subject: Some Of The Best Spring Hikes In England [print this page] Spring is a great time to get out walking and hiking. The English flora and fauna starts to come back to life after the more subdued winter season. So once you are sure you have the right outdoor clothing, it is time to spring into action yourself and get out to discover some of these most treasured walks across the country.
Let's start right down in the south of England on the coast of East Sussex. The Seven Sisters walk along the coast of the South Downs is a series of cliff of chalk that have in fact claimed a lot of lives and ships as it is alternatively known as the mariners' graveyard. The rolling coastal hills make for a stimulating and varied walk. You are surrounded with lush green cliff tops and then striking white chalk sculptures. This walk passes through many a brow til you get to an estuary with views to a lighthouse and quaint old coastguard cottages.
If you are looking to scale more northern climes then High Cup Nick is a highly recommended route. Situated in Cumbria, in the north of the Pennines this walk takes in the Eden Valley and surrounding pikes or hills. High Cup Nick is actually the name of a vantage point in the valley around High Cup Gill with many colours of rocks, crags and verdant hillsides. You will meet the Pennine Way and enjoy moorland paths where you will be able to spot much springtime new life and growth.
Another popular northern destination is Mam Tor in the Peak District. More in the north of this national park, closer to Castleton and in Hope Valley, Mam Tor is one of the very few panoramic viewpoints in the Peaks. You can follow one single large ridge that is actually a faultline between different terrains of the Peak District landscape. This great ridge is a wonderful walk in the spring especially with all the lambs springing about in the grasslands.
And then back to the south for our last highly recommended spring hike.
A walking route called British Camp in the Malvern Hills of Herefordshire is another wonderful ridge experience. You cover the distance between the highest summits in the Malverns from north to south. Outcrops of volcanic rock and then steep green slopes laden with gorse which could well be in flower line your way. Magnificent views accompany most of the route which makes this one stand out from the rest. With this route being more exposed sensible and reliable outdoor clothing is a must.
