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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.

Business Ideas

We welcome innovative approaches from all sectors of business and are keen to explore opportunities for joint ventures with the private sector to develop new products and services.

National Trails are mainly funded by Natural England and the Countryside Council for Wales, in partnership with local authorities and voluntary bodies. We already work closely with a range of business sectors in a variety of ways, but would like to develop this further, to allow us to continue to maintain and improve the Trails for everyone, forever.

The National Trail brand with its distinctive acorn, a symbol of quality; is well known and loved by millions of people who use the Trails.

If you have ideas that you would like to discuss with us please contact national.trail@naturalengland.org.uk

 

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Hadrian's Wall Pennine Bridleway Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path Cleveland Way
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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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