Best 21 Hiking Routes in the UK You Don’t Want to Miss Going ⋆ CampingHiking.net

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If you’re planning your next trip to one of the exciting, wholesome, and adventurous routes in the UK for hiking, then we’ve twenty-one special ones for you on our list.

This article will share those great routes, including their distances, trail types, fun activities, etc. Knowing about these trails will give you a gist of what to expect and help you plan accordingly.

So, let’s jump onto those twenty-one best hiking routes in the UK to find your next desired getaway track.

1.               Cotswolds Way

If you want to enjoy hiking with a countryside aura and views through nearly a hundred miles of trails, Cotswolds Way is your answer. The best of the Cotswolds in the UK consists of picturesque landscapes, soothing atmospheres, zigzagging hills, etc. Moreover, you’ll find many prehistoric landmarks, small tea shops, pubs, etc., to relieve the stress of your journey.

2.               Hadrian’s Wall

One of the best hiking tracks in the UK you don’t want to miss is Hadrian’s Wall. This 84 miles coast to coast route may give you the hiking experience of a lifetime with its vast tracks. You can indulge in this place’s ancient stories and cultural norms as you hike through this route. The ambiance is lovely, and its weather is adventure-friendly.

3.               Cumbria to North Yorkshire

Although many might call it a trek, this 12-15 days of the long journey should be on your bucket list. If you’re pumped up to cover from Cumbria to North Yorkshire, nearly a hundred and ninety miles within this time, pack your gears and set off. One of the main reasons to call this route a hiking track is that you can either complete the journey or stop anywhere to return to the base.

4.               The Jurassic Coast

If your hiking guts call for the need to touch the prehistoric timeline, don’t miss the Jurassic Coast, which offers approximately ninety-five miles of the awe-inspiring route. On one hand, you’re getting the footslog of a lifetime, and on the other hand, you’ll be absorbing the stunning view of this coastal landmark. Get your team ready to have a memorable hiking experience.

5.               The Quiraing, Isle of Skye

The wild terrain of the northern Skye, Quiraing, is a vast area of attractive rock formations. Going on a hike in this terrain will require expertise, but the effort will be worth it.

The rocky tracks make it an interesting place for not only hikers but also geologists and photographers. You can find a four-mile loop that offers decent climbing (if you’re eager to). Nonetheless, you can reward yourself for the effort with a green spreaded view ahead once you’re up.

6.               West Highland Way

This ninety-six-mile hike is considered as one of the best hiking routes of all time in the UK. The beauty of this famous route is beyond words. You can enjoy the mostly flat tracks on your way to the destination, Fort William (Scottish Highlands) while gathering diverse experience under the open sky in the wild. Moreover, you’ll bump into the Lomond, the largest loch, and the Rannoch, the biggest moor in the country.

7.               Scafell Pike

Scafell Pike is the tallest mountain in England, and you can hike to this location. The fun thing is that it has several access routes and local guides are available to take you along the ways, whichever you like. Every year, hundreds of hikers come to conquer this peak, and they literally do. However, if you want to reach the summit too, contact a reliable local guide to take the best route to make it to the top of Scafell Pike.

8.               South Downs Way

In the southern region of the UK, South Downs National Park lies with its enormous sixteen hundred square kilometers area. Although this place isn’t much known to foreign hikers, this green wild can offer you a great hiking experience. Locals in London will make it to the South Downs more conveniently due to the comparatively shorter distances. The route consists of the route that will take you from Winchester to Eastbourne.

9.               Tintagel Coastal Path

Another coastal hiking route on our list is Tintagel Coastal Path which is situated on the coastline between Bude and Padstow in Cornwall, South West England. The most amazing part of this route is that you can take kids and adolescents with you on this walking trip. Many consider this route one of the most beautiful hiking trails due to its coastal aura and nearby local cultures.

10.         Central Mourne Mountains

One of the shortest routes on our list is the Central Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland. The whole route consists of a circular ten-mile hike along the breathtaking mountain range. So, basically, your hiking experience in Central Mourne Mountain will comprise walking in the mountains while enjoying the views across the Isle of Man.

11.          Causeway Coast Way

You can’t leave Causeway Coast Way out of the best hiking routes in the UK list if you love coastal hiking. You’ll get to experience the brilliant cliff scenery of Europe by taking a walk along this route. If you’re interested in prehistoric geographical wonders, then the monumental basalt columns will give you goosebumps as an Irish Giant allegedly builds them. This is comparatively a shorter route of thirty-three miles, starting from Portstewart to Ballycastle.

12.         Thames Path

For some countryside walking in the UK, Thames Path can give you the best hiking experience. This route runs a hundred and eighty-four miles from the Cotswolds to the sea through Windsor, Oxford, and London.

13.         Pembrokeshire Coast

The high and low peaks with green grasses and yellow wildflowers all over the terrains in Pembrokeshire Coast will give you one of the most heart-throbbing hiking experiences ever. Britain’s coastal route offers picturesque scenic views of high cliffs, blue ocean, coves, and beaches. You’ll have to start from the southern village of Amroth and finish at St. Dogmaels, Cardigan.

14.         Woolacombe to Ilfracombe

Another awesome hiking route in the UK is Woolacombe to Ilfracombe. This wonderful hiking track will give you a memorable hiking experience. It only takes three and a half hours to cover this route, and you can achieve this hiking experience without stopping and resting anywhere. The destination of this hiking route is North Devon.

15.         Peddars Way and the Norfolk Coastal Path

This unique hiking trail is open to a diverse range of hikers with its hundred and thirty miles of distance. This coastal path will take you to historical, cultural, and natural evolution and diversification along the journey. But you can also take a small section into your hiking itinerary, which might cost you a day or two. If you want to explore the whole area, you’re free to do so, as this will enrich your hiking experience more.

16.         Yorkshire Three Peaks

One of the most attractive hiking routes in the UK is Yorkshire Three Peaks, located in the Yorkshire Dales. The three highest mountains can be conquered in a day if you want to, which makes hiking more attractive in the eyes of young hikers. However, mountaineering won’t be easy as covering the three peaks will make you hike about a twenty-four-mile loop, nearly sixteen hundred meters of climbing. So, plan your hiking on this trail with appropriate calculation and planning.

17.         Aberglaslyn Gorge and CWM Bychan

Another very brief walking distance in the UK is between Aberglaslyn Gorge and Cwm Bychan, six miles, precisely. In your hiking journey you’ll discover picturesque natural scenery on your hiking journey, including Llyn Dinas, Aberglaslyn Gorge, and Glaslyn River by your walking trail. Moreover, you’ll encounter the old copper mine in Sygun and Cwm Bychan.

18.         South West Coast Path

We’re not running out of coastal hiking routes yet. The South West Coast Path in Cornwall is a vast six-hundred-and-thirty-mile hiking trail for those who love long footslogging journeys. The extended hiking route starts from Minehead in Somerset. It ends at Poole Harbour in Dorset.

19.         Castleton Mam Tor and The Great Ridge Walk

This is nearly a thirteen-kilometer loop trail close to Castleton, Derbyshire. This moderately cumbersome route will take about four and a half hours to complete. If you’re into backpacking, camping, bird watching, hiking, etc.. Another good thing about this trail is that you can always take your pet dog on this adventure. But remember to put it on a leash.

20.         Bamford Edge and Stanage Edge

There’s a nine-kilometer (approx.) loop trail close to Hope, Derbyshire. This one’s a moderately challenging trail that takes about two and a half hours of hiking to complete the entire area. You can enjoy birding, mountain biking, hiking, etc. To go on this trail, you can set your itinerary for March through October. And you aren’t allowed to take your dogs on this tour.

21.         Flash and Three Shires Head Circular

Near Gradbach, Staffordshire, this circular route in the UK is considered one of the most exciting trails ever, with its merely two hours of hiking timeline. The trial is much more beginner-friendly than the others mentioned in this article. Moreover, you can do all the fun stuff close to nature, like birding, hiking, biking, etc.

Final Words

The best hiking experience in the UK can’t be surmised within a few popular trails or routes. However, we’ve enlisted comparatively the significant ones you may be intrigued by.

Set up your hiking plan in the UK ahead of time, considering the atmosphere, number of team members, distance, gears & accessories, etc. We can assure you that your hiking in the versatile lands and trails of the UK will give you some unforgettable moments of your life.