Find out about the 15 National Trails providing over 4000km of well-managed paths which offer walking, riding and cycling experiences through some of the finest countryside in England and Wales, officially designated by Natural England (formerly the Countryside Agency).
Cleveland Way Cotswold Way Glyndŵr's Way Hadrian's Wall Path North Downs Way Offa's Dyke Path Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path Pembrokeshire Coast Path Pennine Bridleway Pennine Way South Downs Way South West Coast Path Thames Path The Ridgeway Yorkshire Wolds Way
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National Trails pass through some of the most stunning and diverse landscapes in Britain. There is something to suit everyone, from short walks to a 630 mile adventure.

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Hadrian's Wall Pennine Bridleway Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path Cleveland Way
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Congratulations to Meryl Toomey from Reading who correctly answered that Radcot Bridge is the oldest bridge over the Thames. Meryl's entry was chosen at random from all the correct entries and she wins a copy of the Thames Path Official Guide Book plus a host of other National Trail goodies.

For a chance to win a copy of the South Downs Way map by Harvey Maps, the whole Trail on a single weatherproof map at 1:40,000 scale, plus other National Trail goodies just answer the following question:

The South Downs Way National Trail is 100 miles (160 km) long and can be cycled, walked or ridden along its entire length, but what is the total ascent you would have to ride or walk?

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The Natural England and the Countryside Council for Wales

Funding for National Trails is provided by national government through  Natural England in England and the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) and also by local highway authorities and other funding partners.

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