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.
The Pennine Way is usually walked in 16 to 22 days, with daily stages shaped by fitness, accommodation, weather and how much time you want to spend exploring along the route. This itinerary uses a challenging 16-day schedule from Edale to Kirk Yetholm, giving fit hikers a clear day-by-day plan while still showing where the […]
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The Pennine Way is a 268-mile National Trail running from Edale in the Peak District to Kirk Yetholm on the Scottish border. Often called the backbone of England, it crosses the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, North Pennines, Hadrian’s Wall country and the Cheviots, combining moorland, limestone valleys, historic villages, exposed uplands and some of the
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Osmotherley is one of the best walking bases on the western edge of the North York Moors, with short reservoir circuits, historic woodland walks and longer routes across the Cleveland Hills. These six walks cover everything from an easy loop around Cod Beck Reservoir to challenging sections of the Cleveland Way and Lyke Wake Walk.
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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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Sofia is one of Europe’s easiest capitals to combine with hiking, with Vitosha Mountain rising directly above the city and several quieter day-hike areas within easy reach. These seven hikes around Sofia range from waterfalls and urban-to-foothill walks to summit routes, gorge trails and longer mountain climbs. Why Hike in Sofia It’s one of the
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Dubrovnik offers far more walking than its famous city walls suggest, with steep viewpoint climbs, pine-covered hills and island trails all within easy reach of the Old Town. These hikes in and around Dubrovnik range from short coastal walks and shaded island routes to tougher climbs overlooking the Adriatic. Why Hike in Dubrovnik Dubrovnik might
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