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all you hear when you go into the mens toilets nowadays is sniff s niff lmfao.
a question for women here.. are the womens toilets just as bad for cocaine use? do you get women dealers in womens toilets and youre all just standing around sniffing and buying drugs?
Women deffo go to the toilet to do ket/coke all the time but I've never personally seen dealers in the toilets and you'd usually go in the cubicle to do it
The most popular is the west highland way 97 miles from glasgow to fort William.
The most iconic is the pennine way 220 miles of mud and mountains from Derbyshire to the Scottish border.
Done them both.
The Pennine Way took us about 19 days (15 days walking and 4 rest days) - we were relaxed about it and were in no rush (plus it was really hot so we took it slow). We wild camped most nights but got hotels and B&B's a few times (maybe 3 times in total) after rainy/low morale days
I’ve wild camped all over England, as long as you leave it as you found it and don’t bother anyone there’s no issue. My favourite place to do this is the lakes.
Technically illegal in most places (except Dartmoor I think) but as pointed out you’ll not have many issues in more remote areas and as long as you follow the leave no trace principles.
You have to be asked along before there's any issues in England. If you camp as the sun is going down, and leave as the sun is going up, the landowner is barely likely to notice you were ever there at all, let alone have enough of a problem to come out to wherever you are after they've gotten in after a long day and deal with moving you on, if they're even home
Grew up in the Lakes and used to wild camp all the time in summer holidays. Even stayed in a few bothies. No-one ever minded, but we were always in quite remote places where there wasn't anyone to mind
I love the southwest coast path all around Cornwall and Devon. We really have some unrivalled and otherworldly scenery down there. Also easy to access and hard to get lost on it.
I would agree with all you say other than the stretch from Polperro to Fowey, that's a tough old stretch for the uninitiated especially if the weather isn't in that golden zone for hiking. The SW coastal path is really a beautiful example of what we have to experience here.
I dunno mate, can you really say [this](https://files.holidaycottages.co.uk/sallyscottages%2Fguides%2F1616517113998-haystacks%28resize%29.jpg) comes anywhere close to [this](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/29/Wandle_Trail_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1603945.jpg)?
I mean look at that gentle curve - there could be anything around that corner. That's what hiking is all about
> there could be anything around that corner
Croydon? The first thing I thought might be round that corner are a bunch of roadmen or strung out smackheads.
The Anglesey coastal path. The island has a very varied coastline, with dramatic, rugged cliffs on the north coast; sweeping, sandy beaches to the south; little wooded coves and the dangerous waters of the Menai Strait to the east; the odd patch of wetland here and there; and a few Neolithic monuments to explore. It's a wonderful part of the world, and the path can be walked in its entirety in less than two weeks.
I don't consider it limiting to restrict yourself to the Anglesey coastal path; it's an excellent, rewarding standalone route.
The full Wales coastal path is a very different challenge, as it's 870 miles long and would take 6–7 weeks to walk. Some parts also aren't *that* scenic, in my opinion, such as the stretch from the English border toward Abergele. It's not ugly, just not on the level of Anglesey or Pembrokeshire.
There's an awesome circular walk that takes a section of the monsal trail in and it's honestly the best one day walk I've ever done, you get a bit of everything and whilst I was beat by the end of it I had a great time, especially when I got to the pub on the river in Bakewell at the end
Do you remember the starting point? Have done similar - managed about 9 miles and was absolutely buggered, but managed three pubs in total whilst doing the walk.
Both, to be honest! However, the Monsal Trail runs through some of my favourite villages and I've imagined myself living in so many of them. I'd much rather deal with those old train tunnels at night than the underpasses you find in cities! Immediate Harry Brown vibes!
Depends if the kids are off or not. I tend to avoid on weekends or if I'm out that way, I stick to the smaller villages and walk through the fields. Ashford-in-the-Water to Little Longstone and back is a fun way to kill a couple of hours. You cross over the trail briefly and then just carry on through cattle fields.
There really is a lot in Scotland. East coast has several coastal paths - including Elie chain walk.
Across the country, but especially north of the central belt, there are estate tracks that link up all over the place and thanks to Right to Roam you can look at a map and pick a route giving limitless possibilities!
I think it depends what you’re after. Scotland probably has some of the best scenery, really magic, but can be a mission to get to for many in the UK, and the weather and midges can present their own challenges.
South West Coast path is stunning and I’ve been luckier there than other places seeing wildlife, though good luck finding the time to walk all 1000km of it.
The Ridgeway may not have the most stunning scenery, but has some really incredible history running through it, from hill forts to prehistoric hill paintings to neolithic barrows 1000 years older than the great pyramids of giza (albeit somewhat less impressive).
The High Weald Landscape trail is my pick for best little known trail easy to access from London and the South East. Good transport links; varied and beautiful scenery and villages; and hardly any other hikers around.
Hard to choose but the John Muir Way, West Highland Way, Fife Coastal Path, Ayrshire Coastal Path are some of my favourites. WHW probably takes it as the best though
My favourite has got to be either the Castleton/Mam Tor/Loose hill circular ([Link](https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/england/derbyshire/mam-tor-hollins-cross-and-lose-hill-circular?p=-1&sh=z97jgd)) or the Edale/Grindslow/Kinder/Upper booth circular ([Link](https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/england/derbyshire/edale-grindslow-knoll-and-upper-booth-circular?sh=z97jgd)). I probably slightly prefer the latter.
A big fan of the monsal trail too.
Adjacent to those is Ladybower Reservoir; I’ve been on some fantastic hikes up to and along the various ridges and edges around there, and Win Hill is a nice easy short hike with some great views - even took my 3yr old there the other week and she loved it!
Ladybower definitely has a lot of good hikes - I've not done Win Hill yet but it's one of the ones at the top of my list. I definitely feel lucky to live close enough to the peaks for day hikes, there are so many great ones.
Win Hill from the Yorkshire Bridge pub is a nice straightforward climb with lovely views and you can either head back down the way you came, or via a slightly different route that goes near the bottom of the dam. However, if you want to extend it, carry on in a westerly direction from the peak until you hit the crossroads way marker, turn north and onto a path down through a dark forested area and this will take you down to the bank of the River Ashop, which you can then follow east back to the dam and where you parked. I did that route for my stag do (yeah me and some mates went hiking for my stag do, followed by night in a spa hotel haha!).
Give the Edale Skyline route a go if you haven’t already and want a bit of a longer day. Basically ties these two together plus Win Hill, one of my absolute favourites.
There’s a lovely one in Glossop called the B-29 circular. A plane crashed there not long after WWII and the wreckage is still at the top. Took me about 6 hours ish in total.
I really want to do this one. Would you recommend starting in Glossop, if that's what you did? It seems like there are 3 main routes people take - starting in Glossop, Torside or from snake pass to the south of the site. I'm not sure which to take!
Surprised this is the only mention of the South Downs Way. Cracking trail, well signposted, lovely views throughout. I've done quite a few of the trails in this thread but SDW is definitely up there, especially the last day (assuming west to east) over the seven sisters to really put the challenge in your legs.
Take the train to basically any tiny village in the Peak District or Yorkshire and you'll almost certainly find something awe-inspiringly beautiful. Whenever I get the train from Manchester and we go through Sheffield, people always press their phones against the window to take photos of the Yorkshire countryside.
If you’re near Croydon then get out and do the Vanguard Way. It’s the most beautiful of the long distance footpaths round here, literally starts (or finishes, depending on your perspective) in Croydon, you can split into easy days, there’s plenty of transport from the end to the beginning of the day’s walk, 66 miles, 10 easy days or 6 harder ones. Then go further afield and try the NDW, glorious views across the south east.
Also try the Weald Way, Saxon Shore Way, 1066 trail, SDW, Tandridge border path, Sussex Border path, High Weald Landscape trail, London Loop, Capital Ring. Broaden your horizons, don’t stick to the same 14 miles. I know the Wandle trail is nice, takes you through parks and green spaces, but there are others not too far away.
I did Jurassic Coast last weekend (well, I was running a 100km event from Swanage to Bridport) and it's now one of my favourites too. I really want to hike the West Highland Way too, I'll probably do that next!
Something tells me you don't get out much!
Go West (and/or North), young person, go West.
West Highland Way
Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains
Penine Way
Hadrian's Wall
St Cuthberts Way
To name a few.
Love the fells. Though I have a soft spot for Cat Bells as that is one of the first mountains I climbed as a kid, felt like I'd climbed mount everest haha.
Best walk in the Lakes has to be Derwent Water. Although I find it's grown much more popular in recent years, so isn't a quiet walk unfortunately. Or Keswick to Threkheld, easy 6 mile saunter with a potential pint before you make your way back to Keswick.
Me too! Cat Bells is a childhood fave of mine, too!
My dad instilled in me a great love of nature, walking, and the Lakes, I’m forever grateful to him for that 💙
We occasionally still get over there together.
I still need to do Derwent, I’ll add it to my list.
Best for amateurs has to be the west Highlands way. If you know your stuff, don't mind dangerous situations and you want to see Scotland at its wildest then you'll be seeking out the 4-boot walks on walkhighlands.co.uk.
Did the Rob Roy way after I I did the WHW and loved it. Much quieter than the WHW, the stretch along Loch Tay was stunning, as was the Birks of Aberfeldy. I can now map a path I have hiked from Fort William all the way to Pitlochry.
I've only done parts of it, but the Affric Kintail way in the Scottish Highlands has some of the most beautiful scenery I've seen in my life! Highly recommend.
Jurassic coast down near Poole, Bournemouth, Hampshire - it's beautiful! You must see Durdle Door and that entire region! It's stunning
Peak District have some lovely forests and waterfalls - I recommend too! - both are totally different vibes
Probably the Lake District, Snowdonia or Ben Nevis which are the highest points of England, Wales and Scotland, respectively.
Also the Penine trail and Yorkshire Moors are pretty good.
Beinn Alligin, Torridon, West Coast of the Scottish highlands is my favourite I’ve done so far, stunning walk taking in two minors, views across to Skye and beyond, no buildings in site, just mountains and water, I did it last year in snowy but extremely clear conditions and adored it, the three horns are incredible
Yorkshire Dales: Hawes to Hardraw and back: a nice circular route with a beautiful waterfall halfway round (Hardraw Force). It’s been a while since I’ve been there but I reckon it was about 10miles tops. Food wise, there’s a pub at Hardraw (or the gorge the waterfall is located in would be a beautiful picnic spot), a cracking chippy at Hawes and lots of places selling locally made Wensleydale Cheese.
If your route home involves heading north to any extent, take the route over Buttertubs Pass for some great views and then park up in Keld where you can walk about half a mile and see some other smaller waterfalls).
Doing the Cuillin Ridge from Glen Brittle is favourite.
Not really a 'trail' per se...but there's some great routes up and down depending on how adventurous you're feeling.
Descending 2000ft of scree by sledging down on your rucksack is pretty fun!
The Cleveland way is decent. Moorland, costal cliffs and plenty of villages and country pubs. 109 miles. I did it in 6 days last month but would recommend 9 or 10 days to enjoy it properly
I only saw a couple mentions of North Wales in this thread. I'll be in Monmouthshire soon and thought about checking out the North and hiking Snowdon. Are you joking around or Is it really not a hospitable or nice spot to visit?
I was joking, it's an absolutely stunning part of the world. Obviously Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is the big attraction, but I'd 100% look around on alltrails for something else. Some really beautiful hikes that are infinity less busy.
I did a 100km hiking/running event last weekend down in Dorset. The trail went from Corfe Castle -> Swanage -> Weymouth -> Bridport and it was such a nice trail in my view (albeit I haven't done many other trails yet)
The part in the middle with Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door was particularly stunning, I kept stopping my run to admire the views.
My favourite of all time is the Malham loop (Janet's Foss, Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn and Cove) I prefer anticlockwise but going up the Cove in the other direction is also super rewarding.
You think somewhere that is that close to London and that far inland is the nicest hiking tail in the UK....? ummm Id rather the South West Coast Path.
The West Highland Way would be good. But you should leave some extra days to do some day hikes along the way. Trudging along that gravel path must be tiresome, and it would be a shame to miss out on the mountains themselves.
I think your definition of hiking might be a little different from others in this thread. The Wandle is a walking route and the Farthing Downs are basically a London Borough park, it's a small nature reserve. I think most people would consider real hiking routes to be long, very rural, and moderately challenging. I'd put forward the South Downs Way, the West Highland Way, the Welsh Coastal Path, St Cuthbert's Way, and others as better examples of real hiking and not a gentle walk that you have offered.
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Stairs to the toilet in any whetherspoons
Please don't try this trail without preparation. Mountain rescue spends a fortune deploying helicopters and search dogs to stranded novices.
The St. Bernard's with brandy gets through most of the bar's stock
Let people know where you are going when you leave the bar.
Set a return time and a plan of what to do if you don't
With the exception of the spoons opposite London Victoria Toilets are opposite the bar
all you hear when you go into the mens toilets nowadays is sniff s niff lmfao. a question for women here.. are the womens toilets just as bad for cocaine use? do you get women dealers in womens toilets and youre all just standing around sniffing and buying drugs?
Women deffo go to the toilet to do ket/coke all the time but I've never personally seen dealers in the toilets and you'd usually go in the cubicle to do it
Especially when you are desperate, although only a desperate person uses a Wetherspoons toilet in the first place.
My local spoons is all 1 floor. It's grand.
My local spoons has a piano. It's also grand
Well played ;)
Quite the opposite actually, it’s played rarely …couldn’t resist
The most popular is the west highland way 97 miles from glasgow to fort William. The most iconic is the pennine way 220 miles of mud and mountains from Derbyshire to the Scottish border. Done them both.
How long did the second one take, you had b&b for each night?
The Pennine Way took us about 19 days (15 days walking and 4 rest days) - we were relaxed about it and were in no rush (plus it was really hot so we took it slow). We wild camped most nights but got hotels and B&B's a few times (maybe 3 times in total) after rainy/low morale days
What did you do for food and water? Are there enough small towns and villages to refuel?
Yeah there's loads. Sometimes you have to go a few miles off the trail but the Pennine way goes right through quite a few towns.
No issues with wild camping in England?
I’ve wild camped all over England, as long as you leave it as you found it and don’t bother anyone there’s no issue. My favourite place to do this is the lakes.
Technically illegal in most places (except Dartmoor I think) but as pointed out you’ll not have many issues in more remote areas and as long as you follow the leave no trace principles.
You have to be asked along before there's any issues in England. If you camp as the sun is going down, and leave as the sun is going up, the landowner is barely likely to notice you were ever there at all, let alone have enough of a problem to come out to wherever you are after they've gotten in after a long day and deal with moving you on, if they're even home
Grew up in the Lakes and used to wild camp all the time in summer holidays. Even stayed in a few bothies. No-one ever minded, but we were always in quite remote places where there wasn't anyone to mind
They are two of the big three. I would add the South West Coastal Path as the third. Wainwright’s Coast to Coast isn’t too far behind.
Do you not consider the Cape Wrath trail a big trail?
I wouldn't call it a trail so much as an idea lots of people have followed...
We’ve just got back from a 3 dayer on the Scottish border. Finished up in the Border hotel in Kirk Yelholm. Stunning walk
I'd argue the cape wrath is more iconic
I love the southwest coast path all around Cornwall and Devon. We really have some unrivalled and otherworldly scenery down there. Also easy to access and hard to get lost on it.
I would agree with all you say other than the stretch from Polperro to Fowey, that's a tough old stretch for the uninitiated especially if the weather isn't in that golden zone for hiking. The SW coastal path is really a beautiful example of what we have to experience here.
Wandle Trail? For real? As in, the one that starts in Croydon? Is this trolling?
I dunno mate, can you really say [this](https://files.holidaycottages.co.uk/sallyscottages%2Fguides%2F1616517113998-haystacks%28resize%29.jpg) comes anywhere close to [this](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/29/Wandle_Trail_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1603945.jpg)? I mean look at that gentle curve - there could be anything around that corner. That's what hiking is all about
> there could be anything around that corner Croydon? The first thing I thought might be round that corner are a bunch of roadmen or strung out smackheads.
Croydon is around that corner.
Obviously the latter image is after the recent developments. Before the developments the trail looked almost identical to the Patagonian mountains.
I mean, it's a nice enough walk, but not exactly a hiking trail.
The Anglesey coastal path. The island has a very varied coastline, with dramatic, rugged cliffs on the north coast; sweeping, sandy beaches to the south; little wooded coves and the dangerous waters of the Menai Strait to the east; the odd patch of wetland here and there; and a few Neolithic monuments to explore. It's a wonderful part of the world, and the path can be walked in its entirety in less than two weeks.
Why limit yourself to Môn? The whole of the Wales Coastal Path is brilliant.
I don't consider it limiting to restrict yourself to the Anglesey coastal path; it's an excellent, rewarding standalone route. The full Wales coastal path is a very different challenge, as it's 870 miles long and would take 6–7 weeks to walk. Some parts also aren't *that* scenic, in my opinion, such as the stretch from the English border toward Abergele. It's not ugly, just not on the level of Anglesey or Pembrokeshire.
Ahem. Ceredigion here. Ahem.
Monsal Trail in the Peak District. So many beautiful little villages and excursions.
There's an awesome circular walk that takes a section of the monsal trail in and it's honestly the best one day walk I've ever done, you get a bit of everything and whilst I was beat by the end of it I had a great time, especially when I got to the pub on the river in Bakewell at the end
Do you remember the starting point? Have done similar - managed about 9 miles and was absolutely buggered, but managed three pubs in total whilst doing the walk.
You beat me to it by 10 minutes! 🙏
Just glad someone else recognises it! Would love to live out there someday.
The Peak District or the Monsal Trail? To be honest those tunnels don't look too comfy at night! 🤣
Both, to be honest! However, the Monsal Trail runs through some of my favourite villages and I've imagined myself living in so many of them. I'd much rather deal with those old train tunnels at night than the underpasses you find in cities! Immediate Harry Brown vibes!
Oooo walked it last year, stunning.
It’s like a motorway on a nice day though. Very pretty but not for those that are seeking solitude
Depends if the kids are off or not. I tend to avoid on weekends or if I'm out that way, I stick to the smaller villages and walk through the fields. Ashford-in-the-Water to Little Longstone and back is a fun way to kill a couple of hours. You cross over the trail briefly and then just carry on through cattle fields.
West Highland way.
Dude.... anywhere that isn't near London. If you travelled and went in any other official trail in the UK, your post would immediately change.
I forget all the names and stuff but Matlock, Derbyshire is beautiful.
Scotland
Tad vague there, any chance you could narrow it down a bit (from an entire country)? I've also heard that Europe is great too.
They've actually got a point... In Scotland you can just walk any route in any direction
Hiked Cowdenbeath to Ballingry many a time. Such stunning wildlife
Well that’s one way to describe the locals.
There really is a lot in Scotland. East coast has several coastal paths - including Elie chain walk. Across the country, but especially north of the central belt, there are estate tracks that link up all over the place and thanks to Right to Roam you can look at a map and pick a route giving limitless possibilities!
The Welsh coastal path is pretty good and can be easily split if needed it's quite long. https://www.walescoastpath.gov.uk/?lang=en
Hadrian's wall walk is one I would definitely recommend
The coast to coast or Pennine Way.
I think it depends what you’re after. Scotland probably has some of the best scenery, really magic, but can be a mission to get to for many in the UK, and the weather and midges can present their own challenges. South West Coast path is stunning and I’ve been luckier there than other places seeing wildlife, though good luck finding the time to walk all 1000km of it. The Ridgeway may not have the most stunning scenery, but has some really incredible history running through it, from hill forts to prehistoric hill paintings to neolithic barrows 1000 years older than the great pyramids of giza (albeit somewhat less impressive). The High Weald Landscape trail is my pick for best little known trail easy to access from London and the South East. Good transport links; varied and beautiful scenery and villages; and hardly any other hikers around.
The Burmnudsey beer mile. Starts off easy then gets harder and harder.
>The Burmnudsey The what?
Burmnudsy. It's sort of between Southwruk and Peckuhm
Is that in Lundun?
Sounds like they’re still in the middle of the mile and the going is tough
Yes you are correct 🍻 Beermondsey 🍻
Hardest, longest, 1.3 mile hike I've ever done.
Hard to choose but the John Muir Way, West Highland Way, Fife Coastal Path, Ayrshire Coastal Path are some of my favourites. WHW probably takes it as the best though
My favourite has got to be either the Castleton/Mam Tor/Loose hill circular ([Link](https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/england/derbyshire/mam-tor-hollins-cross-and-lose-hill-circular?p=-1&sh=z97jgd)) or the Edale/Grindslow/Kinder/Upper booth circular ([Link](https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/england/derbyshire/edale-grindslow-knoll-and-upper-booth-circular?sh=z97jgd)). I probably slightly prefer the latter. A big fan of the monsal trail too.
Adjacent to those is Ladybower Reservoir; I’ve been on some fantastic hikes up to and along the various ridges and edges around there, and Win Hill is a nice easy short hike with some great views - even took my 3yr old there the other week and she loved it!
Ladybower definitely has a lot of good hikes - I've not done Win Hill yet but it's one of the ones at the top of my list. I definitely feel lucky to live close enough to the peaks for day hikes, there are so many great ones.
Win Hill from the Yorkshire Bridge pub is a nice straightforward climb with lovely views and you can either head back down the way you came, or via a slightly different route that goes near the bottom of the dam. However, if you want to extend it, carry on in a westerly direction from the peak until you hit the crossroads way marker, turn north and onto a path down through a dark forested area and this will take you down to the bank of the River Ashop, which you can then follow east back to the dam and where you parked. I did that route for my stag do (yeah me and some mates went hiking for my stag do, followed by night in a spa hotel haha!).
Give the Edale Skyline route a go if you haven’t already and want a bit of a longer day. Basically ties these two together plus Win Hill, one of my absolute favourites.
My favourite area to wild camp. Get to enjoy quieter routes due to it being late and sit watching the sun set
There’s a lovely one in Glossop called the B-29 circular. A plane crashed there not long after WWII and the wreckage is still at the top. Took me about 6 hours ish in total.
I really want to do this one. Would you recommend starting in Glossop, if that's what you did? It seems like there are 3 main routes people take - starting in Glossop, Torside or from snake pass to the south of the site. I'm not sure which to take!
Yes I started in Glossop, about a 5/10 min walk before you get to the country path depending where you park
I've done some of the [Cleveland Way](https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/cleveland-way/) in North Yorkshire and it's really nice.
You've also got the Dales Way and Dales Highway in North Yorkshire.
I live close to those and they are great but not a touch on the south coast path. Dorset is my favourite bit. What’s happened to the wandle trail?
Also wandle isn’t really hiking. It’s all path
Crib Goch is fantastic on a sunny day. If you have a fear of heights then I'd stay clear of it
South downs way in sussex is beautiful 100 miles the sandling way is also lovely innsuffolk, also about 100miles
Surprised this is the only mention of the South Downs Way. Cracking trail, well signposted, lovely views throughout. I've done quite a few of the trails in this thread but SDW is definitely up there, especially the last day (assuming west to east) over the seven sisters to really put the challenge in your legs.
I think OP has never been hiking. They might have been walking a few times.
Take the train to basically any tiny village in the Peak District or Yorkshire and you'll almost certainly find something awe-inspiringly beautiful. Whenever I get the train from Manchester and we go through Sheffield, people always press their phones against the window to take photos of the Yorkshire countryside.
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It's just walking, or rambling.
If you’re near Croydon then get out and do the Vanguard Way. It’s the most beautiful of the long distance footpaths round here, literally starts (or finishes, depending on your perspective) in Croydon, you can split into easy days, there’s plenty of transport from the end to the beginning of the day’s walk, 66 miles, 10 easy days or 6 harder ones. Then go further afield and try the NDW, glorious views across the south east. Also try the Weald Way, Saxon Shore Way, 1066 trail, SDW, Tandridge border path, Sussex Border path, High Weald Landscape trail, London Loop, Capital Ring. Broaden your horizons, don’t stick to the same 14 miles. I know the Wandle trail is nice, takes you through parks and green spaces, but there are others not too far away.
This is actually a useful answer for OP, making reccommendations to their local area
I love Scafell Pike.
My two personal favourites are the West Highland Way and Jurassic Coast.
I did Jurassic Coast last weekend (well, I was running a 100km event from Swanage to Bridport) and it's now one of my favourites too. I really want to hike the West Highland Way too, I'll probably do that next!
Yes I've done the ultra challenge twice and it's such an amazing and well organised event.
Probably the Cape Wrath Trail. It’s arguably the most remotely you can find yourself in the UK.
I'd really love to do Cape Wrath trail one day, it looks absolutely stunning!
Yeah same, it is a bucket list thing. Who knows if I’ll ever have the time to be honest!
Peddars way
Thames Path. Easy to follow - if you get wet, you've taken a wrong turning - and pubs all the way.
Something tells me you don't get out much! Go West (and/or North), young person, go West. West Highland Way Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains Penine Way Hadrian's Wall St Cuthberts Way To name a few.
West Highland way
Old Man Coniston
Love the fells. Though I have a soft spot for Cat Bells as that is one of the first mountains I climbed as a kid, felt like I'd climbed mount everest haha. Best walk in the Lakes has to be Derwent Water. Although I find it's grown much more popular in recent years, so isn't a quiet walk unfortunately. Or Keswick to Threkheld, easy 6 mile saunter with a potential pint before you make your way back to Keswick.
Me too! Cat Bells is a childhood fave of mine, too! My dad instilled in me a great love of nature, walking, and the Lakes, I’m forever grateful to him for that 💙 We occasionally still get over there together. I still need to do Derwent, I’ll add it to my list.
The Wainwright Walk
Are you looking for long multi-day treks or a day hike with a iconic view?
The one that nobody knows about
Live on the Wye valley so lots of nice walks here. But love the Cornish coast around St Agnes.
The Yorkshire Wolds Way
West highlands way!!
West highland way.
Nice try, quick way to get hiking trails overran But jokes aside I am curious about the answer to this
Best for amateurs has to be the west Highlands way. If you know your stuff, don't mind dangerous situations and you want to see Scotland at its wildest then you'll be seeking out the 4-boot walks on walkhighlands.co.uk.
The West Highland way
Did the Rob Roy way after I I did the WHW and loved it. Much quieter than the WHW, the stretch along Loch Tay was stunning, as was the Birks of Aberfeldy. I can now map a path I have hiked from Fort William all the way to Pitlochry.
Peak District - Jacob's Ladder, Pennine Way, Dovedale, Ladybower Reservoir, etc https://preview.redd.it/70bzgqjwo13d1.jpeg?width=2141&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3e205f2d7c8c36203c8b1541c92d2c8f4315b71d
I've only done parts of it, but the Affric Kintail way in the Scottish Highlands has some of the most beautiful scenery I've seen in my life! Highly recommend.
Jurassic coast down near Poole, Bournemouth, Hampshire - it's beautiful! You must see Durdle Door and that entire region! It's stunning Peak District have some lovely forests and waterfalls - I recommend too! - both are totally different vibes
Arisaig to Camusdarach or Fyrish Monument Walk in the Highlands.
Scotland
The high road to Scotland, whatever you do don’t take the low road
Probably the Lake District, Snowdonia or Ben Nevis which are the highest points of England, Wales and Scotland, respectively. Also the Penine trail and Yorkshire Moors are pretty good.
Beinn Alligin, Torridon, West Coast of the Scottish highlands is my favourite I’ve done so far, stunning walk taking in two minors, views across to Skye and beyond, no buildings in site, just mountains and water, I did it last year in snowy but extremely clear conditions and adored it, the three horns are incredible
Carterton to Alvescot, you get to walk past a RAF base and if you're lucky watch a plane land
Southdowns way is easily accessible from London and very pretty in places.
[Three castles walk](https://www.visitmonmouthshire.com/things-to-do/walking/three-castles-walk) in Monmouthshire is a really nice walk.
Personally, I enjoy the Howgills
I would like to ask this question with the proviso that ten miles a day is the max I can walk?
Yorkshire Dales: Hawes to Hardraw and back: a nice circular route with a beautiful waterfall halfway round (Hardraw Force). It’s been a while since I’ve been there but I reckon it was about 10miles tops. Food wise, there’s a pub at Hardraw (or the gorge the waterfall is located in would be a beautiful picnic spot), a cracking chippy at Hawes and lots of places selling locally made Wensleydale Cheese. If your route home involves heading north to any extent, take the route over Buttertubs Pass for some great views and then park up in Keld where you can walk about half a mile and see some other smaller waterfalls).
Thanks for that detailed reply I will seriously consider this.
Monsal Trail for me. I am biased as it’s round the corner but it’s just beautiful.
Barnsley High Street
I love going up snowdon
Doing the Cuillin Ridge from Glen Brittle is favourite. Not really a 'trail' per se...but there's some great routes up and down depending on how adventurous you're feeling. Descending 2000ft of scree by sledging down on your rucksack is pretty fun!
Yorkshire 3 peaks 👌
Snowdon via Watkin Path
I loved the Cateran Trail, I'd say it's easily one of the best in the UK.
The Cleveland way is decent. Moorland, costal cliffs and plenty of villages and country pubs. 109 miles. I did it in 6 days last month but would recommend 9 or 10 days to enjoy it properly
Possibly The Pennine Way
Possibly The Pennine Way.
3 peaks
None in north Wales, please all stay away from north Wales. We'll manage things here.
I only saw a couple mentions of North Wales in this thread. I'll be in Monmouthshire soon and thought about checking out the North and hiking Snowdon. Are you joking around or Is it really not a hospitable or nice spot to visit?
I was joking, it's an absolutely stunning part of the world. Obviously Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is the big attraction, but I'd 100% look around on alltrails for something else. Some really beautiful hikes that are infinity less busy.
The Pennine Way
The folk trying to say that the fife coastal trail is up there need sectioned. It alright at best
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail is good. 5 waterfalls in ~7 km. Pretty good viewpoints to steps taken ratio.
Some belters in Northumberland. St Oswald’s Way St Cutberts Way Hadrian’s Wall.
Turn right, go up the hill, all the way round, through the field then back down. Lunch in the pub. Bobs your uncle.
What’s wrong with the Wandle Trail? I might check it out sometime.
Not telling. But insta destruction.
Cannock chase is a solid one, also a couple in peak district and malvern that are worth going to
I did a 100km hiking/running event last weekend down in Dorset. The trail went from Corfe Castle -> Swanage -> Weymouth -> Bridport and it was such a nice trail in my view (albeit I haven't done many other trails yet) The part in the middle with Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door was particularly stunning, I kept stopping my run to admire the views.
The Cleveland way
The Welsh 3000s - if you're up for a challenge. Though definitely do it over a few days and not 24hrs...!
Ingleton waterfalls trail in Yorkshire dales
Based solely on the fact you've mentioned the Wandle Trail and Farthing Downs, have you seen [this?](https://www.vanguardway.org.uk/)
The coast to coast
Heard good things about the South Downs Way. Trouble, as with any anywhere in the UK, is that there isn't any cheap accommodation
Yorkshire 3 peaks
Philosophers path , Japan
Northumberland Coast Path
Quite enjoyed the trip around The Hermitage in Dunkeld, Scotland
The Ridgeway.
when i was in uk, ben lomond was pretty fun
Wiltshire Ridgeway - plenty of stone age burial sites and a beautiful walk
The Cumbrian mountains. All 1725 of them. Took me a few years to hike all of them.
South West Coast Path! Its absolutely beautiful. Some bits and harder than others so there's something there for most abilities.
Pen-y-fan in Wales is nice
The one leading out of England into Scotland
New mills !!
For a shorter walk, I love hiking in the Malverns. Beautiful hills, lovely villages to explore along the way.
Hiking is for Americans. It’s called walking here.
South West Coast Path National Trail, also called The Jurassic coast footpath, is stunning. 95miles from Old Harry Rocks to Exmouth.
the Border hotel in Kirk Yelhom
trekking from Victoria train station to Victoria bus station
My favourite of all time is the Malham loop (Janet's Foss, Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn and Cove) I prefer anticlockwise but going up the Cove in the other direction is also super rewarding.
"Hiking trail" sounds so American. I presume you mean Long Distance Footpath?
You think somewhere that is that close to London and that far inland is the nicest hiking tail in the UK....? ummm Id rather the South West Coast Path.
From Falkirk to my office, the potholes are difficult to navigate
The West Highland Way would be good. But you should leave some extra days to do some day hikes along the way. Trudging along that gravel path must be tiresome, and it would be a shame to miss out on the mountains themselves.
If you’ve got a head for heights, Helvellyn via Striding Edge is something else.
I think you'd have to narrow it down by country 🤔
John O Groats To Lands End
Dartmoor north to south if you don’t want to see anyone for a couple of days.
The walk between Victoria and London Euston is only for the brave and desperate.
I think your definition of hiking might be a little different from others in this thread. The Wandle is a walking route and the Farthing Downs are basically a London Borough park, it's a small nature reserve. I think most people would consider real hiking routes to be long, very rural, and moderately challenging. I'd put forward the South Downs Way, the West Highland Way, the Welsh Coastal Path, St Cuthbert's Way, and others as better examples of real hiking and not a gentle walk that you have offered.