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With the weather getting warmer, it’s time to head outdoors and explore Britain – while burning off a few calories

where Feeling brave? pack a rucksack for a three-day challenge walking the nar Valley Way, norfolk. starting from King’s Lynn, the first day’s test is a 12.5-mile hike, which follows the river to narborough. rest overnight at Church Farm Holiday Home (churchfarmholidayhomes. com), where camping pitches start from £10pp per night. rise early for an 11.5-mile stretch to Litcham. You’ll pass ruins of a 12th-century priory and Litcham Common nature

reserve. rest up at The Bull inn (litchambull.co.uk) before the final day’s trail, an 8.5- mile walk to Beetley past castle ruins. if you get too tired, there is a bus service!Find out more norfolk.gov.uk/Leisure_and_culture/Norfolk_Trails/Short_and_circular_walks/Nar_Valley_Way/index.htm

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where Ideal for the whole family to stretch their legs, this 1.2-mile Town Trail adventure takes you along the Dartmouth waterfront in Devon. Starting at the Dartmouth Higher Ferry, pass the lifeboat station and head to The Quay, where Sir Walter Raleigh once returned with treasures from captured Spanish ships. Meander through Cole’s Court and carry on along the river to Bayard’s Cove Fort, visited by the Pilgrim Fathers. You’ll pass Dartmouth’s oldest building, The Cherub Inn, built around 1380, and St Saviour’s Church, before heading along Foss Street and back to the start.Find out more southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walksdb/411/

where Combine both a countryside and beach break by walking between Maud and Fraserburgh along The Formartine and Buchan Way. Ease in gently to this two-day adventure at Maud, Aberdeenshire, by crossing the B9106 and following the old railway line. You’ll pass peaceful Newton Wood, before reaching Strichen after 5.75 miles. Stay overnight at The White Horse Hotel & Restaurant (white horsestrichen.co.uk) before continuing to Fraserburgh the next day. This 11-mile stretch passes Clayfords, with its white quartz horse on Mormond Hill, before eventually ending up at the pretty port town of Fraserburgh. Find out more walkhighlands.co.uk/aberdeenshire/formartine-buchan-way.shtml

A seaside finale in Scotland

where Literature fans will enjoy celebrating 150 years of Beatrix Potter and maybe even catching a glimpse of Peter Rabbit and friends hopping along the shores of Lake Windermere on this 13-mile circular trek. You’ll need to put aside a whole day for this breathtaking trail. Starting at The World Of Beatrix Potter Attraction in Bowness, you’ll jump on a car ferry before heading towards Near Sawrey and Potter’s beloved home Hill Top (nationaltrust.org.uk/hill- top), before exploring Esthwaite Water, the setting for Jeremy Fisher.Find out more hop-skip-jump.com/plan-your-visit/local-walks/

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where Escape the bustle of modern life and celebrate springtime surrounded by a sea of wild daffodils, at The golden Triangle near newent in gloucestershire. Challenge yourself with an eight-mile walk from Dymock to Ketford, which has a mix of flat sections and hills to really work your leg muscles. it’s beautiful even after flowering finishes in late April. starting at idyllic st Mary’s Church, follow poets path until you reach Vell Mill Daffodil Meadow. The circular walk will then take you past Ketford Bank, across the river Leadon, before heading back to the start. Find out more gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/daffodils

where Head to Dinefwr park in Carmarthenshire, the only national nature reserve in Wales! This walk, great for beginners, starts at the Welcome Centre. You might see deer at some point, and spot newts and ducks as you venture by the river Tywi, where you’ll also pass the ruins of 12th-century Dinefwr Castle. You’ll pass herds of long-horned white park cattle before returning to your starting point.Find out more nationaltrust.org.uk/dinefwr/trails/dinefwr-park-wildlife-walk-carmarthenshire

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Fancy setting yourself a walking challenge? Join Corrie stars Catherine Tyldesley, Katie McGlynn and Tisha Merry for TrekFest in the Brecon Beacons on 4 June – choose from 25km, 50km, 75km or 100km routes. Can’t make it? Then sign up for the Peak District TrekFest on 3 and 4 Sept. For info, go to trekfest.org.uk.

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