. . . conceived, researched and described by walking experts to make sure you have a really fantastic day on Britain's hills, fells and mountains. Finding your perfect walk is really easy - just click here and let's go walking . . . [more]

March 13th 2010 will see a line of light cross the country from coast to coast along the route of the 84 mile long Hadrian's Wall path. And the organisers are looking for volunteers to be a part of this spectacular event. . . . [more]

The Lake District is one of the most beautiful places to go walking in Britain - but it can rain rather a lot shrouding the tops in mist. So here is a collection of Lake District walks you can do when the rain falls and the clouds are low . . . . . [more]

Photo of the Month for January goes to Matthew Eagan for this splendid photo of snow on Meall Meadhonach (Suilven) from Bealach Mor, the col below the higher Suilven summit of Suilven (Caisteal Liath) in Scottish Region 16: Assynt and The Far North, Highland, Scotland . . . [more]

The basics of weight loss are really quite simple - you have to burn off more calories each day than you consume. Sadly, for most of us, achieving this is really quite difficult . . . . [more]

The almost Alpine conditions throughout the UK have, for some, increased the attraction of high mountain winter walking. And whilst for many this makes for some truly exhilarating days out - for others the outcome is not so great - and in some circumstances what was envisaged as a fun day-out can end in tragedy . . . [more]

The Audit Commission has recently published the results of the 2006-2007 assessment which looked at the ease-of-use of footpaths and rights-of-way in England and Wales. The results for the counties where some of the more popular walking areas are located, is quite revealing . . . [more]

You don't need GPS to walk in the British Isles but it can be useful to check your location - particularly when the mist descends. So here's over 6,000 downloadable GPS Waypoints which you can upload into your GPS Device or covert into a variety of formats (including .gpx). All you need is a GPS Cable and some FREE software . . . [more]

Every go4awalk.com walk route comes with clear route instructions and its very own highly detailed 1:25,000 large scale companion map. And if you want to try it out first and for free - then download and walk one of the 56 FREE sample walks available from the link in our regular monthly Newsletter . . . [more]

Wainwright Walks is a four-part 1st series and six-part 2nd series of programmes on BBC2 and BBC4 featuring routes up 10 different Lake District mountains following in the footsteps of famous fell-walker Alfred Wainwright . . . [more]

It's easy to assume that walking up the hills is going to be the most difficult aspect of a day's walking. However, it doesn't take long to realise that walking down the hill can also be quite challenging . . . [more]

Having laboured to the top of a hill, it may be tempting to pick up a stone or a rock from around about you and add it to the summit cairn. However, this seemingly simple act of celebration may be causing serious long term damage to important historical sites. . . . . [more]

. . . well strictly speaking it is Roman road mending techniques as 'resurrected' by the Lake District National Park Authority as part of the Fix the Fells project . . . . [more]

Walking holidays can be lots of fun with a Motorhome. With the help of The Explorer Group we spent a week in Dartmoor checking out the Elddis Autoquest 115 . . . [more]

Recent weeks have seen fires on the moors in Lancashire and Derbyshire. For more information about Moorland Fires, the Met Office Fire Severity Index and how to check out the fire risk in the area where you plan to walk next [click here]

With well over 300 walks in The Lake District to download and walk, choosing which one to do next can be a bit daunting.
Whatever you do, don't miss these . . . [more]

All 214 Wainwrights mapped on to a satellite image of the Lake District National Park. It can take a little time to load - but when it does - WOW! . . [more]

. . . and don't miss The Munros of Scotland, the English Hewitts and The Welsh Hewitts

To say that the New Forest National Park Authority's recreation management plan has received a mixed response is an under-statement - particularly owners of dogs and horses . . . . [more]

Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk

Two seas, three National Parks and some England's finest scenery - what more could you want?

Well here's a set of GPS Waypoints to help you find your way . . . [more]

The long running battle waged by the Peak District National Park in its bid to stop quarrying on Longstone Edge has reached an important new stage . . . [more]

If you have ever fancied Walking all 214 Wainwrights but are not sure how to go about it, here's a series of 59 walks that any reasonably fit person can do that bags them all! [more]

As part of the North Wales Mountainsafe initiative, there are proposals to place warning signs on mountain routes in Snowdonia where there are frequent incidents. Good idea or mountain madness? . . . . [more]

With well over 200 walks in the Peak District to download and walk, choosing which one to do next can be a bit daunting. Whatever you do, don't miss these . . . [more]

. . . . and LESS TIME Searching.
Our unique Interactive Walk Selection Maps mean you can quickly find your perfect walk - even when you're not sure of a place name or how to spell it . . . [more]

. . . from your Newlands Horseshoe
Well you are not alone! See our Guide to the Lake District for expert advice to help you round the . . . er . . . 'rounds' . . . [more]

Nordic walking is one of the fastest growing recreational fitness sports in the world and aficionados have a real missionary-zeal about their sport.
Here's why . . . [more]

The Pennine Way is over 40!

And to celebrate - here are a series of downloadable/uploadable GPS Waypoints covering the whole path from Edale in The Peak District all the way to Kirk Yetholm in Scotland . . . [more]

. . depends on their age and ability.
Our 9 point grading system gives you a clear indication of the type of walk you will encounter so you can judge if its right for you and your kids . . . [more]

An unnecessary 'gadget' . . .
. . . or a valuable navigational system every serious walker should carry?

Separate the facts and the falsehoods . . . [more]

. . . and it can be a lot of fun too.

All you need is a little practice.
Mike Knipe leads you through the basics . . . [more]

10 reasons why you should go Peak Bagging . . .
. . . . self-confessed owner of a 'special pencil' Mike Knipe offers a wry look at how to get started . . . . [more]

In a bid to stop damage caused by so called 'leisure vehicles', the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority had imposed restrictions on the use of motorised vehicles on a number of routes. In a surprising decision, the High Court has recently (June 2009) overturned the limitations place on four of these routes . . . [more]

It seems that 'paved' sections of footpaths are now an unavoidable feature of walking in areas like Kinder Scout in the Peak District. Regular walker Peter Royle contacted us to express some candid observations on this situation . . . [more]

Unfortunately, the hazards or otherwise that can be encountered when walking though fields where there are cows has been in the news again recently. One of the incidents reported has tragically resulted in the death of a walker . . . [more]

Walk in the footsteps of Peter Rabbit, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, Jemima Puddleduck . . .
. . . and visit the cottage where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous children's books . . . [more]

To help towards the neutralising of carbon emissions created by our servers - trees have been planted in the East Williamston Community Woodland, Pembrokeshire. go4awalk.com is pleased to working with the International Tree Foundation who are committed to protecting, promoting and planting trees . . . globally.