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    Looking for the best backpacking in United Kingdom? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around United Kingdom. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

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    • Stirling, United Kingdom

      Backpacking Scotland's West Highland Way

      5.0
      101.81 mi / 12087 ft gain
      Let me just start by saying that this is probably the raddest hike I have ever done. Although the ideal way is to start from Glasgow and hike all the way up to Ft. William, the scenery just gets better and better as you get closer to the Ft William area, so if you just have a few days, you can do...
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    • Highland, United Kingdom

      Hike to the Old Man of Storr

      5.0
      5 mi / 2099.7 ft gain
      You can reach the Storr car park at the base of the mountain on public transport (Bus 57, running 4 times a day from Portree), or leave a personal vehicle in the parking area on the left side of the A855 heading north from Portree. Still, the most brave hikers may walk from Portree up the coast p...
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    • Highland, United Kingdom

      Overnight at Lookout Bothy on the Isle of Skye, Scotland

      5.0
      3.1 mi
      The Lookout Bothy is at the northern most tip of the Isle of Skye at Rubha Hunish. It is a small, primitive hut that overlooks the North Sea. There are binoculars and whale charts, a shovel for a biff, but not much else by way of amenities – just amazing views and shelter from the wind and rain!D...
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    • Highland, United Kingdom

      Hike the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye

      5.0
      3.5 mi / 1115.5 ft gain
      The trailhead for The Quiraing starts at the summit of the road between Staffin and Uig.  Descend towards the Quiraing and loop around through the sheep's gate along the ridge back to your car.  There is minor elevation gain on the way back, but you are rewarded with amazing views of the isle.  I...
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    • Cumbria, United Kingdom

      Hike Scaffel Pike via Styhead Tarn

      9.2 mi / 2949 ft gain
      This route begins in Seathwaite, which is mostly characterized by a car park and the Seathwaite farmyard, which you will cross through (on the road) to reach the start of the dirt trail. Walk the road south-bound through the valley for 0.8 miles, and cross the stone footbridge here - Stockley Bri...
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