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Long-distance hikes in the United Kingdom

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Whether you are completely new to long-distance hiking our you are already experienced, the United Kingdom holds a variety of excellent long-distance hikes for every level. Following the Thames from London is a great starting point. During the West Highland Way, you will reach remote places and along the Hadrian’s Wall, you will learn about the country’s history. Explore the UK from North to South, from East to West on foot and enjoy the hospitality of the locals. Take your time during your active breaks to fully embrace the experience. 
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The most beautiful long-distance hikes in the United Kingdom

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Long-Distance Hiking · United Kingdom
West Highland Way – Scotlands first long distance hiking trail
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
12
150.5 km
37:30 h
2,636 m
2,674 m
The West Highland Way is the first official long-distance hiking trail in Scotland and runs from Milngavie north of Glasgow to Fort William.
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Long-Distance Hiking · United Kingdom
120 km Skye Trail in Schottland - Islay of Skye
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
119.8 km
36:40 h
3,611 m
3,711 m
Islay of Skye ist ein beliebtes Ausflugsziel für Wanderer und Bergsteiger. Der Skye Trail ist eine 5-7 tägige, absolut grandiose Tour, durch das schottische Hochland. Die Route folgt dem Trotternish Ridge, vorbei am Quiraing sowie den Küstenklippen auf der Islay of Skye. Eine mittlere, schöne, aussichtsreiche und meistens auch nebelige Wanderung erwartet euch in Islay of Skye. Ich fand die Tour grandios. Chapeau!
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South West Coast Path
Long-Distance Hiking · South West England
South West Coast Path
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
1,018.7 km
305:00 h
19,248 m
19,257 m
Beautiful long distance hiking trail around the entire south west coast of England with breathtaking views over the sea and the coastal landscape
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Long-Distance Hiking · Wales
Ceredigion Coast Path
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
92 km
27:13 h
2,021 m
2,040 m
Der Ceredigion Coast Path folgt der abwechslungsreichen Küsten der Cardigan Bay im Westen von Wales - zwischen Cardigan im Süden und dem Dorf Ynyslas nördlich von Aberystwyth.
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Tintern Abbey in the picturesque Wye Valley
Long-Distance Hiking · Wales
Offa's Dyke Path
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
287.1 km
85:00 h
7,265 m
7,280 m
Hiking the approximately 285 km long-distance trail on the border between England and Wales
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View across Whitesands Bay to Ramsey Island at St David's Head
Long-Distance Hiking · West Wales
Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
284.5 km
84:20 h
3,806 m
3,810 m
Pembrokeshire Coast Path leads steadily alongside the welsh coastal cliff. It is considered one of the most beautiful long-distance paths in Britain.
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Signposts on the Glyndŵr's Way
Long-Distance Hiking · Wales
Glyndŵr's Way
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
218.4 km
65:00 h
5,670 m
5,775 m
Hiking the Glyndŵr's Way, a 217 km long-distance trail in the heart of Wales.
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Zuschauer bei Dufton
Long-Distance Hiking · North West England
Rundtour um Dufton mit Überschreitung Cross Fell
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
32.1 km
9:00 h
1,100 m
1,100 m
Vom Milburn über Dufton (Übernachtung) durch die North Pennines
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Weg in Richtung Leirig Ghru
Long-Distance Hiking · United Kingdom
Glen Tilt und Lairig Ghru
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
2
71.5 km
30:00 h
997 m
900 m
Glen Tilt und Lairig Ghru - ein wunderschönes Tal und ein atemberaubender Bergpass. Es führt euch eine wunderschöne Strecke, meist auf Pfaden, von Blair Atholl nach Aviemore.
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Sailors' Path Sign
Long-Distance Hiking · East England
'The Sailors' Path'
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
2
9.1 km
2:30 h
34 m
39 m
The Sailors’ Path follows a beautiful route walked by sailors for hundreds of years between Snape Maltings and Aldeburgh in the east of the county.
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Glen Tilt und Lairig Ghru by Lisa
August 05, 2023 · Community
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Knoydart by Thomas
June 14, 2023 · Community
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'The Sailors' Path' by Caroline
May 12, 2023 · Community
Lovely walk, very flat and easy, no stiles. Great views across the landscape. Really well marked on posts.
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