The Best Hiking Trails To Visit This Spring

As spring unfolds across the UK, it's the perfect time for families to lace up their walking boots and embrace the outdoors. With longer days, milder weather, and vibrant landscapes awakening from winter, spring is an ideal season to introduce children to the joys of hiking. Hiking can be more than just exercise—it's an opportunity to connect with nature, instil a love of the outdoors, and spend meaningful time together.  The South Downs Way, SussexGentle slopes and far-reaching views over the English Channel make this trail ideal for young hikers. In spring, chalk grasslands are speckled with orchids and butterflies. Malham Cove and Gordale Scar, Yorkshire DalesThis dramatic limestone landscape, with its accessible paths and awe-inspiring cliffs, is a favourite for families. Look out for peregrine falcons nesting at the cove. Wye Valley, HerefordshireA designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Wye Valley offers riverside trails and woodland paths rich in bluebells and spring birdsong.   Epping Forest, EssexClose to London, this ancient woodland bursts into life in spring and offers a network of flat, well-trodden trails suitable for all ages. Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, ScotlandFor those seeking a springtime adventure further north, this national park offers loch-side trails and forest walks with plenty of picnic spots.   Padley Gorge, Peak DistrictA magical woodland walk with streams, moss-covered rocks and short circular routes perfect for kids. The Lake District – Rydal Water and GrasmereA relatively easy walk combining lake views, daffodils in bloom, and a dash of literary history...