This book is a lovely find for anyone who enjoys getting out and about on quieter, lesser-known paths. I loved how it’s packed with walks all over the UK that feel a bit more special than your usual routes. The descriptions are clear and inviting and the photos really make you want to grab your boots and explore.

It is perfect for discovering hidden gems whether you’re after a quick stroll or a proper day out. I appreciated how accessible most of the walks are and the way the book balances practical info with charming stories about each spot.

If you’re a fan of countryside rambles or just want to find some new favourite places off the beaten track, this is a great companion to have with you. I I will definitely be using it this year with my daughters to burn off some energy!

100 Secret Walks : by Patrick Kinsella; This is a National Trust Book that describes 100 special walks in our countryside, coastline, and towns. Secret caves, waterfalls and beaches are revealed. along with abandoned villages. All details are provided including maps, length, directions to get there and level of difficulty. It is a treasure of a book and is perfect for an adventure to a secret or special place. Definitely a book for the holidays.

This lavishly illustrated book has some wonderful walks across the UK. How about a walk through an abandoned village? Or seeing some hidden waterfalls? Or, the most desirable of all, a walk on a secret beach?
The book is dedicated to the author's wife and daughters, "whose delight at finding small secrets and hidden treasure while walking gives me all the reason I need to keep exploring."

Most of the walks ramble across the 250,000+ hectares of land owned by the National Trust, which includes over 780 miles of coastline. Genuinely remote sites include Worm's Head in Wales, which can only be accessed at low tide, and islands that have been deliberately hidden from view for decades, such as Divis and the Black Mountains above Belfast.

There are also some gems in the middle of major cities, including a disused railway viaduct that has been transformed into a sky garden high above Manchester, and an East London building that started life as a Tudor mansion and was saved from destruction by punk era squatters (I've been to that one!).

One walk in Cornwall has several surprises: a nuclear bunker, a secret beach, one of Britain's best Bronze Age barrows, and the largest grave in Europe, containing the remains of sailors shipwrecked nearby.

These really must be secret walks - out of the hundred listed, I have only been on two of them. I love country walks, but the only ones I have experienced are those that have been close to where I lived. They are the grounds of Calke Abbey in Staffordshire (a lot) and Speke Hall in LIverpool (once). Only ninety-eight to go.

Strange that the walks are actually secret, not closed off or locked away, but undiscovered little routes that lead to beautiful unspoilt places in Britain. Obviously they will not be crowded by tourists (yet) so will hold an extra allure. Fascinating things like follies, abandoned villages, those awesome caves you discover once a decade, isolated waterfalls and lots of stunning countryside.

As with all National Trust books, this guide is well organised by region, is clearly laid out and easy to read. Full directions to the locations are included with bullet points in boxes indicating the main features of the place, whether the walk is steep, how long it takes, whether you can take dogs or children and even whether the track gets muddy. Very handy. I particularly like how the book describes what each place looks like during the different seasons.

​Colour photographs highlight the locations and are, as expected, high quality. There are plenty of places to visit in each region so it's a good book to keep in the car or hiking backpack, with clear maps with keys, things to look out for. Another winner from the National Trust.

This was such a great read, to have the opportunity to explore these beautiful walks that I had no heard of before.

I have had a good look through this one, and there are what looks to be some very interesting walks that I'm looking forward to trying out. As this is produced by The National Trust, they are centred around NT propeties. There is only one in my vacinity, Woodchester Park, which I have frequently walked around because my brother lives near by, but we always enter from the far end, and there are featured in this walk we didn't know about.

This will be a great book to take on holiday to explore the area. Always nice to visit NT properties further afield.

*Many thanks to Netgally and the publishers for a copy in exchange for an honest opinion.*

My one complaint with this sort of book is always that, because it covers the whole of the UK, it inevitably means there are very few close to where I live. However if you are the sort of person who likes to take frequent weekends away across the country, this is a great book with a good variety of walks, and it is always more fun to have a landmark or interesting site to aim for. I haven't tried any of these walks myself following the book but they seem to be well described with a lot of information about how to reach the start of the walk, and about what you can expect to see at different times of year, which I thought was a nice touch. Most of the walks cross National Trust properties so it's probably best for people who are either members already or who intend to become one.

These walks are not as secret as they would have you believe. If you are new to walking and not National trust member it might inspire you to join.

Really enjoyed the book and am looking at trying some of the walks in the future. Disappointed that there were no walks in Berkshire, although that may be more of a reflection on Berkshire! As a southerner, some of the walks were already familiar, such as the walk along the River Wandle and Merton, and Box Hill. Both worth doing though as they are incredible places to visit.

I appreciated the layout of each walk, with directions, the local history, and accessibility clearly described. I must say though that having read this online, I would rather have a printed version of the book whilst out hiking as it would be easier to refer to.

I would love for this series to be expanded on with even more hidden walks and beauty spots.

A great resource for those looking to get somewhat off the beaten track but who are not aiming to undergo long hike or more extreme trails. The walks are of manageable length and difficulty.and are enticingly presented, encouraging the reader to put the book down and get out and explore.

Lots of new places for secret walks. I was disappointed there weren't many in my area. We will be trying out one or two of these when we go away later on in the year. Good for those who want something different and are willing to travel.

As a new member of the National Trust, this is book is a valuable resource! I love the fact that each walk is accompanied by highlights for each season. The instructions are clear, and there are plenty of photographs included.

Recommended to NT members looking for walks to enjoy!

Books by the National Trust are always produced to a very high standard and this is no exception. It includes a great range of walks all over the country and is beautifully laid out with maps, illustrations and very detailed instructions for the walks themselves. It’s lovely to see a selection of walks that are a little off the beaten track and would be perfect to take on holiday to find somewhere that you wouldn’t otherwise come across. I’ll certainly be using it to find new places to visit.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy in return for an honest review.