Britain is praised for its variety of life and culture. This is can also be said of Britain's landscape with its densely populated cities and serene countryside. If you have yet to discover what Britain's countryside has to offer there is a huge amount to enjoy with friends and family.

If you are keen to find what England has to offer, nature trails are hard to beat for finding wildlife and scenes of natural beauty in abundance. The following article is about nature trails which are collectively known as national trails provided and maintained by the Natural England organisation.

If you are looking for a challenging trail the Pennine Way has plenty to offer. The Pennine Way Trail spans from the peak district in Yorkshire to Hadrian's Wall and beyond the borders of Scotland, providing almost 270 miles of walking.

The Pennine Way Trail was originally devised by journalist Tom Stephenson in the 1930's. Following a successful article published about Stephenson's trail Stephenson took his findings to parliament and lobbied for the trail to be officially recognised and subsided. His ideas were appreciated and the final part of the trail was completed in 1965.

The Pennine Way was dubbed Britain's first national trail and became widely acknowledged as one of Britain's best areas for upland walking. The trail leads through what is known as the backbone of England; moving through the Pennine hills, through the peak district and on towards Hadrian's Wall.

The Pennine Way Trail is not the longest trail in Britain but is favoured for its tough challenges. Many people also visit the Pennine Way Trail to take in the history of the trail and its significance towards British conservation.

Although not as challenging as The Pennine Way Trail the Thames Path still has plenty to admire. The Thames Path is a unique walk which allows walkers to trace The Thames origin and follow it towards the Capital.

The Thames Path follows the river Thames for 184 miles across southern England. The trail starts at the rivers source located in The Cotswolds. Walkers begin the trail in serene settings that continue through several counties; offering stunning glimpses into some of Britain's untouched countryside and farmland areas.

The Trail then leads on to Oxford where the trickle begins to pick up pace. After passing through the relatively busy Oxford, walkers continue further into the British countryside. Beyond Oxford, as the river widens, the trail leads into The Chilterns where walkers can take in the diversity of surrounding woodlands. The trail then leads towards Windsor Castle, Hampton and Kew before arriving in London where walkers can choose to traverse either the North or South Banks of the Thames. The Trail finishes at The Thames Barrier in Woolwich just before the river connects to the sea.

The Thames Path Trail is an interesting walk that can be easily recommended to anyone, walkers and non walkers alike. The Trail can be partaken in its entirety in several stages or enjoyed in part as short walks. The Thames Path Trail is not physically demanding but offers walkers of all ages a rewarding excursion.