United KingdomWest Highland Way
158 km10 stagesModerate
10 trails
Hiking trails in United Kingdom
10 trails in United Kingdom, 876 km in total. Each trail has its own page with stages, map and the months people walk it most.
United Kingdom
United KingdomHadrian's Wall Path
154 km10 stagesModerate
United KingdomCoast to Coast Walk
139 km7 stagesModerate
United KingdomCape Wrath Trail
1.3 km1 stagesModerate
United KingdomPennine Way
56.4 km4 stagesModerate
United KingdomSouth West Coast Path
175 km14 stagesModerate
United KingdomPembrokeshire Coast Path
66.3 km7 stagesModerate
United KingdomOffa's Dyke Path
44.8 km4 stagesModerate
United KingdomSouthern Upland Way
69.7 km4 stagesModerate
United KingdomThames Path
10.1 km1 stagesModerate
Compare the trails
| Trail | Distance | Stages | Difficulty | Best months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Highland Way | 158 km | 10 | Moderate | May, Aug |
| Hadrian's Wall Path | 154 km | 10 | Moderate | May, Jun |
| Coast to Coast Walk | 139 km | 7 | Moderate | Aug, Sep |
| Cape Wrath Trail | 1.3 km | 1 | Moderate | May, Aug |
| Pennine Way | 56.4 km | 4 | Moderate | May, Aug |
| South West Coast Path | 175 km | 14 | Moderate | May, Jun |
| Pembrokeshire Coast Path | 66.3 km | 7 | Moderate | Jan, Aug |
| Offa's Dyke Path | 44.8 km | 4 | Moderate | Jun, Aug |
| Southern Upland Way | 69.7 km | 4 | Moderate | May, Oct |
| Thames Path | 10.1 km | 1 | Moderate | May, Jun |
Places worth the detour
- Millennium BridgeLocality · Thames Path
- Kinder LowPeak · Pennine Way
- FairfieldPeak · Coast to Coast Walk
- PorthgwarraBeach · South West Coast Path
- Kinder ScoutPeak · Pennine Way
- Poltross Burn MilecastleRuins · Hadrian's Wall Path
- Southwark BridgeLocality · Thames Path
- St Oswald's ChurchLocality · Hadrian's Wall Path
Hiking in United Kingdom: frequently asked questions
What is the longest hiking trail in United Kingdom?
Among the listed trails, the longest is South West Coast Path at about 175 km.
Which trail in United Kingdom is best for beginners?
The trail with the lowest overall difficulty is West Highland Way (Moderate). You can start by walking a single stage.
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