About
Waymark Archive is a project by designer Oliver Deans
Whilst some of these markers are standardised nationwide, many are unique to specific regions, reflecting local culture, geology and identity through landscape. Each one invites us to uncover stories and heritage from those who’ve maintained these trails over the centuries, in turn informing and shaping the land they continue to guide us through.
The aim of this project is to unite outdoor enthusiasts, explorers, and those interested in the story of land access and navigation, to celebrate the unique design and captivating history contained within these little arrows.
‘Waymarks’, the book will be published in 2026 by COLLECT
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Cylchdaith Caergybi
Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey
Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey
Sarsen Way
Swindow
Swindow
The Caledonia Way (Cycling Route)
Campbeltown
Campbeltown
Chevin Geology Trail
Otley, West Yorkshire
Otley, West Yorkshire
The Paulinus Way
Tomordon, W. Yorkshire
Tomordon, W. Yorkshire
Danelaw Way
Lincoln
Lincoln
Offa’s Dyke
England/Wales Border, Chepstow
England/Wales Border, Chepstow
Offa’s Dyke
England/Wales Border, Chepstow
England/Wales Border, Chepstow
Offa’s DykeEngland/Wales Border, Chepstow
Three Forests Way
Hatfield, Hainault + Epping Forest, Essex
Hatfield, Hainault + Epping Forest, Essex
The Manifold Trail
Flash
Flash
The Black Fen Waterway Trail
Sutton, Cambridgeshire
Sutton, Cambridgeshire
Yar River TrailNiton
West Somerset Coast PathSteart
Chess Valley Walk
Rickmansworth
Rickmansworth
The Sanctuary Way
Ripon, North Yorkshire
Ripon, North Yorkshire
The Chalkland Way
Yorkshire Wolds, East + North Yorkshire
Yorkshire Wolds, East + North Yorkshire
Crewe + Nantwich Circular Walk
Crewe + Nantwich, Cheshire
Crewe + Nantwich, Cheshire
Wealden Walks
Wealden, East Sussex
Wealden, East Sussex
North Downs Way
Farnham, Surrey
Farnham, Surrey
Cuckmere Pilgrim Path
Alfriston, East Sussex
Alfriston, East Sussex
Stanton Rides
Stanton, West Suffolk
Stanton, West Suffolk
Frome Valley Walkway
River Frome, Bristol
River Frome, Bristol
Chesterfield Round Walk
Chesterfield + N.E. Derbyshire Ramblers’ Group
Chesterfield + N.E. Derbyshire Ramblers’ Group
Rotherham Ring Route
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Midshires Way
Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire
Falkirk Industrial Heritage Trail
Falkirk
Falkirk
The Pen-Den Dale Trail
Penistone
Penistone
Highcombe Hike
Hindhead, Surrey
Hindhead, Surrey
The Limestone Way
Castleton, Derbyshire
Castleton, Derbyshire
Cnwch Wood Nature Trail
Rhayader, Powes
Rhayader, Powes
Lea Valley Walk
Leagrave, Bedfordshire
Leagrave, Bedfordshire
Three Choirs Way
Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire
Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire
The Fox Way
Guildford, Surrey
Guildford, Surrey
Butterfly Conservation
Nationwide
Nationwide
Ashingdon Parish Council
Essex
Essex
Downlands Project / Partnership
Surrey Countryside Partnerships
Surrey Countryside Partnerships
Llwybr Y Morwyr / Mariners’ Trail
Nefyn
Nefyn
North York Moors Bridleway
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
North York Moors Footpath
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
Wandle Trail
Croyden
Croyden
National Trust
Nationwide
Nationwide
Llwybr Brenig Trail
Denbigh Moors, North Wales
Denbigh Moors, North Wales
Capital Ring
London
London
Bristol Ramblers / Triangular City
Bristol
Bristol
Five Villages Heritage Trail
Whitford, Flintshire
Whitford, Flintshire
Coastal Unit
Wales
Wales
Delamere Loop
Marton, Cheshire
Marton, Cheshire
London Loop
Greater London
Greater London
The John Kyrle Walk
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Llwybr BrenigConwy, North Wales
Llwybr BrenigConwy, North Wales