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Slow Ways

Slow Ways is an initiative to create a national network of walking routes connecting all of Great Britain’s towns and cities as well as thousands of villages. It’s designed to make it easier for people to imagine, plan and go on walking journeys, walking further and for more purposes.
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Andrew Davies hikes Land’s End to John o’ Groats on Slow Ways

Andrew Davies has always been a traveller, from hitch-hiking around the country and Inter-railing across Europe as a student, to a career of any job that would allow him to live and work somewhere...

National Parks Trail Challenge – Updates!

The Slow Ways National Parks Trail Challenge is underway! This summer we're trying to collectively walk every step of the 4,000km of our trail connecting Britain's National Park and National Park City. You can read...

How to get a free Slow Ways membership – for yourself or a charity, group or other nonprofit

We've a big plan to make it easier for everyone to find the best walking, running, cycling, horse-riding, wheelchair, scooter and pushchair routes - but we need lots of help to pull it off. Earlier...

New Research for Slow Ways Finds 1 in 4 UK Adults Miss Out On Nature Because They Don’t Know Where To Go

Research conducted for us by YouGov reveals that over half (52%) of adults want to discover new walking routes this summer. With the extended summer break ahead, many are keen to  explore the UK’s hidden...

A new look for Slow Ways

Celebrating our birthday with a new logo and a guiding star

Join the National Park Trail Challenge

Like to be one of the first to walk the Slow Ways National Parks Trail, connecting all of Britain’s 15 National Parks?

Getting started with Slow Ways

A beginners' step-by-step guide Welcome! This is a big and exciting initiative that is taking root, and we are delighted that you have found your way here and are interested in getting involved. Scroll on...

Five ideas for 2025 walking projects and challenges

With a third of the Slow Ways national walking network now ready to enjoy, it's time to start using it for FUN!