National Trails and Paths
Overview
These products contain all of the mapping that you require for popular long distance
routes.
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The maps have been produced in association with the LDWA (Long Distance Walk Association).
Links to the LDWA route pages are included so you can access more information about
the routes.
We have selected what we believe are the most popular paths, if your favourite national
trail or path is not on the list then please let us know by emailing us at
sales@anquet.co.uk and we’ll add the product to the list of paths
and trails.
National Trails and Paths Available:
Digital Maps Available
We currently have two different types of map product for each title available priced
accordingly:
- Standard – Phillips GB Overview, OS 1:25,000, OS Road Map, Height & Find
Place
- Deluxe – Phillips GB Overview, OS 1:25,000, 1m Photo Map, OS 1:50,000, OS
Road Map, Height & Find Place
Pennine Way National Trail:
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Counties: Cumbria, Derbys, Durham, Gtr Man, N Yorks, Northumberland, Borders, W
Yorks
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404 km / 251 miles
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This first National Trail was formally opened after a 30-year campaign led by Tom
Stephenson of the Ramblers. It follows the central upland spine of England from
Derbyshire to the Scottish Borders, crossing a wide variety of terrain.
The Way crosses the expanse of the gritstone moorlands of the Kinder Plateau, the
Bronte country and the predominantly limestone areas of the Yorkshire Dales National
Park which is traversed via Malham, Pen-y-ghent, Great Shunner Fell and Keld. The
Way descends from the high fells to reach the River Tees which is followed past
High Force and Cauldron Snout waterfalls then crossing the fells to High Cup, Great
Dunfell and Cross Fell then descending to Alston to reach the Northumberland National
Park and Hadrian's Wall. The Wall is followed to Housesteads Fort before turning
north across the Kielder Forest to Redesdale and the uplands of the Cheviot Hills.
Here the English-Scottish border fence is then followed before gradually descending
to Kirk Yetholm, where it links with the St Cuthbert's Way.
Products available:
Pennine Way (Northern Section) National Trail - Standard
Pennine Way (Southern Section) National Trail - Standard
Pennine Way (Northern Section) National Trail - Deluxe
Pennine Way (Southern Section) National Trail - Deluxe
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Route File Northern Section
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Anquet Route File Southern Section
LDWA link
Coast to Coast (Wainwright)
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Counties: Cumbria, N Yorks
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294 km / 183 miles
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Coast to Coast (Wainwright)
The classic route by Alfred Wainwright was intended in part to encourage others
to devise their own routes, walking coast to coast connecting the Irish and North
Seas. This particular route also links three National Parks taking a high level
traverse wherever possible. From the west, the coastal plain is crossed to, and
through, the Lake District to Shap, followed by the crossing of the Westmorland
limestone plateau to Kirkby Stephen, a climb across the Pennine watershed to reach
Keld and over Gunnerside Moor and Melbeck Moors to Reeth and Richmond to the low
level Vale of Mowbray, before again achieving height across the North York Moors.
Between Keld and Reeth you have a choice to take the high level route or a low level
route through beautiful Swaledale.
Alfred Wainwright's pioneering route is modestly named 'A Coast to Coast Walk'.
Products available:
Coast to Coast (Wainwright) - Standard
Coast to Coast (Wainwright) - Deluxe
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LDWA link
Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail
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Counties: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear
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137 km / 85 miles
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The Trail follows
the line of the Wall built in the second century AD by order of Roman Emperor Hadrian
as a defensive barrier that continued in use for most of the next 300 years until
the Romans finally left our shores in the fifth century. The Wall included milecastles
at each Roman mile, some 80 in all, as fortified gateways to control traffic of
people and trade. Hadrian's Wall is recognised as a World Heritage Site, Frontiers
of the Roman Empire.
The Trail provides a fine coast-to-coast walk and if completed east to west first
takes the walker from urban and riverside walking on the north bank of the Tyne
to farmland above Tynedale. The upland sections along the wild and dramatic escarpments
of Whin Sill give way to gentler pastures of Cumbria and finally the Solway estuary
and its salt marshes bring the walker to Bowness.An alternative west to east traverse
has the benefits of a following wind and access to a city, Carlisle, at an early
stage and certain of the guidebooks describe it.
In places the Trail runs close to roads, or on minor roads. To create the Trail
footpaths were created where none currently exist in order to provide a line as
close to the Wall's remains as is possible, but avoiding interference with it. There
are real future concerns for this World Heritage Site and in consequence a 'User
Code of Respect' was developed to include recommendations for keeping to signed
paths, avoiding interference with the remains and using promoted circular walks
especially in wet winter conditions. In response to the intensive use of the main
trail in its most vulnerable sections, where in part it coincides for a time with
the Pennine Way/E2 E-Route around Housesteads Fort, initiatives such as the Roman
Ring and Moss Troopers' Trail and the provision of circular walks based on the Trail
seek to spread walkers into the surrounding countryside corridor that has much to
offer in scenery and interest.
The part of the Trail within the Tyneside area is known locally as Hadrian's Way.
The Keelman's Way between Wylam and Bill Quay (14 miles) is a cyclist/pedestrian
route to the south of the River Tyne with links to the National Trail which is north
of the river.
Products available:
Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail - Standard
Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail - Deluxe
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File
LDWA link
South West Coast Path National Trail
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Counties: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Plymouth, Somers, Torbay
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1014 km / 630 miles
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Our longest National
Trail gives the opportunity to enjoy some of Britain’s finest coastal landscapes.
These are extremely varied, from rugged and remote clifftops to sheltered estuaries,
busy harbours and resorts. Moorland stretches contrast with plateaux incised by
steep coastal valleys and intimate coves with long pebbly or sandy beaches.
South Cornwall and Devon offer spectacular ‘drowned’ estuaries while
in East Devon and Dorset there are extensive ‘undercliffs’ resulting
from landslips. Ferries operate across most of the larger estuaries but some offer
a reduced service or cease altogether out of the holiday season. Details are available
in the South West Coast Path Association's Annual Guide.
Two World Heritage Sites cover sections of the coastline. Mining was a major industry
during the 18th and 19th centuries and transformed the Cornwall and West Devon Mining
Landscape. This Site comprises ten separate areas both along the coast and inland.
The Jurassic Coast is England’s only natural World Heritage Site and includes
95 miles of unspoilt cliffs and beaches from Exmouth in East Devon to Old Harry
Rocks near Studland Bay in Dorset.
In 2002, Plymouth City Council created a continuous walking route along its coastline
and appointed a team of artists to mark the route and interpret the many stories
along it. Promoted as Plymouth's Waterfront Walkway (10 miles) this is now part
of the South West Coast Path National Trail and is not separately named on OS mapping.
Products available:
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 1 - Standard
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 2 - Standard
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 3 - Standard
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 4 - Standard
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 5 - Standard
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 6 - Standard
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 1 - Deluxe
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 2 - Deluxe
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 3 - Deluxe
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 4 - Deluxe
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 5 - Deluxe
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 6 - Deluxe
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File - Stage 1
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File - Stage 2
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File - Stage 3
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File - Stage 4
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File - Stage 5
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File - Stage 6
LDWA link
West Highland Way
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Counties: Argyll and Bute, E Dunbarton, Highlands, Stirling
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153 km / 95 miles
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Scotland's first official Long Distance Route crosses a variety of terrain which
becomes more rugged as it moves northwards and between the major mountain groups.
The Way follows the eastern side of Loch Lomond, crossing the slopes of Ben Lomond
to Crianlarich and Bridge of Orchy, the western edge of Rannoch Moor and the entrances
to Glen Etive and Glen Coe, and up and over the Devil's Staircase and the highest
point of the route at 550m, to reach Kinlochleven. The final section follows General
Caulfield's military road over the slopes of the Mamores, crossing wild country
with extensive views of the Ben Nevis range to reach Fort William.
This map product includes the waymarked Kelvin Walkway (9 miles) connects Milngavie
with the Glasgow Heliport on the north bank of the River Clyde, providing a link
into central Glasgow.
Products available:
West Highland Way + Kelvin Walkway link - Standard
West Highland Way + Kelvin Walkway link - Deluxe
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Route File
LDWA link
Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail
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Counties: Denbighs, Flints, Glos, Mons, Powys, Shrops, Worcs, Wrexham
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284 km / 176 miles
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For over 60 miles the route of this National Trail runs along or close to the 8th
century dyke passing many other historical sites. The Trail meanders along the east
side of the Wye Valley to Monmouth, crosses lowland farmland to Pandy and Hatterrall
Ridge which is then followed to Hay-on-Wye. The Radnorshire Hills are crossed to
Knighton as is the hill country of Clun. The next part of the route is across the
plain of Montgomery, along the Severn Valley and across the Vale of Llangollen to
the Clwydian Hills.
The waymarked Three Castles Walk (Mons) (19 miles and on OS mapping) is a circular
walk from Offa’s Dyke visiting Skenfrith, White and Grosmont castles. The
St Winefride’s Way is a 14-mile pilgrim’s trail that links St Asaph’s
Cathedral, Denbighshire, with St Winefride’s Well in Holywell, Flintshire.
Products available:
Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail - Standard
Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail - Deluxe
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File
LDWA link
South Downs Way National Trail
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Counties: E Sussex, Hants, W Sussex
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161 km / 100 miles
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This National Trail follows the northern escarpment of the chalk Downs from where
there are extensive views across the Weald to the north and over the rounded hills
and dry valleys to the sea in the south. There are several steep ascents when crossing
the valleys of the Rivers Cuckmere at Alfriston, Ouse at Southease, Adur south of
Bramber and Arun at Amberley. It visits Jevington and passes Iron Age hillforts
and barrows.
Between Eastbourne and Alfristion there is a coastal alternative to the inland route,
running along the scenic cliff tops to Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters (pictured)
and turning inland at Cuckmere Haven along the Cuckmere Valley to rejoin the inland
Way route at Alfriston. Here there is a connection to the 1066 Country Walk that
leads in turn to the Saxon Shore Way - see E-Routes (E9).
The Jubilee Way (East Sussex) (12 miles circular route) used some of the South Downs
Way at Eastbourne and that part of it not on the South Downs Way is waymarked with
a crown symbol.
Products available:
South Downs Way National Trail - Standard
South Downs Way National Trail - Deluxe
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Anquet Route File
LDWA link
Cumbria Way
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County: Cumbria
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112 km / 70 miles
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The Way provides a relatively low-level crossing of the Lake District National Park,
following tracks and paths along valleys and over passes in the midst of splendid
and varied scenery. It passes Coniston Water, Tarn Hows and Dungeon Ghyll and crosses
the Stake Pass to Borrowdale, Derwent Water and Keswick. The Way continues to Caldbeck
either via Dash Falls or over High Pike, and then follows the Caldew valley to Carlisle.
The Ramblers have been involved in waymarking and route upgrades. There is 10,000ft
of ascent
Products available:
Cumbria Way - Standard
Cumbria Way - Deluxe
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File
LDWA link
Dales Way
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Counties: Cumbria, N Yorks, W Yorks
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126 km / 78 miles
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The Way mainly follows attractive dales through the Yorkshire and Howgill Fells
and the south-eastern part of the Lake District. From Ilkley it heads along Wharfedale
passing Bolton Abbey, the Strid, Grassington and Buckden before crossing Cam Fell
and the Pennine Way National Trail to descend to Dentdale. From here, the River
Dee is followed to Sedbergh, then the Lune to the Crook of Lune. The Way crosses
farmland to reach Burneside and the River Kent, which is traced for several miles
before the path branches off to the finish.
There are three Dales Way Link routes from cities nearby: from Leeds (Leeds - Dales
Way, 19 miles, on OS maps) and Bradford/Shipley (Shipley - Dales Way, 8 miles, on
OS maps) each described in the Gemmell-Speakman publication, also now with a Bradford
- Shipley link, 3 miles, with an online description, and from Harrogate (Harrogate
- Dales Way, 20 miles) for which a publication is listed. The Saltaire Village World
Heritage Site is at Shipley, a complete and well-preserved industrial village of
the second half of the 19th century
Products available:
Dales Way - Standard
Dales Way - Deluxe
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File
LDWA link
Southern Upland Way
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Counties: Dumfries & Galloway, Borders, S Lanark
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338 km / 210 miles
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This official Long Distance Route provides a coast-to-coast traverse of southern
Scotland by a varied path through sparsely populated terrain, generally avoiding
the high tops but with the higupgraded to National Trail status, with some
hest point at The Merrick (843m). Across the Rhinns
of Galloway and Glen Trool Forest Park to Sanquhar, the open, heather-clad Lowther
Hills, it reaches St Mary's Loch near Broad Law. From here the Way passes through
Melrose (where it can be linked with the St Cuthbert's Way), Lauder and over the
foot hills of the Lammermuir Hills to reach the east coast.
West from Melrose, where the St Cuthbert's Way joins, the route is part of the E2
E-Route. See also E-Routes (E2).
This item is available as 2 products. The Western section starts from Portpatrick
and ends in Moffat and the Eastern section starts in Moffat and ends in Cockburnspath.
Products available:
Southern Upland Way (Western Section) - Standard
Southern Upland Way (Eastern Section) - Standard
Southern Upland Way (Western Section) - Deluxe
Southern Upland Way (Eastern Section) - Deluxe
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Anquet Route File Eastern
Download
Anquet Route File Western
LDWA link
Cotswold Way National Trail
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Counties: Bath NES, Glos, S Glos, Worcs
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164 km / 102 miles
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This route is now upgraded to National Trail status, with some improvements to the
previous line. The Trail meanders along the western edge of the Cotswold Hills,
mainly following the often-wooded top of this limestone escarpment, from where there
are extensive views over the Severn Vale to the Malverns and the
the open, heather-clad Lowther Hills, it reaches St Mary's Loch near Broad Law.
From here the Way passes through Melrose (where it can be linked with the St Cuthbert's
Way), Lauder and over the foot hills of the Lammermuir Hills to reach the east coast.
Products available:
Cotswold Way National Trail - Standard
Cotswold Way National Trail - Deluxe
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LDWA link
North Downs Way National Trail
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Counties: Kent, Surrey
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250 km / 155 miles
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The North Downs Way National Trail broadly follows the historic Pilgrims Way along the Downs to Canterbury. The first 14 miles are over sandy countryside to the south of the Downs. The Downs are first reached at Newlands Corner, east of Guildford and from there on the Trail mainly follows the crest of the southern escarpment of the North Downs or footpaths and tracks along their lower slopes. There are views over the Weald to the South Downs and several steepish ascents where the ridge is cut by valleys, notably those of the Mole at Box Hill, the Darent at Otford, the Medway at Rochester, and the Stour near Wye.
Generally the route provides comparatively easy walking through woods, over chalk grassland and, especially in Kent, through orchards and farmland.
At Boughton Lees there is a choice of routes. The direct one goes through Wye, over the Downs to Folkestone and along the cliffs to Dover. The alternative follows hills to the west of the river Stour and passes through orchards and the picturesque village of Chilham to Canterbury. From the cathedral city it heads south-east via Barham Downs, Shepherdswell and Waldershare Park to Dover. Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church form a World Heritage Site.
Products available:
North Downs Way National Trail - Standard
North Downs Way National Trail - Deluxe
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Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail
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Counties: Norfolk, Suffolk
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150 km / 93 miles
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This easy-access National Trail provides both inland and coastal walking. The Peddars Way is one of the links in a prehistoric route, often called the Greater Ridgeway, from The Wash to the South Devon Coast, and it reaches the coast at Holme-next-the-Sea, from where the Trail follows the Norfolk Coast Path east.
The first part of this National Trail follows tracks, footpaths and minor roads along, or as near as possible to, the Peddars Way (a Romanised section of the prehistoric Icknield Way, the extant sections of which are a scheduled ancient monument). From the wooded, sandy Breckland heaths, it passes Castle Acre (linking with the Nar Valley Way) and the ruins of the priory and castle to reach the North Norfolk coast at Holme-next-the-Sea. Here a short section of the original Norfolk Coast Path leads west to Hunstanton, while the main Trail heads east along or near to the shoreline over low cliffs, sand dunes, coastal defences enclosing marshes and mud flats, passing woodland, bird sanctuaries and harbours.
Products available:
Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail - Standard
Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail – Deluxe
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Mendip Ways & Strawberry Line
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Counties: N Somers, Somers
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79 km / 49 miles
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Comprising the West Mendip (30 miles) and the East Mendip (19 miles) Ways, there was involvement in their creation by Rotary Club members. The Mendip Way is almost 50 miles long with over 6000ft of ascent and runs from Weston super Mare to Frome. The western section runs from the Bristol Channel at Uphill and in places affords fine views over the Somerset Levels. It crosses the central Mendip plateau leading down to the spectacular Cheddar Gorge before eventually taking in the beautiful city of Wells. Between Wells and Frome the landscape changes with open hilltops replaced by deep secluded valleys.
The Strawberry Line (10 miles and on OS mapping) follows the Cheddar Valley Railway from Yatton to Cheddar built in 1869 to carry strawberries from Cheddar.
Products available:
Mendip Ways & Strawberry Line - Standard
Mendip Ways & Strawberry Line - Deluxe
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Furness Way
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Counties: Cumbria
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121 km / 75 miles
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A route across southern Lakeland from coast to coast, beginning at Arnside on the eastern side of Morecambe Bay and finishing at Ravenglass on the Irish Sea. The aim of the route is to cross the southern Lake District, a relatively quieter region, by traversing a good deal of the old county of Lancashire, north of the Sands. The main portion of this once detached part of Lancashire has been known for centuries as Furness, giving its name to the route.
Products available:
Furness Way - Standard
Furness Way - Deluxe
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