Nature Walks to Unplug Your Mind
Put down your phone and put on your walking boots this National Unplugging Day.
A lot of us spend too much time on our devices, whether it be the phones that never leave our sights, game consoles that get you hooked or Netflix having you at a chokehold despite you not actually being that invested in the show.
Today, we chose to kick the devices for some hiking boots and fresh air. All of these walks can be done in a day or less, can be taken at your own pace and are suitable for beginners.
Hadrian’s Wall Path: Housesteads to Sycamore Gap
This walk boasts a walk across the iconic World Heritage Roman Wall as well as Sycamore Gap. The walk begins at the visitor centre to the Roman Fort, lasting about 2 hours (5 miles) with medium difficulty. A map of the walk is available here.
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Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland
The majestic mountains can be admired from their peaks or from the lake around the base by Spela Dam, making this walk as long or as short as you wish. There’s even a list of locations nearby that were used in the filming of Game of Thrones… it’s a must that you add those to the itinerary.
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Kerry Ridgeway, Welsh Borders
The Kerry Ridgeway is an historical trackway with a tradition as a trade route from Wales to England. The route never dips below 1000 feet above sea level, resulting in remarkable views with Wales on one side and England on the other.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Yorkshire
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal stretches over 120 miles of walking, boating and wildlife-watching – not that you’d be walking the whole length of the canal (unless you really wanted to).
St Cuthbert’s Way, Northumberland
Seven Sisters, East Sussex
The Seven Sisters Country Club hosts a number of footpaths and trails. The shortest walk (from the visitor centre) being only 15 mins to West Dean with the longest being around 4 hours to Beachy Head.
Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula Coast
The area is home to many exceptional plants and flowers with little fishing ports along the coastline and gigantic sea walls. There are also loads of seafood restaurants serving up fresh and locally sourced fish dishes.
Lake District
From gentle strolls to challenging hikes, the Lake District covers a lot of ground. You can even hire out a boat for the day if long walks aren’t your thing.
Peak District
The Peak District National Park offers a spectacular variety of routes from the limestone dales to the high moorlands. The Peak District also hosts a range of ranger guided walks throughout certain months of the year. Many routes are suitable for wheelchair users and buggies including the Monsal Trail, High Peak and Tissington Trails in the White Peak area and the Longdendale Trail in the Dark Peak area.
South Foreland Lighthouse Walk
The walk starts at the entrance to the White Cliffs visitor centre, finishing at the South Foreland Lighthouse where you can learn about how this was the first lighthouse to use an electric light, before retracing your steps back along the cliffs to the visitor centre. The linear route is only 4 miles, allowing for plenty of time to explore the local area and grab a bite to eat.
Refresh your mind with some much needed fresh air – you don’t need a selfie to prove you did it. Afterall, you know you did it with pride.
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