Best Long Distance Hiking in the United Kingdom

The West Highland Way is a famous linear trail in central Scotland. As Scotland's most popular long distance walking route, it sees significant foot traffic during spring and summer. The trail wanders through scenic mountains and historic towns alike, and is also the site of local marathons.

The Coast To Coast Walk is a 192 mile long distance trail that spans across northern England. The trail was devised by Alfred Wainwright in 1973 - it begins at St. Bees on the west coast, and ends at Robin Hood's Bay on the other side. The routes passes through three major national parks along the way: the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and North York Moors.

The Peninne Way is a well-known National Trail located mostly in England, but also with a small section in Scotland near the northern terminus. It runs through the Derbyshire Peak District, the Yorkshire Dales, and Northumberland National Park.

The Cape Wrath Trail is an unofficial walking route through the Scottish Highlands of Northern Scotland. It runs along the west coast until the terminus at the Cape Wrath lighthouse at the northwestern tip of the mainland. The southern section of the trail has a few possible routes available for hikers, as their is no official route.

Offa's Dyke Path runs along the border between England and Wales. This National Trail opened in 1971, and follows the remnants of Offa's Dyke, constructed in the 8th century. It crosses a variety of landscapes, including the Black Mountains and Shropshire Hills.

The Southern Upland Way is coast-to-coast trail that traverses Southern Scotland. It starts at the picturesque town of Portpatrick on Scotland's west coast, goes through the Galloway hills and the rougher Borders region, to finally end at the small village of Cockburnspath on the east coast.

The Cleveland Way is a designated National Trail through the area of ancient Cleveland in northern England. It connects with several other footpaths in region, including the well-known Coast to Coast Walk.

Hadrian's Wall Path is a National Trail in northern England. It follows the historic remains of Hadrian's Wall, which was a defensive wall constructed by the Romans in the 2nd century. As a popular tourist attraction, the route itself is generally easy and straightforward.