Walking Trails and Paths

The Department of Conservation in New Zealand, has details about hundreds of walking opportunities for people of differing ability, on conservation land throughout the country.

The premier walking tracks are called the Great Walks and are through some of the best landscape scenery in New Zealand. There are huts available for overnight stays and both huts and tracks on the Great Walks are of a higher standard than many of the other walking trails in the country. Visitor pressure is so high for the Great Walks that a lot of them have booking systems in place.

The UK National Trails pass through some of the most beautiful and interesting landscapes in Britain, and the UK National Trails website provides a useful map and the latest news about the trails.

The USA is blessed with a network of nearly 400 natural, cultural and recreational sites. They are managed by the National Park Service, whose website is a great resource for hikers and contains useful information and maps relating to thousands of miles of walking trails.

Trails like the North Country National Scenic Trail, which links communities, forests, and prairies in seven northern states. Once completed, the 4,000 miles trail will become the longest continuous hiking trail in the United States.