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Family-Friendly Hikes near Loughton

We track 123 routes that match this search near Loughton. They average 2.9 km and 63 m (207 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 6.3 km.

That is 69 percent of the 179 routes we map near Loughton. They are shorter than the local average, 2.9 km against 12.2 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 63 m (207 ft) against 269 m (883 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area. A good share of them are loops, so you can park once and finish where you started.

Trails

Easy

Woodland Trail, Kinver Edge

England · United Kingdom

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
45 m
Typical duration
30 min
  • Forest
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Rowley Hills Geology Trail

England · United Kingdom

Distance
4.7 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
103 m
Typical duration
1 hr 8 min
  • Mountain
  • Summit push
Easy

GeoTrail (Saltwells LNR)

England · United Kingdom

Distance
3.3 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
73 m
Typical duration
48 min
  • Lake
  • Desert
Easy

Mining Bee Trail

England · United Kingdom

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
41 m
Typical duration
27 min
  • Wildlife watching
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wildlife Walk, Attingham Park

England · United Kingdom

Distance
4.5 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
100 m
Typical duration
1 hr 6 min
  • River
  • Wildlife watching
Easy

Badger Trail

England · United Kingdom

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
36 m
Typical duration
24 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Illey Way

England · United Kingdom

Distance
6.3 km
/ 3.9 mi
Elevation gain
139 m
Typical duration
1 hr 32 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Oil Beetle Trail

England · United Kingdom

Distance
2.5 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
56 m
Typical duration
37 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

WWII Walk, Attingham Park

England · United Kingdom

Distance
5.4 km
/ 3.4 mi
Elevation gain
119 m
Typical duration
1 hr 18 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Woodpecker Trail

England · United Kingdom

Distance
3.6 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
78 m
Typical duration
52 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Alder Coppice: Red Path

England · United Kingdom

Distance
0.7 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
15 m
Typical duration
10 min
  • Lake
Easy

Dudley Time Trail

England · United Kingdom

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
40 m
Typical duration
26 min
  • Castle and ruins
Easy

Alder Coppice: Blue Path

England · United Kingdom

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
24 m
Typical duration
16 min
  • Wildlife watching
Easy

Barrow Hill Geological Walk

England · United Kingdom

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
45 m
Typical duration
29 min
  • Wildlife watching
Easy

Short Walk, Clent Hills

England · United Kingdom

Distance
2.1 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
46 m
Typical duration
30 min
  • Forest

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
River Reflections Walk, Attingham ParkEngland3.7 km82 m54 minEasyApril to October
Woodland Trail, Kinver EdgeEngland2.0 km45 m30 minEasyApril to October
Wren's Nest UNESCO Black Country Geopark GeotrailEngland2.3 km51 m33 minEasyApril to October
Murray Gray Trail (Saltwells LNR)England4.2 km93 m1 hr 1 minEasyApril to October
Rowley Hills Geology TrailEngland4.7 km103 m1 hr 8 minEasyApril to October
Deer Park Walk, Attingham ParkEngland3.5 km77 m50 minEasyApril to October
GeoTrail (Saltwells LNR)England3.3 km73 m48 minEasyApril to October
Mining Bee TrailEngland1.9 km41 m27 minEasyApril to October
Blakeshall Trail, Kinver EdgeEngland4.1 km90 m59 minEasyApril to October
Vale's Rock Trail, Kinver EdgeEngland2.1 km45 m30 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Woodland Trail, Kinver Edge, River Reflections Walk, Attingham Park, Wren's Nest UNESCO Black Country Geopark Geotrail. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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