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Long Distance Paths cover the length and breadth of Britain, ranging from famous paths such as the Pennine Way to lesser known regional paths. Paths may range from a few tens of miles to several hundred miles, covering all terrain from low level farmland to mountain trails, together with coastal footpaths.
Paths are classified into three types. National trails are created by the two Countryside Commissions, who are also responsible for maintaining them and waymarking them. They include paths such as the Pennine Way in England (mostly), the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in Wales, and the Southern Upland Way in Scotland. National trails are marked by an acorn symbol in England and Wales, and by a thistle symbol in Scotland. Regional routes are created by local authorities such as county councils, but are part funded by the Countryside Commissions. There are over one hundred of these trails, and they are generally well marked and maintained. These trails often link up with other regional trails to give longer routes. Regional trails include such paths as the Heart of England Way and the Cotswold Way. Unofficial trails are usually devised by individuals or small groups of walkers, and mostly make use of existing public footpaths and other rights of way. The standards of maintenance and waymarking varies from path to path. However, unofficial trails do include some well known paths such as Alfred Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk.
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