The Best Hiking Trails in England (United Kingdom)

2021-08-12 Scole and Billingford

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Neil

Distance

8.33mi

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194f

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Approaching from the village centre, park at the southern end of Bridge Road, Scole. Head NE along Bridge Road. Turn right. east, along Bungay Road. After 500 metres, turn left, NE, onto the footpath for 80 metres. ...

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Avebury World Heritage Loop

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Richard Basa

Distance

7.77mi

Elevation +

554f

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54

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A walk that’s within the Ridgeway National Trail passing thru the Neolithic Monuments such as: The Sanctuary, West Kennet Long Barrow, Silbury Hill and Avebury Stone Circles

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The Tolkien Trail (2)

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Raven Co.

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Distance

7.23mi

Elevation +

436f

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54

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The epic ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy was compiled over the course of some 16 years, and finally published in 1954/55. J.R.R. Tolkien, his wife and other children, regularly stayed at a guest house in the grounds belo...

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2020-10-20 Corton and Hopton

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Neil

Distance

9.86mi

Elevation +

164f

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CAUTION: In stormy weather and surge tides, avoid the beach. CAUTION: Take care crossing the A47 twice. Park at the North Beach car park (Links Road), Gunton. Head north along the beach as far as you can get. With ...

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Painswick circular hike via Sheepscombe

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Elsie Bee

Distance

6.45mi

Elevation +

1010f

TrailRank

53

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This is an excellent medium length hike on countryside paths and woodland trails with a couple of short sections on quiet country lanes. The scenery is varied and part of the route follows the "Wysis Way" . (The Wysis Wa...

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Mile End-Limehouse Cut-London Stadium-Victoria Park

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ReLi53

Distance

8.01mi

Elevation +

131f

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53

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Visiting London again. Since the daughter now lives in Mile End, I chose an airbnb nearby and so this hike started at my accommodation. Route: Mile End->Regent's Canal->Limehouse Cut->Lee Navigation->Waterworks River->...

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Newby Bridge, South Lakeland (Great Knott Wood + High Dam)

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Gisgorgas

Distance

5.98mi

Elevation +

971f

TrailRank

53

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The starting point is Newby Bridge. We got off the bus at Newby Bridge but you can also drive in either of the hotels car parks. A very pleasant (shade most of the time) but demanding walk at the beginning (steep area i...

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Wessex Ridgeway - Part 2 - Hindon to Avebury

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John P

Distance

52.59mi

Elevation +

3957f

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53

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The Wessex Ridgeway extends from Lyme Regis in Dorset to Marlborough in Wiltshire. This track is the section from the village of Hindon to Avebury, where I left the Wessex Ridgeway to join the Ridgeway National Trail. Al...

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Wessex Ridgeway - Part 1 - Lyme Regis to Hindon

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John P

Distance

83.18mi

Elevation +

9678f

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53

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The Wessex Ridgeway extends from Lyme Regis in Dorset on the south west coast of England to Marlborough in Wiltshire. Although following the outcrop of the chalk, this soft white limestone is rarely seen being covered wi...

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Hole of Horcum

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HayleyL

Distance

7.19mi

Elevation +

823f

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53

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If you are expecting a leisurely stroll along the ridge then this is NOT the hike for you. Parking available at the start (£3.80 all day) Some stiles and gates to negotiate. Very boggy in places. Livestock along every pa...

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Ashurst circular via gills lap

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Priscila3

Distance

16.20mi

Elevation +

1165f

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Get here by train to Ashford (Kent) Beautiful path Goes through gills lap Pay attention for Winnie Pooh characters houses Pub at 5km mark and almost near the end perfect for late lunch You can also have tea at Pooh's co...

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Sutton Bank - Lake Goremire - Thirlby - Boltby - Cleveland Way

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badsyntax

Distance

16.61mi

Elevation +

1811f

TrailRank

53

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A fairly non technical but long countryside hike along public footpaths. There is a steep section by Lake Goremire but otherwise it's moderate difficulty. Some sections are very muddy in winter. In summer you don't need ...

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Bowder stone and kings how

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tiggerhyde

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Distance

5.90mi

Elevation +

1132f

TrailRank

53

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Steep climb but not to heavy going fantastic views from the top looking back down Derwentwater then head over the top to stunning views of Borrowdale, Rosthwaite, seatoller and scafall. Before heading down to Bowderstone...

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Stoodley Pike and Todmorden Canal

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Peter Whitmarsh

Distance

8.98mi

Elevation +

1125f

TrailRank

53

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Great walk. Will definitely go back and do this again! From Wikipedia... Stoodley Pike is a 1,300-foot hill in the south Pennines. It is noted for the 121-foot Stoodley Pike Monument at its summit, which dominates ...

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Churchill Circular 4 - Village Explorer

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karenilexmead

Distance

7.01mi

Elevation +

784f

TrailRank

53

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A lovely undemanding route on a mix of woodland path, tracks and quiet roads. The walk passes through Winscombe, Sidcot, Shipham and Rowberrow. This can be a brisk walk of 2.5 hours or could take twice that if you take t...

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High Barnet - Dollis Valley Greenwalk - Hampstead Heath - Parliament Hill - Kentish Town v2

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South Herts Hikers

Distance

11.05mi

Elevation +

305f

TrailRank

53

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A trail from High Barnet station (Northern Line) mostly on footpaths to Hampstead Heath then Parliament Hill with panoramic views over London. Finish at Kentish Town Station (Northern Line and Thameslink) for London Unde...

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Thamesmead to Cutty Sark

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Richard j ford

Distance

13.67mi

Elevation +

732f

TrailRank

53

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Long walk mostly following the Green Chain walk for the first 2/3rds with lots of forest and park. A short urban section (which maybe could be improved by diverting through the bottom of Charlton Park) takes you to Black...

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Fuller Street circular walk via Fairstead & Terling

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Dil&Lee

Distance

5.94mi

Elevation +

266f

TrailRank

53

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Using good paths, this walk takes you beside and through woodland and along low ridges with great views. Visit Fairstead church, this walk will take you through the charming village Terling, see some ancient wall paining...

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Victoria Park-Lee Navigation-River Lea-Tower Hamlets Cemetery

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ReLi53

Distance

12.53mi

Elevation +

69f

TrailRank

53

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Another hike through East London was on the agenda for today (this time to the Hackney Marshes, the spiritual home of Sunday league football). On the way back we stopped in Stratford to eat Japanese Ramen and went to Jo...

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Holmwood - Guildford

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medwyn jones

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Distance

18.26mi

Elevation +

1457f

TrailRank

53

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Wonderful, if long walk though the Surrey Hills. Slight problem in the latter stages on the Down link approaching Wonersh in that the path was completely blocked by a fallen tree so had to work around this which was not ...

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Ladybower reservoir to Win Hill

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mostlyharmless

Distance

3.91mi

Elevation +

981f

TrailRank

53

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A circular walk, starting from the Heatherdene carpark, crossing the LadyBower Dam and then climbing the slopes of the Parkin clough to the Winhill plantation. This is quite a steep and potentially slippery ascent, but b...

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Shotover route (taking the beginning of green and ending in yellow route)

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javi.victoria.ruiz

Distance

4.23mi

Elevation +

335f

TrailRank

53

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Quite free treeking in Shotover. Circular path. I encourage to do even with your own interpretation. Wild animals (I have seen wild baby deer and horses). People with bikes and dogs around. I recommend to arrive with b...

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Thringstone

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psteven174

Distance

9.27mi

Elevation +

696f

TrailRank

53

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Grace Dieu Priory, Mount St Bernard Abbey, Blackbrook Reservoir, Whitwick Quarry. Thringstone Stone and loads of woods! Park in the Bull's Head car park. Now I'm a one for wandering and not keeping to the main paths ...

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Hertford North - Panshanger Park - Letty Green Loop v2

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South Herts Hikers

Distance

9.54mi

Elevation +

285f

TrailRank

53

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From Hertford North Station to Panshanger Park, Lady Hughe’s Wood, past the site of the former Panshanger House and the remains of the Orangery to Panshanger Great Oak which is estimated to be 450-500 years old Conti...

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High Barnet - Arkley - South Mimms - Bentley Heath loop v2

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South Herts Hikers

Distance

10.07mi

Elevation +

305f

TrailRank

53

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Starts outside Ye Olde Monken Holt Public House, 193 High St, Barnet EN5 5SU. Alternatively, Start on Hadley Green by the information board, opposite the CYMA car wash. Goes via Arkley Lane, Saffron Green, Dyrham Park, D...

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