written by Helen Fanthorpe
updated 27.05.2020
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written by Helen Fanthorpe
updated 27.05.2020
Here at Rough Guides, our sanctioned daily walks have become a firm highlight of coronavirus lockdown. Watching the spring blossom burst into being, feeling the sun on our faces, actually seeing other people (from a safe distance, of course)… it’s been a crash course in taking pleasure in the simple things. To help put a spring in your step, we’ve collated 10 less-visited trails and national parks in the UK and the US, ripe for the walking – now, if you live locally, or as soon as it’s safe to do so.
Where are you walking? Share a picture or description of your lockdown walks with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Hadrian's Wall Caw Gap, Northumberland National Park © Dave Head/Shutterstock
Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland © fineArt Photography/Shutterstock
Cairngorms National Park, Scotland © anastas_style/Shutterstock
In our guide to the best hiking paths in the UK, we've put together some of the most scenic trails for you to explore.
Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota © Steven Schremp/Shutterstock
Wheeler Peak, Great Basin National Park © Arlene Waller/Shutterstock
The United States has over 240 national parks, it can be hard to pick which one to visit. Don't miss our guide to the best national parks in the USA.
Saguaro cactus in Arizona © Kyle Benne/Shutterstock
Katmai National Park, Alaska © Sekar B/Shutterstock
Where are you walking? We’d love you to share a picture or description of your lockdown walks with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Top image: Saguaro cactus in Arizona, USA © Kyle Benne/Shutterstock
written by Helen Fanthorpe
updated 27.05.2020
Helen worked as a Senior Travel Editor at Rough Guides and Insight Guides, based in the London office. Among her favourite projects to work on are inspirational guides like Make the most of your time on Earth, the ultimate travel bucket list.
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