Boxing Day walks worth getting your boots on for
After a day of indulgence (or two!) there’s nothing better than wrapping up warm and heading out for a bracing dose of Boxing Day fresh air.
And if you’re spending Christmas at one of our hotels, there are plenty of strolls within easy reach so you can stretch your legs and then head back to warm up in comfort.
Before heading out, remember to check local access arrangements, opening times and weather conditions, and make sure you're prepared for muddy paths.
Take a look at our pick of festive strolls.
Slaley Forest Circular, Northumberland
Near Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort | 19 minute drive
Explore the trees of Slaley Forest on a beautiful woodland loop, with scenic paths and lovely views across the surrounding area and Derwent Reservoir.
Twyford Woods Circular, Lincolnshire
Near Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort | 23 minute drive
Get back in touch with nature on this mostly flat circular walk through woodland. Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife along the way.
Kingswood Sculpture Trail, Kent
Near Ashford International Hotel & Spa | 7 minute drive
Take a peaceful stroll along stone and flint paths through the woods. Look out for specially commissioned sculptures made from natural materials along the way.
Chatelherault Country Park, Scotland
Near Glasgow Westerwood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort | 26 minute drive
Explore 500 acres of woodland and gorge scenery, with riverside trails, historic architecture and beautiful views across the Clyde Valley.
Leckhampton Loop, Gloucestershire
Near Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa | 12 minute drive
Discover the Devil's Chimney, an unusual limestone formation with a colourful local legend. Is it a demon's finger emerging from the underworld or something less sinister?
Trentham Estate, Staffordshire
Near Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa | 25 minute drive
With acres of natural beauty to explore, Trentham Estate is home to award-winning gardens and ancient woodland.
Charlecote Park, Warwickshire
Near Chesford Grange Hotel | 15 minute drive
Enjoy tranquil views of the River Avon, say hello to the fallow deer roaming freely through the park, and discover rare plants in the woodland garden.
Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire
Near Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa | 15 minute drive
Explore the gardens, parkland and farm at Wimpole Estate. Take a walk through hundreds of acres of ancient parkland and keep an eye out for animals braving the cold.
Welcombe Park Circuit, Warwickshire
Near Stratford Manor Hotel | 10 minute drive
Take in stunning views of Stratford-upon-Avon on this hour-long circuit around Welcombe Park, with plenty of interesting sights and beautiful scenery along the way.
Coltishall and Belaugh, Norfolk
Near Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort | 25 minute drive
This countryside walk follows sections of the Bure Valley Railway. Time it right and you might see a steam train passing by, or spot herons wading in the river.
Cleethorpes Beach, Lincolnshire
Near Forest Pines Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort | 32 minute drive
Breathe in the fresh sea air with a stroll along Cleethorpes Beach. Enjoy the coastal scenery, do a spot of birdwatching or stop off at Cleethorpes Pier for a break.
Riverside Walk, Stratford-upon-Avon
Near DoubleTree by Hilton The Stratford | In Stratford-upon-Avon
Follow the River Avon on this easy 2.4km walk, taking in some of Stratford-upon-Avon's famous sights.
Secret Waterfall & Priestley Green, West Yorkshire
Near Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort | 30 minute drive
Explore the countryside around Priestley Green on this circular walk, taking in farmland, woodland and a waterfall along the way - you may even spot some wild swimmers enjoying a dip. Be prepared for slippery paths in wet weather.
Wizard's Wander, Cheshire
Near The Park Royal Hotel & Spa | 30 minute drive
Uncover the legends of Alderley Edge, a place with a long history of magic and witchcraft. Explore fabled sites, including a supposed doorway into another realm.
Overton Jane Austen Trails, Hampshire
Near Hampshire Court Hotel & Spa | 18 minute drive
Follow in the footsteps of Jane Austen through the countryside of Overton and Steventon. Choose from routes ranging from a 2.5-mile loop to longer 9-mile circuits.
The Spires Walk, Oxfordshire
Near Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa | 25 minute drive
Take in stunning views of Oxford on this circular walk starting at Boars Hill and following paths through the Old Berkeley Golf Course, Chilswell Fields and Signal Elm Field.
St Catherine's Hill, Hampshire
Near Norton Park Hotel, Spa & Manor House | 20 minute drive
Climb St Catherine's Hill, named after a vanished 12th-century chapel, and enjoy beautiful views across the Hampshire countryside from the top.
The Wrekin, Shropshire
Near The Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort | 22 minute drive
Take on this iconic hill and see if you can reach the 407m summit. On a clear day, you might be able to see as many as 17 counties from the top.