Steeped in tin and copper mining history, St. Just retains its traditional character with coastal footpaths and shoreline views aplenty in this 6.5 mile (3hr 30 min) walk to England\u2019s southwestern most point at Land\u2019s End.<\/p>\n
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\u201cBy way of taking the long view towards Land\u2019s End, this walk follows footpaths
\nfrom the old mining town of St Just and then along an exhilarating stretch of
\ncoast that runs south to Sennen Cove and to Land\u2019s End. The path soon leaves the more obvious mining area and follows the delightful shoreline towards Land\u2019s End, dropping to sea level as it reaches the great beaches of Whitesand Bay and the granite cliffs of the Land\u2019s End area. The beaches here are some of Cornwall\u2019s finest surfing venues. Beyond Sennen\u2019s charming seafront, the path climbs once more and soon reaches Land\u2019s End.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cerne Abbas Giant, Dorset<\/strong><\/p>\n Not even our experts know the origin of this giant chalk man carved in the Dorset hillside. Make your own mind up with this 5.5 mile (2hr 30 min) walk across country paths and tracks in the Cerne Valley.<\/p>\n According to the AA\u2019s 50 Walks in Dorset walking guide:<\/p>\n \u201cThe chalk outline of the Cerne Abbas Giant is so familiar that the reality, seen from the hillside opposite rather than above from the air, is a surprise. His proportions change at this shallower angle, and this of course is how he was designed to be seen \u2013 all 180ft (55m) of him. Quite when he was made, and by whom, is a mystery. Was he drawn by the Romans, a portrait of the demi-god Hercules? Could he be a post-medieval caricature of Oliver Cromwell?\u201d<\/p>\n Llyn Idwal from Llyn Ogwen, Snowdonia<\/strong><\/p>\n Despite Llyn, or \u2018lake\u2019, Idwal once being called the haunt of demons by Shepherds, this 3 mile (2hrs 30 min) walk around sometimes rocky terrain features a perfect hanging valley full of flora and fauna with views across the mountains.<\/p>\n According to the AA\u2019s 50 Walks in Snowdonia and North Wales walking guide:<\/p>\n \u201cThe sunshine can paint a very different picture, with golden rocks that are a playground for the modern-day climber, and small mountain birds such as the wheatear and ring ouzel flitting through the grasses. Collectively, the foliage seems to flow down the rocks and you can see why it\u2019s called the Hanging Gardens. Climbing above the rocks, the path attains a wild and windswept hollow of moor grass and rushes. Llyn y Cwn (\u2018dog lake\u2019) is a shallow pool tucked beneath the loose boulder and shale slopes of Glyder Fawr. In summer bogbean rings the pool\u2019s outer edges with its pale pink blooms. This is a fine, lofty place to dwell and admire the mountain views before going back down to the cauldron of Idwal.\u201d<\/p>\n Rydal Water, Lake District<\/strong><\/p>\n Just one of the Lake\u2019s breathtaking walks associated with famous former resident of the area, poet William Wordsworth, it\u2019s no wonder people from across the country and further afield visit the area to see the landscape which he took inspiration from. Enjoy this 3 mile (1hr 30 min) walk with historical links around Rydal Water.<\/p>\n According to the AA\u2019s 50 Walks in The Lake District walking guide:<\/p>\n \u201cThis little circuit of Rydal Water would have been deeply familiar to both Wordsworths and they would still recognise most of it today. The best place to get a sense of the landscape that they knew is probably in the later stages, as you climb past Rydal Mount and then traverse the hillside along the old Coffin Route. Despite its popularity, this outing can never fail to inspire. Each season is different. Whether the lake is clad in ice, or the flora in Ingelton Waterfalls, Yorkshire Dales<\/strong><\/p>\n Open to visitors since 1885, the \u2018Waterfalls Walk\u2019 is one of the Dales\u2019 jewels in the crown, located in traditional mining and quarrying town Ingelton. This 5 mile (2hr 15 min) walk has good paths and tracks throughout making it easily accessible despite its popularity.<\/p>\n According to the AA\u2019s 50 Walks in The Yorskhire Dales walking guide:<\/p>\n \u201cThe spectacle of the Waterfalls Walk begins in Swilla Glen, where the River Twiss passes through a deep gorge, with rapids and whirlpools giving a taste of what is to come. The first of the cascades soon follows \u2013 Pecca Falls, where the river tumbles over a shelf of the hard greywacke stone, eating away at the softer slate beds below. Beyond, the narrow glen opens out as you approach Thornton Force. Unlike the other falls on the walk, this is not a series of rapids confined within the valley, but a majestic plunge of water 40ft (12m) from its AA Publishing\u2019s new \u201850 Walks in\u2026\u2019 series includes a map and step-by-step guide to each of the walks selected, as well as useful information on parking, dog friendly routes and nearby amenities including public toilets and places to eat, plus local history and points of interest.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/h2.png\")
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\nspringtime blossom, it is a landscape to lift the spirit. This walk, with a little ascent and descent, visits wood, lake and river. Dippers can often be seen on the river, swans on the lake, ravens on Nab Scar, and roe deer in the woods.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/h5-1.png\")
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\nlip of hard limestone into a pool gouged into the slate beds below, which have been heaved into a vertical position. This is a classic spot for studying the geology of the area; the different strata are conveniently exposed.\u201d<\/p>\n