WALKING AND HIKING
Walks and hikes from local favourites to longer adventures - including route ideas, practical information, and personal experiences
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Black Hill on the Pennine Way is the third highest hill in the Peak District National Park and the highest in West Yorkshire. It’s a Marilyn and an Ethel, and once had a fearsome and notorious reputation.
Circular walk to West Nab summit via the Wessenden Valley and crossing open access land. Free route download available.
There are hundreds of long-distance walking trails across the UK. Here are some of the best, along with extra links to explore even more.
Alston is a great base for walking in the Cumbrian North Pennines. Read about walks covering Cauldron Snout, Cow Green Reservoir, and Alston circular - all taking in parts of the Pennine Way National Trail.
On Christmas Eve, with driving rains and gusty winds of up to 60mph forecast, we headed out for a blast of fresh air. This is one of my favourite areas to walk, on open moorland with stunning scenery, but it was a wet and wild one! GPX download available.
This challenging walk across remote moorland had superb views, a surprise encounter with a mountain hare, and an incredible summit sunset. High on my list of favourite adventures.
Frequently asked questions about the West Highland Way. How long does it take, how to avoid blisters, what to pack, and more.
The West Highland Way is a 96 mile route in Scotland. It runs from Milngavie north of Glasgow to Fort William. Find out what we thought about our 7-day trip.
The Ethels are 95 hills in the Peak District, mostly over 400m above sea level. Find out more about the Ethels and how to plan walks to tick them off.
This lovely 2.80 mile circular walk starts and finishes in the village of Thurstonland (between Huddersfield and Holmfirth in West Yorkshire).
Walk: Fabulous circular walk in Swaledale, starting at Usha Gap campsite and going to Keld, via Muker.
Walk: Digley to Black Hill Summit, Peak District area of West Yorkshire. Route map available.
The Kentmere Horseshoe is a 12.8 mile circular walk, staying high for much of the day. It takes in 9 Wainwright summits and has some of the most incredible views in the Lakes.
New walking guidebook: Walking in the Upper Dearne Valley. Researched and written by Jacquie Budd (Outdoor Girl).
Discover 8 of the UK’s best circular long-distance walks — perfect for multi-day adventures without the hassle of arranging return transport.