Bloom! Go Jauntly x National Trust Bring 14 New Blossom Walks to UK towns and cities.
Spring's here. The trees are waking up. The first buds are bursting into blossom and then more, and more, until the city is a riot of brightness and joy.
And this year, we're inviting you to walk right into the middle of it.
We've teamed up with the National Trust for the Big Blooming Break. It’s a celebration of blossom season and we've mapped over 40 miles of brand-new blossom walks across 13 UK towns and cities, all accessible by public transport and free to explore on the Go Jauntly app.
Whether you're in Manchester, Newcastle, Cardiff, Brighton, or Birmingham, there's a blooming trail waiting for you, right on your doorstep.
What is the Big Blooming Break?
The Big Blooming Break is the National Trust's open invitation to take a breather in blossom. It's not about long drives to the countryside or planning a big day out. It's about stepping outside, looking up and noticing what's happening right there in your neighbourhood (aka Naturehood!).
From urban green spaces, canal paths, park gardens, riverside walks and town centres, blossoms and blooms are everywhere when you know where to look. And helpfully, Go Jauntly has done the looking for you.
14 Blooming Great Blossom Walks
We've added 14 specially curated blossom and blooms trails to the Go Jauntly app, covering easy and moderate routes across the UK.
Every walk is accessible by public transport, so you can leave the car at home and step straight off the bus or train into blossom.
Here's where you can explore:
Manchester Bloomtown Trail
Distance: 8.4 km | 5.2 mi
Duration: 2 hours
Weave through the heart of Manchester past the Rochdale Canal, Angel Meadow, Manchester Art Gallery, and Manchester Cathedral. A city walk that earns its blossom.
Swindon Blooming Trail
Distance: 5.7 km | 3.5 mi
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
From the GWR Park and Railway Village to the Old Town Railway Path and Town Gardens. It’s a route that mixes industrial heritage with spring colour.
Osterley Park Blooming Trail
Distance: 3.5 km | 2.2 mi
Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes
A shorter, beautiful route through the National Trust's own Osterley Park and House in West London. Perfect for a gentle spring afternoon.
Ouseburn Blooming Trail
Distance: 5.7 km | 3.5 mi
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
One of the most spectacular routes on the list. Pass the Tyne Bridge, Gateshead Millennium Bridge, the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Ouseburn Farm, and the Gateshead Riverside Sculpture Trail. A proper urban adventure.
Stockport Blooming Trail
Distance: 2.8 km | 1.7 mi
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
A short, lovely loop through Vernon Park and Woodbank Memorial Park. A great one for families or a quick lunchtime escape.
Olympic Park Blooming Trail
Distance: 5.7 km | 3.5 mi
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Explore Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in full spring bloom, taking in the London Blossom Garden, the Great British Garden, and the Wetlands. A London classic.
Durham Blooming Trail
Distance: 4.3 km | 2.7 mi
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Walk alongside the River Wear, through Palace Green under Durham Cathedral, and past NT's Crook Hall Gardens. One of the most atmospheric routes in the collection.
Meanwood Valley Blooming Trail
Distance: 5.7 km | 3.5 mi
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Through Meanwood Valley Farm, Sugarwell Hill Park, and Bute's Wood. A green escape right on Leeds' doorstep.
Brighton Blooming Trail
Distance: 5 km | 3.1 mi
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Wander past Pavilion Gardens, St Nicholas Rest Garden, and St Ann's Well Gardens. Brighton in spring is something else entirely.
Brindley Place Blooming Trail
Distance: 1.9 km | 1.2 mi
Duration: 50 minutes
A short canal-side stroll around Brindley Place, past the Ikon Gallery, Birmingham's famous waterways, and Farmers Bridge Locks. Small but mighty.
Bournville Blooming Trail
Distance: 7.1 km | 4.4 mi
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
A lovely linear walk, taking in Bournville Park, Cadbury Park, the River Bourn, the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, and Hazelwell Park. A proper blooming adventure.
Cardiff Blooming Trail
Distance: 6.8 km | 4.2 mi
Duration: 2 hours
A stunning route through Bute Park's cherry trees and magnolias, past the River Taff, Alexandra Gardens, the National Museum, and Gorsedd Gardens. Also available in Welsh. Diolch, Cardiff.
Balsall Heath Blossom Walk
Distance: 4.2 km | 2.6 mi
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Our original Balsall Heath blossom walk. A hyper-local blossom bonanza and community classic.
The Naturehood Challenge has gone pink 🌸
Blossom season is here and the Naturehood challenge has officially gone pink to celebrate.
Head to the Go Jauntly app to join in 25 fun nature activities and earn badges as you explore the hidden nature on your doorstep.
How to find your blossom walk
All 14 walks are free to access on the Go Jauntly app, available on iOS and Android. Simply download the app and browse The Big Blooming Walks collection to find a route near you.
Explore blossoms and blooms this spring and bask in nature’s glory. Head outside, look up, and discover the power of blossom now. 🌸