Hiking
This section features UK hiking guides, beginner walks and route ideas from across the country. From Lake District fells to countryside trails, these guides will help you plan your next hike.
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Best Time of Year to Go Hiking in the UK (Season-by-Season Guide)
Read more: Best Time of Year to Go Hiking in the UK (Season-by-Season Guide)Last reviewed and updated: March 2026 This sounds like a simple question. When is the…
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How to Actually Enjoy Hiking (Instead of Just Getting Through It)
Read more: How to Actually Enjoy Hiking (Instead of Just Getting Through It)Last reviewed and updated: March 2026 A lot of people start hiking and spend most…
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What No One Tells You About Starting Hiking (UK Guide)
Read more: What No One Tells You About Starting Hiking (UK Guide)Last reviewed and updated: March 2026 Starting hiking seems simple. You imagine a nice walk,…
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Why Most People Quit Hiking Too Early (And Don’t Realise It)
Read more: Why Most People Quit Hiking Too Early (And Don’t Realise It)Last reviewed and updated: March 2026 A lot of people try hiking once or twice…
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Why Hiking in the UK Is Better Than People Think
Read more: Why Hiking in the UK Is Better Than People ThinkLast reviewed and updated: March 2026 Hiking in the UK does not have the best…
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What to Do If You Get Injured While Hiking (UK Guide)
Read more: What to Do If You Get Injured While Hiking (UK Guide)Last reviewed and updated: March 2026 No one plans to get injured on a walk.…
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What to Do If It Starts Raining While Hiking (UK Guide)
Read more: What to Do If It Starts Raining While Hiking (UK Guide)Last reviewed and updated: March 2026 It will rain. Not in a dramatic, once-in-a-lifetime sort…
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Why Hiking Is Good for Your Mental Health (And Why the Countryside Helps)
Read more: Why Hiking Is Good for Your Mental Health (And Why the Countryside Helps)Last reviewed and updated: March 2026 Modern life is full of things that seem specifically…
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Fairfield Horseshoe Walk Guide (Route, Map & Tips)
Read more: Fairfield Horseshoe Walk Guide (Route, Map & Tips)Last reviewed and updated: March 2026 The Fairfield Horseshoe walk is one of the most…
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Derwentwater Circular Walk Guide (Route, Map & Tips)
Read more: Derwentwater Circular Walk Guide (Route, Map & Tips)Last reviewed and updated: March 2026 The Derwentwater circular walk is one of the most…