News from The Trails

A view of the West Highland Way with a trail marker in the righthand corner
January 12, 2026
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Unlocking the potential of Scotland’s Designated Long Distance Routes

With elections taking place in Scotland this year, National Trails UK has worked alongside those who manage and maintain the designated Long Distance Routes to develop a manifesto setting out three key changes needed to ensure Scotland’s LDRs can deliver far greater benefits for more people.
Man in a wheelchair on the Pennine Bridle Way
January 7, 2026
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Shifting Perceptions: Photography grants for emerging talent from communities under represented in nature visuals

Reshaping how diversity, access and inclusion on UK National Trails are seen
December 17, 2025
Project Updates

National Trails Nature Hub: Accelerating nature recovery and habitat restoration across the UK

A new GIS-powered Nature Hub enabling efficient, UK-wide nature recovery and showcasing the impact of collaborative innovation.
King Charles III England Coast Path, Sunderland
December 18, 2025
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National Trails UK December newsletter

Read the latest news from NTUK in our December newsletter
The Houses of Parliament at sunset
December 15, 2025
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What the Environmental Improvement Plan means for National Trails

The 2025 EIP highlights National Trails but gaps remain in access, training and statutory recognition.
 A wheelchair user looks out across the Pennine Bridleway National Trail
December 15, 2025
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Delivering together for the UK’s 20 National Trails: NTUK’s top 2025 achievements

Discover National Trails UK’s 2025 achievements: policy wins, nature recovery, funding and collaboration across 20 iconic trails.
December 15, 2025
Trail Stories

What it really takes to keep Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail thriving

Gary Pickles shares the behind-the-scenes work that keeps Hadrian’s Wall Path thriving: protecting heritage, delivering wellbeing, and driving nature recovery.
A couple laughing and walking along the beach enjoying the coastal margin, holding an umbrella, holding hands in the rain
December 9, 2025
Project Updates

Coastal Wildbelt: A once in a generation opportunity for England's coast

A national movement uniting people and nature to create a thriving, resilient, and inclusive future for England’s coast.
Rachel Reeves holding the red budget box outside 11 Downing Street
December 2, 2025
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What the Autumn budget means for National Trails: Reflections from NTUK’s Chief Executive, Polly Martin

How the Autumn Budget impacts National Trails and the opportunities and challenges it creates for funding and protection.

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