United Kingdom
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86a, United Kingdom
Hike to Falls of Falloch
5.00.6 mi / 33 ft gainIn order to reach the Falls of Falloch there is a small shaded parking lot directly off A82. From here there is a well maintained path leading from the parking area and following the Falloch River. After a short distance you will reach a junction in the path and you will stay right down some step...Read more -
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hike Up Calton Hill
4.82 mi / 300 ft gainCalton hill is a great place and one of the easiest places to watch a beautiful Scottish sunset....as long as the weather cooperates. I tried for three days in a row to catch a great sunset from the top of Calton Hill. I was able to capture an average sunset, but nothing like the amazing pictures...Read more -
Earl Sterndale, United Kingdom
Hike to Chrome Hill via Parkhouse Hill
5.05 mi / 1500 ft gainBoth Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill are a must see if you're planning to explore the Peak District. There are several ways to access both Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill but this route begins at the Quiet Woman Pub in Earl Sterndale. From behind the Quiet Woman pub (go around the side of the pub),...Read more -
Gwynedd, United Kingdom
Summit Mount Snowdon via the Watkin Path
5.07.4 mi / 3280.8 ft gainAlthoughMt Snowdon is only a modest 3,560ft the trailhead starts barely abovesea level, so you’ll be doing a lot of climbing, almost the wholemountain. The trailhead is located directly opposite the car parking area. Itstarts off really mellow through old ancient woodlands and is very easy tofoll...Read more -
Powys, United Kingdom
Hike Brecon Beacons Horseshoe
9 mi / 2300 ft gainStarting out from the car park turn left and walk north along the road that leads to the old lower Neuadd reservoir and pump house. Pen y Fan, Corn Du and Cribyn will all be in view from here. Follow the path left and along the high banks of the reservoir until you reach a metal gate which leads ...Read more -
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Explore the RSPB Bempton Cliffs
/ 0 ft gainAbout an hour away from York, the RSPB Bempton Cliffs are great for birding, walking along the coast, and if you are lucky, seeing some grey seals and harbor porpoises swimming below. The RSPB has great talks about all the birds to give you a better overview of what you're looking at.Walk along t...Read more -
Cumbria, United Kingdom
Climb Scafell Pike
5.03.7 mi / 2910 ft gainThere are 3 main routes up to the summit of Scafell Pike; one from Borrowdale, one from Great Langdale, and the one we chose from Wasdale and the shores of Wast Water, England’s deepest Lake. No route is easier than the others and it’s down to personal preference.The Wasdale trail starts off at b...Read more -
Highland, United Kingdom
Explore Smoo Cave, Scotland
1.3 mi / 80 ft gainStarting at the Smoo Cave visitor parking lot, you will make your way to the trail head and hike down the Scottish coast line towards the mouth of the cave.The walk is about 1.3 miles long with little elevation gain. the entire walk can be completed in anywhere from 20 - 30 minutes but to explore...Read more -
Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Hike the Hermitage, Scotland
4 miArrive at the Hermitage Car Park right off the A9, and the trail begins just feet from your car. The trail goes through dense forest along the banks of the River Braan, continuing on the path takes you to The Black Linn Falls viewpoint, also known as Ossian's Hall. Not too far from there you will...Read more -
Llanberis, United Kingdom
Hike to the Summit of Mt. Snowdon via the Llanberis Path
9 mi / 3000 ft gainMount Snowdon has a very rich history and is the most hiked mountain in the United Kingdom and for good reason. There are many different ways to hike to the summit, some are an easy walk and others require technical equipment. The peak can be covered in snow with high winds in winter, and warm wi...Read more -
Highland, United Kingdom
Explore Balnakeil Beach, Scotland
4 mi / 300 ft gainBalnakeil Beach is located 5 minutes North West of Durness Scotland. Putting "Balnakeil Beach" into your GPS should do the trick.Once you have arrived you can park your car for free by old church ruins right before the path to the beach. There is a main path you can walk on, close to the beach, t...Read more -
Perth, United Kingdom
Take in the View at Kinnoull Hill, Scotland
0.5 miArriving at Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park is about a 1.5 mile walk from the center of town, or if arriving in a vehicle you can enter "Quarry Car Park" into your GPS and you should not have an issue.Once there you can leave your vehicle in the Quarry Car Park for free and the walking path is a coup...Read more -
Conwy, United Kingdom
Hike Tryfan North Ridge
3.7 mi / 2296.6 ft gainThe route on Tryfan although, like many scramble routes, being open to artistic license, does have a few key points to help you stay on track. Starting out from the carpark along the A5, the first main point is the Milestone Buttress; go through the wooden gate and the path deposits you at the fo...Read more -
Glencoe, United Kingdom
Hike the Pap of Glencoe
4.5 mi / 2148 ft gainBegin the hike at the above coordinates and follow the path a few hundred feet along the road before diverting left through a gate and up an open field. Shortly after beginning up the hill, you'll come to fork. Follow the path over the footbridge and begin your journey to the Pap of Glencoe! Sta...Read more -
Stirling, United Kingdom
Hike Dumyat, Scotland
1.9 mi / 600 ft gainDumyat (pronounced De-mai-it) is a hill in Stirling Scotland measuring 1,371 ft. To arrive at the "Dumyat Path", from Stirling center head towards the University of Stirling via Airthrey Rd. As soon as you have passed the roundabout and University Rd West, you will be looking for your next right ...Read more -
Scottish Borders, United Kingdom
Hike to the William Wallace Statue
1 mi / 500 ft gainFinding the statue of William Wallace is a fun and worthwhile adventure suitable for the whole family. To get there begin by finding a small dirt parking lot located off B6356 between the towns of Bemersyde and Dryburgh. Be sure to not leave valuable belongings in your car, the area has historica...Read more