Looking for the best hikes in Europe and the United Kingdom? Then look no further! From local half-day walks to world-famous mountain treks and ascents, ancient pilgrims routes to centuries-old shepherd trails – and everything in between. Whether it’s summits in Switzerland or Scottish seaside walks, our hikes and trails section has you covered.
Spanning 268 miles from the village of Edale to the Scottish border village of Kirk Yetholm, the Pennine Way sets the standard from which all UK long-distance treks are measured. This route officially opened in April of 1965 and, over 60 years later, still stands as one of the toughest and most iconic trails in […]
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Osmotherley might look like a sleepy stone village on the edge of the North York Moors, but it also has a secret. This is one of the finest spots in Yorkshire for walkers who love variety. Within minutes of the cobbled streets you can be following an ancient ridge path where you’ll be exploring a
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Yorkshire is a walking country through and through. In fact, there is something about this patch of England that makes a pair of boots almost compulsory! It has it all: wind-swept moors that seem to go on forever, cliffs that stand guard over the sea, and valleys where rivers are carving their way through rock
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If a walk with a bit of drama sounds appealing, you’ll be glad to hear that this one will have enough to keep everyone entertained. It is not a stroll around the park with a takeaway coffee, rather it’s a proper four and a half mile loop that treats walkers to a greatest hits album
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Yorkshire is tailor-made for circular walks. It’s a region where ancient footpaths loop through rolling hills, and there’s also dramatic moorland, coastal cliffs, and storybook village to hike through. And then just like that, you’ll be brought right back to where you started, and ideally within striking distance of a pub! Regardless of whether you’re
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Yorkshire brings together limestone valleys, open moorland, rugged coastline and historic walking towns, making it one of England’s most varied regions for hiking. Why Go Hiking in Yorkshire? With two sprawling national parks, wild moorland, rolling dales, dramatic coastline, and chocolate-box villages, it’s the kind of place where the walking boots never quite get unpacked!
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The Cape Wrath Trail is an unmarked long-distance backpacking route through the northwest Highlands of Scotland, usually walked from Fort William to Cape Wrath lighthouse. Covering roughly 220 to 250 miles depending on the route taken, it crosses remote glens, boggy moorland, mountain passes, river crossings, bothy country, and some of the wildest terrain in
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It’s one of the few capitals in Europe (actually, in the world) where nature isn’t something you drive to. It’s something that you walk straight into! For those of you who enjoy hiking but without the hassle of complicated logistics or packed parking lots, Sofia is a dream base. The city is hugged by ridges
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Dubrovnik might be a town that is most well-known for its ancient walls, its shiny stone streets, and its global Game of Thrones fame, but there’s a wild side here too, and it’s super appealing to anyone who loves a good pair of hiking boots. This neat and fast-growing corner of Croatia is a dream
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A windswept peninsula, centuries of history, and eight days of walking through one of Ireland’s most captivating landscapes — the Dingle Way is long-distance hiking at its most immersive. On the southwestern shore of Ireland, you’ll find the Dingle Peninsula, a wildly remote chunk of land that is home to one of Europe’s most well-known
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