The best trekking routes in the UK

ByTravesía Pirenaica

The UK's most stunning places for trekking and mountaineering:

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Index

England

England is a great holiday choice for outdoor enthusiasts. Walking and cycling are available, with popular footpaths everywhere.

  • Dartmoor (England)
  • Lake District (England)
  • Peak District (England)

Chiltern Hills

A holiday in England should definitely include a visit to the Chiltern Hills, or "the Chilterns" as they are known to the locals, an Area of Natural Beauty (AONB) north of London.

  • Pegsdon and Deacon Hill (7.9km 127m 1.5-2h, difficulty: easy)
  • Hurley Circuit (9.0km 127m 2.5-3.25h, difficulty: easy)
  • Ashridge Boundary Trail (28.3km 342m 7.25-9.25h, difficulty: high)
  • Wendover Circular (16.6km 224m 3.75-4.75h, difficulty: medium)
  • Hambledon Circular (4.0km 13m 1-1.25h, difficulty: easy)

Lake District

The Lake District National Park is just great. We love walking in the UK, and the Lake District really is the icing on the cake, especially in spring when it's not so crowded.

  • Newlands Horseshoe (17.3km 992m 6.5-8.5h, difficulty: high)
  • Mosedale Horseshoe (16.1km 923m 6.5-8.5h, difficulty: moderate)
  • Roman High Street Circuit (15.6km 754m 5-7h, difficulty: moderate)
  • Haystacks (8.1km 505m 2.5-4h, difficulty: medium)
  • Scafell Pike (14.8km 896m 6-8h, difficulty: moderate)

North York Moors

A trip to the North York Moors National Park, often referred to as the North York Moors, is really several adventures in one.

  • Captain Cook's Monument and Roseberry Topping (8.3km 324m 2.25-2.75h, difficulty: easy)
  • Ravenscar and Robin Hood's Bay (14.7km 226m 3.25-4h, difficulty: medium)
  • Farndale "Daffodil walk". (6.0km 68m 1.5-2h, difficulty: easy)
  • Horcum Hole (10.9km 68m 2.5-3h, difficulty: easy)
  • Goathland, Mallyan Spout and the Roman Road (12.4km 316m 3.25-4h, difficulty: medium)

Peak District

A holiday in the Peak District should be on the bucket list for any outdoor enthusiast planning a trip to England. It is located at the southern end of the Pennines.

  • Padley Gorge (6.0km 196m 2h, difficulty: easy)
  • Circular Dovedale (11.6km 440m 2.5-4h, difficulty: medium)
  • Kinder Scout (14.5km 625m 4-5h, difficulty: high)
  • Stanage Edge from Hathersage (10.5km 515m 3-4h, difficulty: moderate)
  • The Roaches and Lud's Church (11.4km 375m 3-4h, difficulty: medium)

South Downs

Situated in the SE of England, a holiday in the South Downs National Park is truly enchanting. This beautiful expanse of countryside will surprise visitors, not expecting rolling hills.

  • Temple of the winds (3.2km 21m 1h, difficulty: easy)
  • East Dean, Beachy Head and Birling Gap (15.0km 314m 5-6h, difficulty: moderate)
  • Glynde and Mount Caburn (10.5km 277m 3-4h, difficulty: medium)
  • Amberley and the River Arun (13.4km 247m 3-4h, difficulty: medium)
  • East Meon and Butser Hill (8.5km 140m 2-3h, difficulty: easy)

Scotland

Explore stunning Scotland for your next adventure holiday. Combine great mountain walks, cycling and even skiing in winter.

  • Cairngorms (Scotland)
  • Loch Lomond and the Trossachs (Scotland)

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs

If you want to experience breathtaking beauty, then a trip to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park should be a priority.

  • The Great Trossachs (trail 1) (28.5km 693m 5-7h, difficulty: high)
  • The Great Trossachs (Trail 2) (20.3km 474m 4-6h, difficulty: moderate)
  • Lochan Spling (5.9km 81m 1-2h, difficulty: easy)
  • Ben Venue from Loch Achray (14.3km 780m 4-6h, difficulty: moderate)
  • Cashel Forest (4.5km 202m 1.5-2.5h, difficulty: easy)
  • Callander Crags (4.0km 282m 1-2.5h, difficulty: easy)
  • Ben Lomond (13.3km 1,017m 4-6h, difficulty: moderate)
  • Conic Hill (4.0km 324m 1.5-2.5h, difficulty: easy)
  • Loch Venachar (19.2km 453m 6.5-8.5h, difficulty: moderate)
  • Ben A'an (4.0km 348m 2-4h, difficulty: medium)

Wales

Beautiful Wales is a gem, a destination that combines a beautiful coastline, exciting walks, stunning green valleys and friendly villages.

  • Brecon Beacons (Wales)
  • Pembrokeshire Coast (Wales)
  • Snowdonia (Wales)

Snowdonia

The name Snowdonia is magical, evoking dragons, knights and epic battles.

  • Rhaeadr Ddu and Coed Ganllwyd (2.1km 116m 1-1.5h, difficulty: easy)
  • Llyn Ogwen (4.9km 95m 1-2h, difficulty: easy)
  • Cwm Idwal (4.3km 95m 1-2h, difficulty: easy)
  • Swallow Falls (3.5km 127m 1-2h, difficulty: easy)
  • Snowdon by the Watkin path (14.2km 1,013km 5-7h, difficulty: moderate)
  • Dolmelynllyn Estate (7.1km 238km 2-3h, difficulty: easy)
  • Barmouth Panorama (10.5km 443m 3-4.5h, difficulty: medium)
  • Snowdon by Pyg Track and Miner's Track (12.1km 841m 3-5h, difficulty: medium)
  • Moel Siabod (11.1km 801m 3-4h, difficulty: medium)
  • Snowdon Horseshoe (12.2km 1,072m 5-7h, difficulty: moderate)