United Kingdom
If you're traveling to the United Kingdom, be sure to set aside time to step outside the amazing cities around the country. From the rolling hills of the Scotland Highlands to the remote and rocky coast and the peace and quiet of the English countryside, the U.K. will surprise you with how much outdoor adventure it has to offer.
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Highland, United Kingdom
Explore Smoo Cave, Scotland
1.3 mi / 80 ft gainStarting at the Smoo Cave visitor parking lot, you will make your way to the trail head and hike down the Scottish coast line towards the mouth of the cave.The walk is about 1.3 miles long with little elevation gain. the entire walk can be completed in anywhere from 20 - 30 minutes but to explore...Read more -
Glenfinnan, United Kingdom
Hike to Corryholly Bothy
5.05 mi / 1640.4 ft gainThe trail is easily found, and starts 100m down the road from the Glenfinnan viaduct and monument visitor centre in a small gravel carpark. Walk through the small gravel carpark and onto the paved estate road. Follow this track as it gently sweeps through the Glen for 8 kilometres before turnin...Read more -
Stirling, United Kingdom
Hike Dumyat, Scotland
1.9 mi / 600 ft gainDumyat (pronounced De-mai-it) is a hill in Stirling Scotland measuring 1,371 ft. To arrive at the "Dumyat Path", from Stirling center head towards the University of Stirling via Airthrey Rd. As soon as you have passed the roundabout and University Rd West, you will be looking for your next right ...Read more -
Glenridding, United Kingdom
Hike Hellvellyn Loop via Striding Edge & Swirral Edge
8.7 mi / 3000 ft gainThis is a classic must do hike in the UK. It starts off with amazing views, becomes an adrenaline filled scramble, has even more amazing views, has another adrenaline filled scramble, then ends with painful downhilling. Though the actual scramble is only a rated a grade 1/2 scramble, the exposur...Read more -
Port Ellen, United Kingdom
Walk the Three Distilleries Path
5.07 miThe Isle of Islay is considered the center of Scotland's whisky tourism. Remote, pictureque and smelling of malt, the island is home to eight active distilleries, with as many as 25 located on the island throughout the years. Although a few tour companies offer taxis and guided tours, for a real...Read more -
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hike Up Calton Hill
4.82 mi / 300 ft gainCalton hill is a great place and one of the easiest places to watch a beautiful Scottish sunset....as long as the weather cooperates. I tried for three days in a row to catch a great sunset from the top of Calton Hill. I was able to capture an average sunset, but nothing like the amazing pictures...Read more -
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Catch A Sunrise at the St. Andrews Castle
5.0There is no better way to start your morning than by waking up to a picturesque sunrise and warm cup of coffee. In Scotland, where a beautiful day is when it only rains half the day, catching a sunrise can be a bit of a challenge. But with a mix of rain, the sun piercing through the clouds and a...Read more -
Powys, United Kingdom
Hike Brecon Beacons Horseshoe
4.09 mi / 2300 ft gainStarting out from the car park turn left and walk north along the road that leads to the old lower Neuadd reservoir and pump house. Pen y Fan, Corn Du and Cribyn will all be in view from here. Follow the path left and along the high banks of the reservoir until you reach a metal gate which leads ...Read more -
Highland, United Kingdom
Explore Balnakeil Beach, Scotland
4 mi / 300 ft gainBalnakeil Beach is located 5 minutes North West of Durness Scotland. Putting "Balnakeil Beach" into your GPS should do the trick.Once you have arrived you can park your car for free by old church ruins right before the path to the beach. There is a main path you can walk on, close to the beach, t...Read more -
Perth, United Kingdom
Take in the View at Kinnoull Hill, Scotland
0.5 miArriving at Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park is about a 1.5 mile walk from the center of town, or if arriving in a vehicle you can enter "Quarry Car Park" into your GPS and you should not have an issue.Once there you can leave your vehicle in the Quarry Car Park for free and the walking path is a coup...Read more -
Cumbria, United Kingdom
Hike up Blencathra
4.5 mi / 2306 ft gainGetting there: Follow the A66 towards Scales and once you are about 2 miles away from Threlkeld, you'll find a quaint pub called the White Horse Inn. To begin the hike, park your car anywhere along the side of the A66 (near the pub) or alternatively, you can park in the car park next to the White...Read more -
East Sussex, United Kingdom
Hike the Seven Sisters Cliffs
5.06 miThis hike begins at the Seven Sisters Country Park, accessible from Eastbourne by way of Bus 12A towards Brighton. From the car park, walk south to a stony beach at Cuckmere Haven, where a view of the white cliffs will be to your left. Backtrack slightly (1/8 mile) to find the trail which leads u...Read more -
Highland, United Kingdom
Hike The Saddle via Forcan Ridge
8.25 mi / 4500 ft gainThis epic hike in the Scottish Highlands might top even the famous Ben Nevis. The hike is among the most greatest mountain range in all of the UK. Not only is this hike gorgeous, but it's also an adrenaline pumping adventure including grade 3 scrambling and legitimate route-finding. There are no ...Read more -
Rye, United Kingdom
Go for a Historical Walk in English 1066 Countryside
8 mi / 500 ft gainFrom London, I got a high speed train to Rye on the South East coast of England. Rye and the surrounding towns, more famously Hastings, are known as 1066 country and are steeped in English history. There are lots of walks available online and at the tourist information centre in Rye, but I chose ...Read more -
A861, United Kingdom
Bike the Glenuig Loop, Scotland
5.080 mi / 4265.1 ft gainFrom the landing in Corran, this loop can be taken clockwise across the Movern and Ardamurchan peninsulas, strips of desolate turf that hike into the sky south-west of Fort William, Scotland's foremost mountain biking and adventure hub. With a handful of Gaelic place names serving as waypoints, t...Read more -
Rievaulx, United Kingdom
Explore the Ruins of Rievaulx Abbey
Preserved as a historical site, Rievaulx Abbey used to be a monastery for religious orders. The ruins sit on a small hill and can be explored and photographed as they are beautiful monuments against the beautiful English countryside backdrop. The ruins are maintained and administered so that ther...Read more
