Walking Tours in England | Country Walkers

Discover England

Far from the whirl of London, England’s heart beats strongest out in the countryside. To wander the soaring hills, blue lakes, and limestone plateaus of counties like Cheshire, Essex and Bronte County is to forget the present day entirely.

Spend your days hiking trails across miles of unspoiled pastureland in the Cotswolds, where low hillocks merge with bustling market towns and traditions like afternoon tea and evening pints of stout were fostered long before they were shared with the rest of the world. The wild forests of the Lake District are stirring—with mountain peaks, plunging waterfalls, and simple country cottages. Sunny Cornwall offers gentle sea breezes, grassy headlands, and acclaimed cuisine.

Walking in England, you will happen upon as many thatched-roof stone cottages as you will remnants of castles, palaces, and stately homes—architecture that dates from the Iron Age to the Middle Ages and all epochs in between. It’s a landscape so tranquil and charming that it gave rise to a canon of literature all it’s own in the works of poets like Wordsworth and Coleridge.

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Country Highlights

Walk in the footsteps of Wordsworth at Grasmere Vale.
Recall another rewarding day of countryside hiking amid jovial banter at a village pub.
Cross the manmade causeway at low tide to explore St. Michael’s Mount.
Hear the crash of the waves below from atop the cliffs at Land’s End.
Wander the tidy streets of Bourton-on-the-Water, widely regarded as the most picturesque village in England.

Hoist a Pint in a “Local”

A cheery alternative to the bar rooms of the world, the majority of British pubs evoke a family-friendly atmosphere where children are permitted, while adults carry on chats focused on village social and civic life in true celebration of community spirit.

‘The poetry of earth is never dead…’

Outdoor adventure, photography and literature converge in the Lake District like no other location in Europe. Follow in the footsteps of Keats, Hawthorne and Tennyson or visit the homestead of Beatrix Potter at Hill Top Farm.

Everything Stops for Tea

Complete with finger sandwiches, regal china, and scrumptious sweets, an afternoon “cuppa” can only truly be experienced in the quaint hillside towns that brought afternoon tea to the world. Take a pause from your adventures to appreciate the finer things.

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Scenic overlook of a reservoir in the English Lake District

England: The Lake District

Guided Easy/Moderate

Days 7 From $4,798 Tour Only

Landscapes this lovely can inspire great literature or leave you at a loss for words.

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View of Broadway Tower of Worcestershire, Cotswolds in England

England: The Cotswolds

Self-Guided Easy/Moderate

Days 7 From $3,648 Tour Only

With bucolic morning walks and refined afternoon teas, the Cotswolds’ charms never run dry.

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Solo traveler exploring the rocky coastline in Cornwall, England

England: The Cornwall Coast

Self-Guided Easy/Moderate

Days 7 From $3,598 Tour Only

Land’s End may be just ’round the bend, but there’s always room for new discoveries on Cornwall’s bewitching coast.

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Female hiker on a path in the North York Moors, England at the heather-covered Hole of Horcum

England: Coast to Coast

Self-Guided Moderate/Challenging

Days 9 From $4,698 Tour Only

A perfect cross-section of English countryside encompasses wild heath, quaint villages, and two seaside views.

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Cotswold sheep near Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire with Church in background at sunrise

England: Bath & the Cotswolds

Guided Easy/Moderate

Days 7 From $3,398 Tour Only

Enjoy a charming slice of English countryside, dotted with sheep and served with a side of tea, on this Cotswolds walking tour.

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Expert Local Guides

Experience your destination like an insider with people who call it home.

Chris Berry

After completing a degree in zoology, Chris Berry began work as a Countryside Ranger in Nottinghamshire (Robin Hood Country) before moving to the East Coast of Yorkshire to manage portions of the spectacular Heritage Coast. In 1997 he obtained his dream job working as Lake District National Park Ranger. He lives with his wife Colleen and their two daughters in the isolated Bobbin Mill Cottage in the southern Lake District where he now runs his own business as “The Lakeland Guide,” offering walks and other activities in the surrounding national park.

Stories from England

The Five Rules of Pub Etiquette in England

I’ve always wanted to explore the backcountry of the UK—as we do on our England: The Cotswolds Self-Guided Walking trip. I’m not sure why this particular region has held so much...

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Splendor and Serenity: Walking the English Countryside

The English countryside is a natural haven that feels a world away from the busy streets of London. Those who prefer peace and quiet along with stunning views and a...

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Seven Photos that Reveal Cornwall’s Enchanting Appeal

For countless centuries, the rocky bluffs and peaceful pastures of England’s Cornwall coast have beguiled painters, authors, musicians, and travelers alike. The reputed birthplace of King Arthur, the region has...

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