Most people can enjoy a relaxing walk in their local area, but have you considered venturing beyond your typical walking routes?
If you’re wondering how to make the most out of your summer, a change in scenery might be just what you need.
For many, walking is an excellent free exercise (and much cheaper than a gym membership).
Walking has long been considered a relatively low-impact routine which does wonders for your physical and mental wellbeing.
Rather than going to the gym three times a week, a refreshing walk where you can reconnect with the great outdoors may be just the thing you need.
The walking app AllTrails has helpfully compiled a list of the best walks in our county.
5. The Wrekin
This walk is rated 4.6 out of 939 reviews on the app. AllTrails has labelled it moderate. Length - 4.5km. Elevation gain - 248m. Estimated time - 1.5-2hr. The primary starting point is the Wrekin Forest Glen Car Park. One AllTrails reviewer, Harkirat Samra, said: "Quite an easy path to follow and nice views at the top." | Photo: Local library
6. Cadair Berwyn North Top, Moel Sych, and Pistyll Rhaeadr Circular
This walk is rated 4.6 out of 664 reviews on the app. AllTrails has labelled it hard. Length - 9.2 km. Elevation gain - 617m. Estimated time - 4-4.5hr. The primary starting point is the car park at Tan-y-pistyll, located right at the base of the spectacular Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall in Powys. One AllTrails reviewer, Maria Houghton, said: "Loved this walk. Stunning views with some steep sections. I can imagine it gets very busy in peak times but it was fine on a typical Sunday. Some areas can be a little boggy. OK for a dog that is used to long walks, although one or two drop offs where you would just need to be careful. Don’t forget your 50p if you want to use the toilet!" | Photo: Rude Health, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
7. Stiperstones Ridge Circular
This walk is rated 4.7 out of 524 reviews on the app. AllTrails has labelled it as a moderate walk. Length - 4.8km. Elevation gain - 166m. Estimated time - 1.5-2hr. The primary starting point is The Knolls car park in the Shropshire Hills National Landscape. One AllTrails reviewer, Helen Shaw, said: "Decent shoes are a must; the trail is large fixed rocks but the way down is much easier - amazing views from the top. I got there early to avoid crowds as I have a nervous dog." | Photo: Alan-DPhotos - stock.adobe.com
8. Wrekin Hill Fort Circular
This walk is rated 4.6 out of 534 reviews on the app. It is marked 'moderate'. Length - 6.1km. Elevation gain - 322m. Estimated time - 2-2.5hr. The primary starting point is Forest Glen Car Park. One AllTrails reviewer, Harry Edwards, said: "Paid parking however touch screen on machine does not work, struggle to get signal to pay by phone. Walk itself extremely steep in parts leading up to Wrekin, would not recommend for unfit people. Took us about 2 hours which wasn't too bad." | Photo: Local library