CHESHIRE
Chester City Trail (PT 152) 12km Grade 1
Organised by Lincolnshire Vikings Walking Club
Undertake a full circuit of the walls of this Roman town. The walk goes beside the River Dee and passes the racecourse. Visit the 'Rows', shops on double-level medieval walkways. Allow plenty of time for browsing.
CUMBRIA
Wordsworth Wander (PT 35) 11km Grade 2
Organised by British Walking Federation
The walk visits several places associated with William Wordsworth; Dove Cottage & Museum, Rydal Mount & St Oswalds Church where Wordsworth’s grave is. The route goes round Grasmere and Rydal Water with magnificent views of some of the Lakeland hills.
Bowness & Beatrix Walk (PT 122) 11km Grade 2
Organised by British Walking Federation
This walk follows the lake side and crosses England's largest lake by ferry. On the western side of the lake it climbs to Hill Top at Sawrey, where Beatrix Potter lived when she wrote her famous Peter Rabbit books. The walk continues through undulating countryside before returning to the ferry.
Ambleside Amble (PT 123) 13km Grade 3+
Organised by British Walking Federation
This walk goes over Wansfell Pike to Troutbeck with magnificent views back over Windermere, passing the Church. The return is via a lower route.
Keswick Armistice Walk (PT 281) 10km Grade 2
Organised by Amesbury Walkers
A mainly low level walk around the town of Keswick and surrounding countryside. The route visits a number of WW1 sites as well as the shores of Derwent Water, with great views of surrounding fells throughout. Plenty of toilet and refreshment options on route.
**2025 NEW PT**
Great Border City (Carlisle) Historical PT (PT 342) 10km Grade 2
Organised by Section UK IPA Walking Group
The Great Border City (Carlisle) Historical PT is a figure of eight route taking in many historical sites including the Citadel Towers, a 15th century tithe barn, Carlisle Castle and Cathedral, the River Eden together with many other buildings & structures of interest. Take time to browse this wonderful city.
**2025 NEW PT**
Penrith & Eamont Bridge Historical PT (PT 343) 11km Grade 2
Organised by Section UK IPA Walking Group
The Penrith & Eamont Bridge Historical PT is a largely circular route that starts in Penrith town centre and emerges into a rural landscape passing Brougham Castle & Brougham Hall, ancient Henges, the River Eamont & Eamont Bridge and other buildings/sites of hitoric interest. Please take time to browse.
GREATER MANCHESTER
Manchester City Trail (PT 251) 10km Grade 1
Organised by Lincolnshire Vikings Walking Club
A rich mixture of sights, former mills and warehouses of the textile industry. Manchester Cathedral, Opera House, Town Hall and Albert Memorial, Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Midland Hotel, GMEX/Manchester Central, Viaducts, Canals, Modern and Old architecture, Arcades, Squares, Statues, Historical sites and shops! Allow plenty of time.
**2025 NEW PT**
Manchester Waterways (PT 341) 14KM OR 7KM Grade 1
Organised by Lincolnshire Vikings Walking Club
A walk along the canals and rivers in Manchester linked to the industrial past. Routes goes past Old Trafford, Imperial War Museum North, ITV Studios/Coronation Street Set, Media City, Blue Peter Garden and The Quays. 14km route circular OR 7km route return by tram.
MERSEYSIDE
Beatles Trail, Liverpool (PT 206) 10km Grade 1
Organised by Lincolnshire Vikings Walking Club
A city walk around Liverpool visiting many of the places connected with the Beatles. The walk also gives views of some of the magnificent architecture to be found in the city. You pass Lime Street Station, as well as both the Anglican and Roman Catholic Cathedrals.
