Top 10 Hikes in the UK

Walking in nature has been proven to have an amazing effect on mental health, so why not try one of the UK’s most popular hikes?

Whether you are a beginner or experienced, there is a hike to suit you. The UK has plenty of beautiful areas you can explore while hiking, this list showcases a few of our favourites.

Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales and England, and is situated in Snowdonia National Park. There are 6 paths to choose from to get you to the summit, each varying in length and difficulty.
Llanberis Path is recommended for beginners, while the Watkin Path is known to be the most difficult.

Visit Snowdonia walking routes for more information.

This 7 day hike follows Hadrian’s Wall coast to coast from Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne to Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria. Though only a few sections of the wall are now visible above ground, there are plenty of other sights to see on the 84 mile trek, such as the remains of Roman forts and various museums which will allow you a glimpse into life in ancient England. This route is best walked in summer months.

Visit Hadrian's Wall path for more information.

At 978 metres, Scafell Pike is England’s highest mountain. It takes 6-7 hours to walk this path, which is known as a challenging hike not recommended for beginners. For more experienced hikers, this walk offers breath-taking views of the surrounding Lake District, as well as being home to England’s highest standing water, Broad Crag Tarn, found just short of the summit.

Visit Climbing Scafell Pike for more information.

This coast to coast hike takes you from St Bees Head in Cumbria to Robin Hood’s Bay in North Yorkshire. It is not an official hiking trail, but is known as the most popular long distance walk in Britain. At around 190 miles long, it takes around 16 days to complete, and crosses the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors.

Visit Coast to Coast for more information.

A 2-3 day trek along Northern Ireland’s coastline from Ballycastle to Portstewart, this trail is suitable for beginners and takes you along cliffs, beaches and promenades as you make your way along the coast. The trail passes some of Northern Ireland’s biggest tourist attractions such as the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Dunluce Castle.

Visit Causeway Coast Way for more information.

The South West Coast Path is a 630 mile walk going from Minehead in Somerset to Poole Harbour in Dorset, along the coasts of Devon and Cornwall. It is the longest hiking trail in England taking approximately 52 days to walk, though it can be split into smaller walks. For example, the Lizard Point walk is a circular walk that takes you around the Lizard Peninsula, the southerly tip of mainland Britain. The 4 mile walk is much more manageable, and follows cliffs, taking you through grassland to see the lighthouse, lifeboat station and even an ancient mass grave.

Visit South West Coast Path for more information.

This 870 mile walk around the entire Welsh coast is split into different sections and walks so you can tackle whichever ones sound best to you, allowing you to explore the beautiful scenery of the Welsh coast, including castles such as Flint, Conwy and Caernarfon Castle, the outskirts of Snowdonia National Park, Pembrokeshire, Britain’s only coastal National Park, and Cardigan Bay.

Visit Wales Coast Path for more information.

Hopefully I’ve inspired you to try one of these beautiful hikes.

Remember to ensure you are always prepared when undertaking any kind of hike or trail. Check the weather conditions before you leave, and make sure to pack food, water, a first aid kit, waterproof clothing and a good pair of hiking boots.

Enjoy yourself.

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