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Photo of Glenfinnan viaduct and monument roundtrip 5.5 km Photo of Bidean nam Bian and Lost Valley 12 km Photo of Ballachulish Quarry, Loch Leven and Bracklet trail 5.7 km
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  • Glenfinnan viaduct and monument roundtrip 5.5 km

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    near Glenfinnan, Scotland (United Kingdom)
    Author
    Tjaart Molenkamp
    Distance
    3.40mi
    Elevation +
    449f
    TrailRank
    85| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofGlenfinnan viaduct and monument roundtrip 5.5 km Photo ofGlenfinnan viaduct and monument roundtrip 5.5 km Photo ofGlenfinnan viaduct and monument roundtrip 5.5 km

    This hike takes in the main sights around Glenfinnan: the famous ‘Harry Potter’ steam train viaduct, the Glenfinnan monument, the Glenfinnan station on the West Highland Railway, and Loch Shiel. The walk starts at Glenfi...

    Just great.
    Rafael Corrado
    Bedankt voor de route tip. Wij hebben de trein vanuit de westview gezien, helaas regende het wel. In de ochtend rijdt de...
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  • Bidean nam Bian and Lost Valley 12 km

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    near Kinlochleven, Scotland (United Kingdom)
    Author
    Tjaart Molenkamp
    Distance
    7.76mi
    Elevation +
    3858f
    TrailRank
    81| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBidean nam Bian and Lost Valley 12 km Photo ofBidean nam Bian and Lost Valley 12 km Photo ofBidean nam Bian and Lost Valley 12 km

    Beautiful and fairly strenuous hike from Glen Coe into the area of the Three Sisters, onto the highest peak in Argyll at around 1150 m, and down into the scenic Lost Valley. The three sisters are three north-south ridges...

    What a beautiful nature and wonderful photos I was excited to see your pictures Wishing you all the best, dear friend
    mehdi.tabibvand
    Gracias por compartir tu ruta. Nos ha ido muy bien seguirla.
    josepmora

  • Ballachulish Quarry, Loch Leven and Bracklet trail 5.7 km

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    near Ballachulish, Scotland (United Kingdom)
    Author
    Tjaart Molenkamp
    Distance
    3.52mi
    Elevation +
    456f
    TrailRank
    80| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBallachulish Quarry, Loch Leven and Bracklet trail 5.7 km Photo ofBallachulish Quarry, Loch Leven and Bracklet trail 5.7 km Photo ofBallachulish Quarry, Loch Leven and Bracklet trail 5.7 km

    Nice and easy hike in and around the village of Ballachulish, including a former slate quarry, dense woodland, Loch Leven and the Laroch river and estuary. I did this hike on a foggy day, so the views weren’t great, but ...

    Nice walk!
    Cpeet tracker

  • Ben lomond via ptarmigan ridge

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    near Rowardennan, Scotland (United Kingdom)
    Author
    PenalvaMar
    Distance
    6.66mi
    Elevation +
    1299f
    TrailRank
    79| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBen lomond via ptarmigan ridge Photo ofBen lomond via ptarmigan ridge Photo ofBen lomond via ptarmigan ridge

    Ben Lomond by ptarmigan ridge. A circular route. Car park, early morning, well...just before 9. Plenty of parking spaces still. Groups starting to arrive and start their ascend by the normal path, behind the toilets a...

    Good trail and we thought it is better to walk the other way around than most people do. Besides climbing this part is “...
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  • West Highland Way day #5

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    near Tyndrum, Scotland (United Kingdom)
    Author
    Os Pés do Caminho
    with João Monge Coutinho
    Distance
    17.47mi
    Elevation +
    1850f
    TrailRank
    75| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWest Highland Way day #5 Photo ofWest Highland Way day #5 Photo ofWest Highland Way day #5

    Tyndrum to Kingshouse WHW - A MUST. More information at the official website https://www.westhighlandway.org/

    Nice trip, lossen of Rain, but also very exiting
    Theo Visser

  • Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet's Foss loop

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    near Malham, England (United Kingdom)
    Author
    Peter Whitmarsh
    Distance
    5.41mi
    Elevation +
    4688f
    TrailRank
    75| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMalham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet's Foss loop Photo ofMalham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet's Foss loop Photo ofMalham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet's Foss loop

    This has got to be a contender for the best hike in England. It packs such incredible sights into a fairly short and easy walk. The paths are all good and it's easy to navigate at any time of year. Car park at the sta...

    Thank you - enjoyed following your trail!
    talmgd

  • Brig O'Turk, The Lendrick Hill and Dam Walk

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    near Brig o' Turk, Scotland (United Kingdom)
    Author
    bigmombee
    Distance
    5.94mi
    Elevation +
    837f
    TrailRank
    74| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBrig O'Turk, The Lendrick Hill and Dam Walk Photo ofBrig O'Turk, The Lendrick Hill and Dam Walk Photo ofBrig O'Turk, The Lendrick Hill and Dam Walk

    Nice and easy walk starting at the parking lot of the Glen Finglas Visitor Gateway at Brig o'Turk. The trail follows the orange signed path. The trail includes a small waterfall, spectacular views over the lower woodland...

    Nice walk. We took our dog with us en he could walk off leash at some parts. Lovely views.
    MachenJuud
    Nice walk!
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  • Winchester - Amberley : South Downs Way

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    near Winchester, England (United Kingdom)
    Author
    medwyn jones
    Distance
    52.76mi
    Elevation +
    4649f
    TrailRank
    73| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofWinchester - Amberley : South Downs Way Photo ofWinchester - Amberley : South Downs Way Photo ofWinchester - Amberley : South Downs Way

    2 full days of hiking to complete this stage of South Downs Way which is difficult to do as day hikes due to lack of public transport. Left Winchester at 11am on Wednesday and arrived at Amberley at 11ish on Friday, so...

    Great walk thanks
    Jacqui Scott

  • Hinxton, Duxford and Ickleton.

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    near Hinxton, England (United Kingdom)
    Author
    Sherwin P. Cedeno
    with Trini Hiker
    Distance
    10.07mi
    Elevation +
    3077f
    TrailRank
    72| Rating 3.0
    Photo ofHinxton, Duxford and Ickleton. Photo ofHinxton, Duxford and Ickleton. Photo ofHinxton, Duxford and Ickleton.

    This relatively long walking trail leaves the Wellcome Genome Centre in Hinxton and explores the small English Villages of Hinxton, Duxford and Ickleton. I started this walk just outside Mulberry Hall at 52.08237°N & 00....

    There are much better scenic and off road routes to enjoy these villages, with walking over meadows and by rivers. Do no...
    paularenouf
    Very scenic but traffic issues along the A 505... Other than that it was worth the effort...
    Trini Hiker

  • Watkin Path up Miners Track down - Circular Snowdon walk 21 km

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    near Nant Gwynant, Wales (United Kingdom)
    Author
    Tjaart Molenkamp
    Distance
    13.27mi
    Elevation +
    3835f
    TrailRank
    68| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWatkin Path up Miners Track down - Circular Snowdon walk 21 km Photo ofWatkin Path up Miners Track down - Circular Snowdon walk 21 km Photo ofWatkin Path up Miners Track down - Circular Snowdon walk 21 km

    This roundtrip takes you up to Snowdon summit via Watkin Path, down via Miner’s track to Pen-y-pass, and then back to the Watkin trailhead via public footpaths and a farm trail through the Afon Gwynant valley. The hike w...

    Excellent trail, I had a very good hiking day
    r-alex
    Awesome trail, would definitely recommend for hiking / trekking enthusiasts.
    Gabriel Iuga

  • Cambrian Way Part 1: Cardiff Castle to the Storey Arms

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    near Cardiff, Wales (United Kingdom)
    Author
    John P
    Distance
    91.00mi
    Elevation +
    15981f
    TrailRank
    68| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCambrian Way Part 1: Cardiff Castle to the Storey Arms Photo ofCambrian Way Part 1: Cardiff Castle to the Storey Arms Photo ofCambrian Way Part 1: Cardiff Castle to the Storey Arms

    The Cambrian Way is one of the finest long distance footpaths in Wales, stretching from Cardiff in the south to Conwy in the north, winding its way across all the major mountains of the principality (so a lot of climbs a...

    Sounds and looks a great place to walk.
    Ivo Aceto

  • Symonds Yat - Highmeadow Trail

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    near Symonds Yat, England (United Kingdom)
    Author
    Stompy
    Distance
    10.31mi
    Elevation +
    1332f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSymonds Yat - Highmeadow Trail Photo ofSymonds Yat - Highmeadow Trail Photo ofSymonds Yat - Highmeadow Trail

    This is an 11 mile circular forest walk around the Forest of Dean. It starts from the Forestry Commission’s Symonds Yat Rock Pay & Display Car Park and follows a yellow waymarked route, a challenging but rewarding walk. ...

    It's a good walk, well described here and easy to follow with the Wikiloc app. It takes in many important sites in an an...
    mikeco

  • Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park 4.6 km

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    near York Place, Scotland (United Kingdom)
    Author
    Tjaart Molenkamp
    Distance
    2.85mi
    Elevation +
    696f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofArthur's Seat and Holyrood Park 4.6 km Photo ofArthur's Seat and Holyrood Park 4.6 km Photo ofArthur's Seat and Holyrood Park 4.6 km

    Where can you experience a real hill walk in the middle of a European capital? The volcanic Holyrood Park with its summit Arthur’s seat offers this unique opportunity, as well as great views of Edinburgh, the Firth of Fo...

    One of the best hikes I did in my life.
    Bear Claw
    So amazing to have such great views over the capital city of Scotland
    John Hughes 8
    Not bad for a major city hike.
    Rafael Corrado

  • Old Man of Storr (Isle of Skye)

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    near Borve, Scotland (United Kingdom)
    Author
    Mx hiker
    with Serebrisky P
    Distance
    3.69mi
    Elevation +
    1020f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofOld Man of Storr (Isle of Skye) Photo ofOld Man of Storr (Isle of Skye) Photo ofOld Man of Storr (Isle of Skye)

    Amazing trail to the Old Man of Storr. This is an iconic hike in Isle of Skye, with incredible views and scenery specially in a sunny day. The hike is of moderate difficulty because it’s mostly uphill but is has no tec...

    Thank you! Helpful Gpx
    ilCriptarca

  • Eastbourne-Beachy Head Lighthouse-Seven Sisters 18 km

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    near Eastbourne, England (United Kingdom)
    Author
    Tjaart Molenkamp
    Distance
    11.17mi
    Elevation +
    1713f
    TrailRank
    66
    Photo ofEastbourne-Beachy Head Lighthouse-Seven Sisters 18 km Photo ofEastbourne-Beachy Head Lighthouse-Seven Sisters 18 km Photo ofEastbourne-Beachy Head Lighthouse-Seven Sisters 18 km

    This beautiful hike begins at the start of the South Downs trail at the edge of Eastbourne, and takes you along beautiful chalk cliffs to the mouth of the Cuckmere River within the Seven Sisters Country Park park and the...

  • Elterwater-Colwith Force-Skelwith Bridge-Elterwater 10 km

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    near Elterwater, England (United Kingdom)
    Author
    Tjaart Molenkamp
    Distance
    6.23mi
    Elevation +
    633f
    TrailRank
    65| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofElterwater-Colwith Force-Skelwith Bridge-Elterwater 10 km Photo ofElterwater-Colwith Force-Skelwith Bridge-Elterwater 10 km Photo ofElterwater-Colwith Force-Skelwith Bridge-Elterwater 10 km

    Beautiful hike with two waterfalls, a slate quarry, a lake, river meadows, and picturesque countryside. You can find something to eat and drink in Elterwater, in Little Langdale (about 100 m west along the road from Wils...

    Excellent light trail
    webersouzacalixto

  • Rhyd-Ddu Path up Snowdon Ranger Path down - Circular Snowdon walk 16 km

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    near Ffridd Uchaf, Wales (United Kingdom)
    Author
    Tjaart Molenkamp
    Distance
    9.77mi
    Elevation +
    3196f
    TrailRank
    65| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofRhyd-Ddu Path up Snowdon Ranger Path down - Circular Snowdon walk 16 km Photo ofRhyd-Ddu Path up Snowdon Ranger Path down - Circular Snowdon walk 16 km Photo ofRhyd-Ddu Path up Snowdon Ranger Path down - Circular Snowdon walk 16 km

    This roundtrip takes you up to Snowdon summit via Rhyd-Ddu Path, down via Snowdon Ranger Path, and from about 1.7 km before you reach the trailhead of Snowdon Ranger Path you take another public footpath through meadows ...

    Prachtige wandeling! Snowdon is een druk bezochte berg maar deze route is niet de populaire variant dus we hebben bijna ...
    arts.dennis

  • Hinxton, Cambridge.

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    near Hinxton, England (United Kingdom)
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    Sherwin P. Cedeno
    with Trini Hiker
    Distance
    5.62mi
    Elevation +
    1624f
    TrailRank
    65| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHinxton, Cambridge. Photo ofHinxton, Cambridge. Photo ofHinxton, Cambridge.

    This short walking trail leaves the Wellcome Genome Center in Hinxton and explores the small English Village of Hinxton. I started this walk just outside Mulberry Hall at 52.08237°N & 00.18427°E. The grounds are very gre...

    Very scenic trail...
    Trini Hiker

  • Old Man of Coniston 6.6 km

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    near Coniston, England (United Kingdom)
    Author
    Tjaart Molenkamp
    Distance
    4.07mi
    Elevation +
    1837f
    TrailRank
    65| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofOld Man of Coniston 6.6 km Photo ofOld Man of Coniston 6.6 km Photo ofOld Man of Coniston 6.6 km

    Great walk up the Old Man of Coniston (803 m) with excellent views of Coniston Water, Scafell in the distance, a landscape dotted with mostly abandoned quarries, and the Lake District National Park all around you. This i...

    Well marked, thank you so much! I enjoyed going back down the quiet, gently sloping path :)
    Chris Blower

  • Old man of Storr (The Storr) - Isle of Skye (An Stòr from Norse)

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    near Borve, Scotland (United Kingdom)
    Author
    Ruben.hera
    Distance
    2.77mi
    Elevation +
    1004f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofOld man of Storr (The Storr) - Isle of Skye (An Stòr from Norse) Photo ofOld man of Storr (The Storr) - Isle of Skye (An Stòr from Norse) Photo ofOld man of Storr (The Storr) - Isle of Skye (An Stòr from Norse)

    English (castellano debajo): The carpark is located right by the main road 6.8miles from Portree which will take about 10 minutes to drive. The carpark is not that big so fills up quickly mid-summer, there is an exten...

    Habría que seguir un poco más del Old Man of Storr al mirador, ahí están las vistas
    Berto Muñoz
    Geen
    Robert Rossou

  • Ridgeway and Farnborough

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    near Hendred, England (United Kingdom)
    Author
    TugBoat
    Distance
    10.06mi
    Elevation +
    499f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofRidgeway and Farnborough Photo ofRidgeway and Farnborough Photo ofRidgeway and Farnborough

    The view from The Ridgeway is across the rolling country side, and The Ridgeway itself is a easy track in this section. The walk continues through Farnborough and then back to to the The Ridgeway. Most of this walk is...

    I have done with company and it has been great. Easy to follow with pics for orientation (as when you take off Ridgeway ...
    javi.victoria.ruiz
    Very nice! Quiet and easy to follow. Some bits were a bit muddy but don't do like me, show up with proper trekking gear ...
    jalfer

  • Peak District Nord

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    near Hope Valley, England (United Kingdom)
    Author
    Xondu
    Distance
    32.68mi
    Elevation +
    5394f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofPeak District Nord Photo ofPeak District Nord Photo ofPeak District Nord

    [EN] A mix of walking and running through the Peak District. I arrived early in the morning to Hope station and started running slow. I went to Castleton and then followed a trail with some caves. Then I arrived to...

  • Pen y Fan

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    near Tai'r Bull, Wales (United Kingdom)
    Author
    karenilexmead
    Distance
    5.11mi
    Elevation +
    1814f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPen y Fan Photo ofPen y Fan Photo ofPen y Fan

    The easiest of the circular Pen Y Fan routes which goes up " The Motorway" a lovely wide path, then skirt around or climb up and down Corn Du ( climb it or take the path to the left around the back) before the final clim...

    We did this track, the weather was not that good but nice anyway. Thanks for sharing!
    pauminku

  • Thetford Forest - Beech and Fir Trails

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    near Thetford, England (United Kingdom)
    Author
    serra08
    Distance
    7.65mi
    Elevation +
    285f
    TrailRank
    63| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofThetford Forest - Beech and Fir Trails Photo ofThetford Forest - Beech and Fir Trails Photo ofThetford Forest - Beech and Fir Trails

    Nice walk in the heart of Thetford Forest. The Beech and Fir Trails are two walking loops that start and finish at High Lodge. The route that I am describing links both of them and starts in a different location avoidi...

    Thanks for sharing this walk - all good 😊
    john_dobson
    Really pleasant walk through forest - easy to follow with a cafe stop halfway along
    Luke Williams 1

  • Sennen Cove-Land's End-Penberth-Sennen Cove 22 km

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    near Sennen, England (United Kingdom)
    Author
    Tjaart Molenkamp
    Distance
    13.84mi
    Elevation +
    2008f
    TrailRank
    63
    Photo ofSennen Cove-Land's End-Penberth-Sennen Cove 22 km Photo ofSennen Cove-Land's End-Penberth-Sennen Cove 22 km Photo ofSennen Cove-Land's End-Penberth-Sennen Cove 22 km

    This beautiful hike takes you from Sennen Cove along the South West Coast Path to Penberth Cove, and then along an inland route through Penberth Valley back to Sennen Cove. On the way you see beautiful cliffs, the famous...

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