The North of England has some stunning and mesmerising scenic beauties that you can marvel. It encompasses rich green valleys, breathtaking scenes of Lake District’s mountains and lakes, Yorkshire Dales’ rich and luscious green valleys accompanied with dry-stone walls. North York Moors’ rolling heather moorland and Peak District’s gristone moors and limestone dales.

You can get to all of these destinations quickly, affordably and safely by train. Train tickets fares will vary depending on your departure destination, but you can usually save by booking in advance. Here is a large selection of walking tours in the North of England, which you can pick from:

Hadrian’s Wall Path

Take a serene walk along the Hadrian’s Wall which stretches from Wallsend in the East to Bowness on Solway in the West. It dates back to AD 122 when Emperor Hadrian had ordered the construction of the wall to hold back the Barbarians. It is one of the ancient monuments of Northern Europe and the best way to enjoy its rich ancestry and culture is to walk through it appreciating the ruggedly beautiful countryside it looks out to. Explore its ruins which house a headquarters building, commanding officer’s house, military bathhouse and barracks situated against the bank of the river.

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The Coast to Coast Walk

For a more challenging and breathtaking experience you can opt for the coast to coast walk which was created by Alfred Wainwright which takes from the Irish Sea at St. Bees to the North Sea at Robin Hoods Bay. On your way you will come across rich and beautiful sceneries of rugged mountains, lakes, rolling hills and pretty valleys. You can relax and ease out by dipping your toes in the Irish Sea as you drink up the vast coastal beauty. You can stop by stunning hamlets, bustling farms and welcoming inns if you need to find a place to rest or catch a midday lunch. Continue your stroll as you pass by flower-filled meadows and explore the alleyways of historic Richmond. To find out more about the Coast to Coast Walk go here.

Dales Way

Still haven’t had enough of the stunning and magnificent beauties of the vast landscapes available in the North of England? You can also select a self-guided walking holiday through the Lake District National Park and Yorkshire Dales.

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You will find yourself hiking through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales only to reach the shores of Windermere in the Lake District. In between, you will pass by two national parks: the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Lake District National Park. Take the day off from your walking holiday and spend some quality time with the kids as the marvel through these parks enjoying a close up of the animals. You will also get the opportunity to enjoy the vast scenic beauty of the moors and riversides which are scattered on this landscape.

Northumberland Coastal Path

Take the opportunity to of enjoying a self-guided walking holiday along the stunning coastal path of Northumberland only to reach the Holy island of Lindisfarne. The coastal landscape is famous for its outstretched golden sand beaches, tiny neighbouring fishing villages, ancient castles hosted on rocky headlands and vast array of birdlife to marvel at. The Holy Island of Lindisfarne was one of the first sites for Christianity and the monastery had 16 bishops who travelled in large to spread the word of the Gospel. There are various symbolic and religious sites which you can pay a visit and reminiscence the ancient religious events that took place there. For more information kindly visit them here.