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UK National Trails

UK National Trails

England and Wales are home to 16 official National Trails - long-distance paths maintained to a national standard, waymarked from end to end. Macs Adventure runs self-guided hiking tours on the best of them.

Walk the Cotswold Way through honey-stone villages, the Pennine Way across England's wild spine, or the South West Coast Path along Cornwall's cliffs. Each trail has its own character, distance, and daily rhythm.

20+ years running self-guided trips on Britain's National Trails, Macs Adventure is a leader in self-guided travel.

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    The Cotswolds

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    Cotswold Way

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9 hand-picked routes

  • England

    Hadrian's Wall Walk

    • Walking
    • 5–10 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate
    from$1,455CAD pp
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  • England

    Coast to Coast Walk

    • Walking
    • 9–18 days
    • Moderate to Challenging
    from$2,795CAD pp
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  • England

    Cotswold Way

    • Walking
    • 5–12 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate - Challenging
    from$1,675CAD pp
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  • Wales

    Pembrokeshire Coast Path

    • Walking
    • 8–16 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate - Challenging
    from$2,280CAD pp
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  • England

    South Downs Way

    • Walking
    • 10 days
    • Moderate
    from$3,710CAD pp
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  • England

    Thames Path

    • Walking
    • 8–21 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate
    from$3,605CAD pp
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  • England

    Cleveland Way

    • Walking
    • 11 days
    • Moderate
    from$3,595CAD pp
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  • England · Wales

    Offa's Dyke Path

    • Walking
    • 20 days
    • Moderate
    from$6,190CAD pp
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  • England

    The Full South West Coast Path

    • Walking
    • 57 days
    • Challenging
    from$16,710CAD pp
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Real photos, real stories, straight from the trail

Over 26,000 travelers strong, our community shares #MacsMoments, swaps tips and advice, and helps each other plan the perfect trip. Many connect long before they set off - and some even meet up on the trail!

  • Pilgrim standing in front of Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela after completing the Portugués Way

    I'm headed back to the states and have a mixture of emotions. So much to process. I feel like a different person!

    October 2026

    Camino de Santiago, Spain

  • A smiling hiker beside a West Highland Way marker post below a mountain

    Thank you Macs for the brilliant adventure! We loved all the accommodations provided

    June 2026

    West Highland Way, Scotland

  • A hiker standing in a pasture amongst horses

    October 2026

    Hadrian's Wall Path, England

  • A hiker beside a wooden signpost by an ivy-covered wall

    June 2026

    Cotswolds to the Cornwall Coast, England

  • A hiker stops on the trail for an interaction with a local cow

    August 2026

    Via Alpina, Switzerland

  • A group selfie in front of a river on a blue sky day

    In fact, if you're looking for sensory magic, give this trip a try

    October 2026

    Walking the Dordogne in Style, France

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Why hike an official National Trail.

  • What makes a route a National Trail?

    National Trails are officially designated, government-maintained long-distance paths in England and Wales, waymarked to a consistent national standard.

  • When should I hike a National Trail?

    April to October for most routes. May-June and September are the sweet spots - mild weather and fewer crowds.

  • Where will I stay along the way?

    Inns, B&Bs, and small hotels in villages along the trail, hand-picked for location and luggage transfer access.

  • How long are National Trail routes?

    Trails range from the 102-mile Cotswold Way to the 190-mile Coast to Coast and the 268-mile Pennine Way. Macs Adventure offers full-trail trips, shorter sections and “best of” itineraries, so you can hike as much or as little as you like.

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