Hiking Trails Near Me

Walk on the wild side of Scotland on The Cape Wrath Trail. This trail is an unmarked and unofficial trail and yet, it is a popular destination for hikers. 

The trail itself is 240 miles long and takes 3 weeks to walk! Don’t be scared, you don’t have to walk the entire trail. Hiking enthusiasts tend to carry tents with them for wild camping as they’ll need time to rest and recharge in between hikes. 

You’ll start the trail in Fort William and pass through the remote wilderness of Knoydart, Assynt, and Sandwood Bay on your journey. Get acquainted with the incredible views and animals like the highland cows, as you won’t see any humans for a while… If you are up for the 3-week trek, you’ll also spend many of your nights in bothies.

What’s a bothy, I hear you ask? A bothy is a small barn or hut-like building used for shelter in the mountains. Hikers typically set up camp here after a long day of walking. Bothies are free. 

Carrick-a-Rede is the perfect hiking adventure for families with beautiful caves and beaches here, along with dolphins and porpoises (on a clear day). You can even spot Scotland and Ratlin Island in the distance too!

From the car park to the gate of the bridge it is 1km in length (0.6 miles). The path includes flat walking, a steep hill and 186 steps. The trail takes 1.5 hours to complete. 

This unique hiking experience offers a trek over an old fisherman’s bridge that was used by salmon fisherman in the 1700s! If you want a walk with a dash of culture and history, the Carrick-a-Rede hiking route could be for you!

Up for a coast-to-coast walk? You can’t visit the North East and miss out on visiting Hadrian’s Wall! This 1,900-year-old wall is one of the UK’s most famous historical sites and you can hike here too!

The Hadrian’s Wall Path is an 84-mile (135 km) long National Trail stretching coast to coast across northern England, from Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne in the east to Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria on the west coast.

Walkers typically complete this trek between 5 – 10 days, walking at a leisurely pace of 6-15 miles a day. What makes this popular trail so magical aren’t just its beautiful views but the gravity of its historic importance and the breathtaking wildlife too. Keep your eyes peeled for orange tip butterflies, swallows, and House Martins.

If you are going to hike or climb a mountain, it’s got to be the highest mountain in England, Scafell Pike! 

Scafell Pike is one of the most popular mountains to climb in England due to its height and the beautiful scenic location in which it stands. Whether you are at the bottom or the top of the mountain, you are sure to be surrounded by stunning views of the Lake District.

This mountain peaks at 978m tall – that’s a whopping 3209 feet! Are you up for the challenge?

Looking for hiking trails near me in Wales? The Llyn Llwelyn Walk in Beddgelert Forest is an excellent family trail with mostly flat and loose-gravel paths. 

The trail is 2.7 miles long and will take up to 2.5 hours to complete. On your travels you’ll be struck by Snowdonia’s looming mountains, old buildings covered in moss, the delicate sounds of flowing water and singing birds. 

There are circular routes available which are accessible and friendly to those who use mobility scooters and wheelchairs. Choose from wet-woodland paths or open-stone trail paths!

Have you got a mini train fanatic at home? You’ll be surprised to find two level crossings on your walk, where you can go trainspotting for the afternoon. The tracks are abnormally small and carry the weight of hefty steam trains. Hear the steam-whistle ring through the valleys, stand back and wait for the magical train to appear out of the mountains. 

There are lots of amazing hiking trails with spectacular views in the West Midlands. Lickey Hills is perhaps one of the best kid-friendly trails to try out as there are 4 different routes to pick from including a circular route trail. 

The trails typically last between 1-2 hours (which is just enough time before your little ones start getting tired or saying they need the loo!). Pass through mixed woodland, admire the rhododendrons, spot rabbits in the Lickey Warren or plough your way through Narborough’s Field. 

There are many sights to behold during your trek through Lickey Hills that all outdoor enthusiasts and families will love. 

Prepare to have your hearts captured by the English countryside in the East Midlands.

The Ladybower – Derwent Dam Loop from Thornhill is a beautiful trail that consists of wheel stones, reservoir views, Derwent Dam, and the Derwent Reservoir Cafe. 

This excellent trail is 9.75 miles long and takes around 4 hours and 35 minutes to complete. It’s one of many family hotspots in Derbyshire. Spot red grouse grazing by the water, mountain hare and purple hairstreak butterfly. 

Fancy going on an ancient woodland walk in West Sussex? The Petworth Ancient Trees Walk is perfect for youngsters as this bitesize trail lasts only 1 hour and 30 minutes!

This dog-friendly trail will take you through the ancient woods of Petworth where you will find gnarled and twisted trees that have survived the landscape since the 12th century! The trees are some of the oldest and largest trees in the country. 

Your journey will take you past hound kennels, dam-ponds, ancient trees that date back to the Norman invasion, tudor oak trees, stone tracks, oriental beech trees and lots more!

Fancy taking a trip back to the Ice Age? Well…, what’s left of it anyway? The 3-mile-long Cheddar Gorge is the biggest and most dramatic Gorge in Britain with cliffs rising to 450ft and two beautiful stalactite caverns! The gorges were created by successive Ice Age meltwaters, and they were first occupied by your ancestors (Homo Britannicus) 40,000 years ago! 

Families flock to Cheddar Gorge each year to climb, learn and explore this natural phenomenon. There are incredible views at every turn and heaps of fun walking trails to choose from. If you are more interested in what kind of walks are available at Cheddar Gorge make sure to check out our dedicated blog, Cheddar Gorge Walks. Find out everything from rock climbing routes, to cathedral-sized caves, and even the historic town of Cheddar itself!

Spot feral goats, horseshoe bats, Soay sheep, Peregrine falcons, buzzards, kestrels, and ravens too while you hike around the area.

The South West of England is one of the most breathtaking places to go hiking with endless coastal and cliffside walks. Cornwall in particular is a gold mine for pinch-me moments & views. 

The Tintagel Walk offers magnificent cliff views overlooking turquoise seas and castles along the way which are linked with ancient myths of King Arthur… Climb down to the small beach below the fortress at low tide and lookout for Merlin in his cave!

If you are looking for a hike laced with ancient stories and magic you should definitely add Tintagel to the top of your list. Finish up your day of hiking in one of the local seaview pubs for a crisp glass of lemonade. Psst, there are also lots of cute shops too.