Best Long Distance Hiking in Europe

The Tour du Mont Blanc is a world-famous long distance trail around the Mont Blanc region. Although its overall length is somewhat short, it passes through three countries and includes spectacular views of the Alps. The area is used to hikers due to the trail's high popularity, so resupply, transportation, and accommodation will be much simpler to arrange.

The GR 20 is a world-famous trail that traverses through much of Mediterranean island of Corsica, off the coast of southeastern France. It is very strenuous route through high mountains, and can be very dangerous in severe weather. The trail contains mountain hut shelters for hikers.

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 Kerry Way is a circular route through County Kerry, Ireland. It begins and ends in the town of Killarney, and is the longest of Ireland's National Waymarked Trails. It connects with several other Irish trails in the region, such as the Beara Way.

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.

The Dingle Way is a circular trail around the Dingle Peninsula in Country Kerry, Ireland. It carries the official designation of a National Waymarked Trail, and there is development underway to upgrade the trail to a National Long Distance Trail.

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 Beara Way is a designated National Waymarked Trail in Ireland. It forms a circular path around the Beara Peninsula in the Counties of Cork and Kerry in southern Ireland. The trail connects with the larger E8 route, which runs to Istanbul, Turkey.

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.