Walking

On your visit to the Great West Way you might be surprised to see that for many locals, wet weather rarely puts a dampener on a good ramble.  Whatever the weather, Brits love exploring the English countryside on foot, and if it rains? Well, you just wear a raincoat. 

There are some spectacular day and multi-day walks to be had throughout the touring route. You could take an afternoon for a gentle stroll above the Cotswolds city of Bath, or an entire week for a long-distance march along The Ridgeway National Trail. You could go on a nature walk through some ancient woods or take a street art stroll through the city of Bristol. Pick your place and your pace and simply put one foot in front of the other!

If you’re travelling solo, or would appreciate some local insight, there are lots of themed walking tours - in towns and villages as well as cities. If you’re around for a while you could also join a local walking club or book a walking holiday where all your food and accommodation at the end of a long day’s adventure will be taken care of. 

If you're looking to book a walking tour, click one of the links below or for some walking route ideas head to our top 10 best short walks page.