As we head further into autumn and the children break off for half term, families across the country will be looking for ways to spend more time together. As the colours change and the scenery gets more and more spectacular, walking season is in full swing. Victory Leisure Homes, luxury holiday home manufacturer, has picked ten of the most beautiful walking routes for families across the country. All routes are within just an hour of a Victory holiday home, so families can head back for some rest after their day out.

From coastal paths with clifftop views to colourful woodland trails and routes packed with wildlife, the list has something for everyone.

Gary Corlyon, managing director of Victory Leisure Homes, comments: “Autumn is a visually spectacular season across the UK. Families will be making the most of the half term break, and our favourite autumnal walks offer fun activity that they can do together whilst benefitting from the fresh air and enjoying the beauty of the British countryside.”

All photos from Shutterstock courtesy of Victory Leisure Home

Scotland

Best for: Riverside scenery

Recommended stay: Victory Leisure Home at Erigmore Leisure Park, Birnam

Recommended walk: Birnam Oak and the River Tay, Dunkeld

This waymarked walk visits the ancient Birnam Oak together with other remarkable trees along a lovely stretch of the River Tay. The route returns through the village of Birnam with beautiful historic buildings and a Beatrix Potter garden.

Distance: 6km

Duration: 1.5-2 hours

Link to source: https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/perthshire/birnam.shtml

Northumberland

Best for: Coastal beach views

Recommended stay: Victory Leisure Home at Golden Sands holiday park, Cresswell

Recommended walk: Cresswell Circular

Enjoy a lovely walk along a beautiful stretch of the Northumberland coast. This circular route takes you from the village of Cresswell, along the sweeping sands of Druridge Bay and past peaceful lakes and a nature reserve.

Distance: 6km

Duration: 1-1.5 hours

Link to source: https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/england/northumberland/cresswell-circular

All photos from Shutterstock courtesy of Victory Leisure Home

North West

Best for: Lakeside scenery

Recommended stay: Victory Leisure Home at Skelwith Fold holiday park

Recommended walk: Elterwater to Skelwith Bridge

A stunning linear walk (2km each way) taking in lakeside meadows, an iconic new bridge, and a roaring waterfall along with great food en route.

Distance: 6km

Duration: 1-1.5 hours

Link to source: https://lakedistrict.gov.uk/route/elterwater-to-skelwith-bridge/

Yorkshire

Best for: Young families

Recommended stay: Victory Leisure Home at Swaleview Park, Richmond area

Recommended walk: Round Howe and Billy Bank Woods trail

This trail explores the banks of the River Swale and the rough pasture behind Round Howe. The circular trail takes in fields of wildflowers, steep hills cloaked in historic woodland, and views of Richmond. It's perfect for families as there's open space for playing, plenty of places for riverside picnics, and prime spots for skimming stones.

Distance: 2.24km

Duration: 45 mins - 2 hours

Link to source: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/yorkshire-dales/round-howe-and-billy-bank-woods-trail

Wales

Best for: Mountain views

Recommended stay: Victory Leisure Home at Ogwen Bank Holiday Park, Bethesda

Recommended walk: Llyn Ogwen circular walk

Experience great views of Tryfan and the Glyderau mountains from this lakeshore trail without committing to a strenuous hike up to the summits of Snowdonia.

Distance: 4.64km

Duration: 1-2 hours

Link to source: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/carneddau-and-glyderau/llyn-ogwen-circular-walk

East of England

Best for: Rural landscapes

Recommended stay: Victory Leisure Home at Kelling Heath Holiday Park

Recommended walk: Kelling Heath

Kelling Heath is steeped in history. All around are clues about how the landscape has been shaped in natural ways and by humankind.

Distance: 4km

Duration: 1.5 hours

Link to source: https://www.kellingheath.co.uk/the-park/a-unique-environment/walks-trails/

Somerset

Best for: Panoramic sea views

Recommended stay: Victory Leisure Home at Unity Beach, Brean

Recommended walk: Brean Down coastal walk

Discover one of the great landmarks of the Somerset coastline on this scenic coastal walk across Brean Down. Standing over 300ft (92m) high and extending 1.5 miles (2.4km) into the Bristol Channel, the Down is steeped in intriguing stories, from prehistoric worship to Second World War weapon testing. It’s also renowned for its wildlife, so keep a look out for a great variety of birds, plants and butterflies whilst on this circular route.

Distance: 4.8km

Duration: 50 mins - 1 hour 10 mins

Link to source: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/brean-down/brean-down-coastal-walk

Cornwall

Best for: Local history

Recommended stay: Victory Leisure Home at Haven Perran Sands Holiday Park

Recommended walk: Wheal Coates tin mining walk

Explore the remnants of Wheal Coates's tin mining history, while taking in beautiful views of the Atlantic, on this short circular coastal walk. Visit old mining buildings, including Towanroath Shaft engine house, with its distinctive chimney, stop to gaze down at the bottom of one of the disused shafts, and look out along the coast to Chapel Porth, Porthtowan and beyond.

Distance: 4.8km

Duration: 50 mins - 1 hour 10 mins

Link to source: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/wheal-coates/wheal-coates-tin-mining-walk

Devon

Best for: Wildlife

Recommended stay: Victory Leisure Home at Ladram Bay Holiday Park

Recommended walk: Peak Hill

This short, level walk over well trimmed grassland provides exceptional views over the western end of the Jurassic Coast towards the mouth of the River Exe and then beyond to Dawlish, Teignmouth and Torbay. A spectacular walk in autumn, when the heath is bright with heather and gorse, and birds raid the bushes for their berries.

Distance: 1.3km

Duration: 30 minutes

Link to source: https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walksdb/444/

South East

Best for: Clifftop views

Recommended stay: Victory Leisure Home at St Margaret’s Bay Holiday Park

Recommended walk: Fan Bay and South Foreland Lighthouse Trail, White Cliffs of Dover

This easy circular walk will take you to Fan Bay, then follow the coast path along the cliff-tops to South Foreland Lighthouse for refreshment. Look out for peregrine falcons, kestrels and buzzards as well as rabbits, butterflies, bees and more.

Distance: 2.88km

Duration: 45 minutes

Link to source: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/the-white-cliffs-of-dover/white-cliffs-additional-parking-to-fan-bay-deep-shelter-and-south-foreland-lighthouse-trail

For more information on Victory Leisure Homes, visit https://www.victoryleisurehomes.co.uk/.