With the best weather in the country, it’s no surprise that there are many famous and well-used country walk routes in the South of England. With the vast majority of Southerners living in an urban habitat, endless amounts of holiday makers take to the countryside in search of a break from urban insanity to rural serenity. A simple online search of specialist outdoor companies such as Pitchup will give you all the information you need about making the most of your stay in the countryside. Take a look at the list below of the most famous and tranquil routes in the South.
Gloucestershire
Gloucester, heart of the West Country, is known for its farmland (especially orchards) and is home to some amazing landscape and countryside views. A great country walk is that from Cowley to Devil’s Chimney. The walk is 13 miles long, so certainly isn’t for the faint hearted! It should take most walkers about a day to complete at an easy pace, so get a picnic packed before you get on your way!
Alternatively, you could stop off in a pub or café in one of the three charming villages along this route. An interesting walk, you will be met by terrains such as farmland tracks, field paths and country lanes. The destination of Devil’s Chimney, a structure whose origins are still debated today, has sparked interesting local myth in this part of the Cotswolds.
West Sussex
One of the best walks in this extremely southern county is the straight line, five-hour stroll from Midhurst to Petworth. The walk is one way, so make sure you take everything with you before you set off! Best walked in the Autumn for the South Down’s famous foliage, this route will lead you through woodlands, parks and fields. The destination town, Petworth, is home to Petworth house, a famous 17th-century mansion. Among its historical curiosities is a collection of the National Trust’s finest artworks.
Devon
If you’re a keen, experienced walker/hiker looking for something a little more demanding why not try the trail between Salcombe and Noss Mayo in Devon. The county boasts a large area deemed an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and this route runs straight through it. A good base is Bigby on Sea; it’s equidistant from the start and finish line of the walk and with 26 miles of coastline to scope it will take any walker a couple of days to triumph. There are some amazing camping sites in Devon which make for perfect stop offs in this area.
April 20th, 2012
Tushar Mathur
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