A hiker’s haven: Five spots to live if you love walking
With 10 National Parks and 34 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there’s a wealth of natural landscapes for hikers to explore in England. If you’re a walking enthusiast looking for a beautiful place to call home, with access to the countryside on your doorstep, keep reading. Offering picturesque trails, natural landscapes and outdoor activities, these five scenic spots in the UK are the ideal locations to live for keen walkers considering Shared Ownership.
Newquay
Living in Newquay means you can explore the coast and the countryside whenever you like. Located on Cornwall’s Atlantic Coast, this seaside spot features beautiful beaches, rugged cliffs and lush landscapes. For those considering Shared Ownership in Newquay, Nansledan from Ocean Housing is on the outskirts of town and definitely worth checking out. From here, you can easily access the popular surfing spot, Fistral Bay, the stunning South West Coast Path, and the scenic Colan Woods.
Cumbria
Fancy living with the Lake District on your doorstep? Look no further than Shared Ownership in Cumbria. Home Reach’s Levens View in Ulverston is just a few miles south of the National Park and a stone’s throw from Morecambe Bay, providing plenty of hiking spots nearby. There are miles upon miles of rolling countryside with mountains, lakes and forests to explore, so you’ll never be short of walking routes in Cumbria.
Worcestershire
When it comes to Worcestershire walks, there are plenty of trails to tread. This largely rural county in the West Midlands has lots of natural landscapes to explore, including the woodlands at Wyre Forest Nature Reserve and the Malvern Hills National Landscape, which is home to the county’s highest peak, the Worcestershire Beacon. You’ll have access to all this and more at Crown View, a development by Rooftop Housing Group, offering two bedroom houses. Located in Powick, a village and civil parish two miles south of Worcester, this new-build development of Shared Ownership homes is perfect for those seeking proximity to the Worcestershire countryside.
Cheltenham
With the Cotswolds as a neighbour, you can explore the scenic countryside at a moment’s notice when living in Cheltenham. This town in Gloucestershire is surrounded by green space, including Cleeve Common, where you can find family-friendly walking routes and more challenging routes for experienced hikers. If that sounds like your dream place to live, explore Shared Ownership in Cheltenham at The Fairway, a collection of new-build homes available from Bromford, on the north west of town. As a resident here, you’ll be ideally located for exploring the beautiful Cotswolds.
King’s Lynn
Whether you’re after a short, leisurely stroll or a long hike, you can find it in King’s Lynn. This town in West Norfolk has sandy beaches, The Fens, and country estates like Sandringham nearby, providing plenty of places to get out and about on foot. You can experience all of Norfolk’s natural wonders as a member of the new community at Platform Home Ownership’s Wooten Rise development, offering two and three bedroom houses. Situated in the village of South Wootton, these Shared Ownership homes put you in the best place to enjoy walks in and around King’s Lynn.
At Share to Buy, we make your choice easier with a selection of new-build homes across England, available through alternative homeownership schemes such as Shared Ownership. Get your home-buying journey underway using our property portal.