Most people can enjoy a relaxing walk in their local neighbourhood. But have you thought about venturing outside your typical walking route in a way that may be much better for you?
If you’re wondering how to make the most out of your Easter weekend that starts on Friday (April 3) up until Monday (April 6).
A change in scenery might be just what you need.
As April officially starting today (Wednesday, April 1), it is an excellent time to revitalise any motivation that has dwindled over the past few months as many of us have already broken our New Year’s resolutions.
For many, walking is an excellent free exercise (and much cheaper than a gym membership). Walking has long been considered a relatively low-impact routine which does absolute wonders for your physical and mental wellbeing.
Rather than going to the gym three times a week, a refreshing walk where you can reconnect with the great outdoors may just be the thing that you need.
The walking app, AllTrails has helpfully compiled a list of best walks in the Wolverhampton area.
5. Perton to Nurton Circular
This walk is rated a 4.2 out of 60 reviews on the app. AllTrails has labelled it as a moderate walking level. Length - 12.7km Elevation gain - 324m Estimated time - 3.5-4 hours. The primary starting point for this walk is at the Northycote Farm and Country Park car park located on Underhill Lane, Bushbury, Wolverhampton. AllTrails reviewer, Bella Jane said: "This was such a lovely trail through loads of fields with lovely views. A very small part of it was on the road but quickly came off it. Slightly muddy at times but nothing major. We did this in only 3 hours. Would highly recommend and a lovely pub at the end." | Pasture west of Nurton in Staffordshire by Roger Kidd, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
6. Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve Circular
This walk is rated a 4.2 out of 46 reviews on the app. AllTrails has labelled it as a moderate walking level. Length - 13.4km Elevation gain - 373m Estimated time - 4-4.5 hours. The primary starting point for this walk is free, accessible car park off Meadow View/Henwood Road (WV6 8NX) near Compton. AllTrails reviewer, David Gibson, said: "9.5km from Mechano Bridge, all the way until you get to the bridge murals of animals, up the stairs, turn right, then public footpath across a field to the canal, then back to Mechano Bridge. Very easy gradient, sheltered, very few people, lovely walk. 2 hours to complete." | Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve View by Gordon Griffiths, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
7. Lower Penn Circular
This walk is rated 4.4 out of 36 reviews on the app. AllTrails has labelled it as an easy walking level. Length - 6.6km Elevation gain - 157m Estimated time - 1.5-2 hours. The primary starting point for this walk is near the village of Lower Penn in South Staffordshire, with accessible starting points along Hyde Lane or near the Lower Penn Village Hall. AllTrails reviewer, Lucy Williamson, said: "A little muddy by the canal and through the field at Langley Road also there is one short steep hill after the wooded path off Orton Lane. Otherwise a pleasant walk with a few quiet lanes." | Canal west of Lower Penn, Staffordshire by Roger Kidd, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
8. Staff and Worcs Canal: The Bratch to Stourton
This walk is rated 4.5 out of 48 reviews on the app. AllTrails has labelled it as a moderate walking level. Length - 11.1km Elevation gain - 329m Estimated time - 3-3.5 hours. The primary starting point for this train is The Bratch pumping station/lock staircase near Wombourne. AllTrails reviewer, James Steel said: "Very good walk, very good condition of paths, suitable for everyone, nothing technical or taxing, just a tow path walk broken up by locks and bridges so no need for maps, just a good simple walk until the end." | Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal by Derek Harper, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons