United Kingdom

This is a classic must do hike in the UK. It starts off with amazing views, becomes an adrenaline filled scramble, has even more amazing views, has another adrenaline filled scramble, then ends with painful downhilling.  Though the actual scramble is only a rated a grade 1/2 scramble, the exposur...

This epic hike in the Scottish Highlands might top even the famous Ben Nevis. The hike is among the most greatest mountain range in all of the UK. Not only is this hike gorgeous, but it's also an adrenaline pumping adventure including grade 3 scrambling and legitimate route-finding. There are no ...

The trail is easily found, and starts 100m down the road from the Glenfinnan viaduct and monument visitor centre in a small gravel carpark. Walk through the small gravel carpark and onto the paved estate road.   Follow this track as it gently sweeps through the Glen for 8 kilometres before turnin...

The Isle of Islay is considered the center of Scotland's whisky tourism. Remote, pictureque and smelling of malt, the island is home to eight active distilleries, with as many as 25 located on the island throughout the years.  Although a few tour companies offer taxis and guided tours, for a real...

The gorge is split into 2 sections, the north side and south side of the road – the north side is accessible year round, but the south side is subject to periodic closures and is worth checking with the entrance station if it is open (a general rule is that it is closed between march and June due...

Start at The Tinners Arms at Zennor. There is a carpark right next to the pub with an honesty box. Head up the road past the pub until you reach the church and then follow the signposted public footpath down to the coast.  Once you reach the coast itself, head west and follow the footpath along t...

Getting there: Follow the A66 towards Scales and once you are about 2 miles away from Threlkeld, you'll find a quaint pub called the White Horse Inn. To begin the hike, park your car anywhere along the side of the A66 (near the pub) or alternatively, you can park in the car park next to the White...

This hike begins at the Seven Sisters Country Park, accessible from Eastbourne by way of Bus 12A towards Brighton. From the car park, walk south to a stony beach at Cuckmere Haven, where a view of the white cliffs will be to your left. Backtrack slightly (1/8 mile) to find the trail which leads u...

From London, I got a high speed train to Rye on the South East coast of England. Rye and the surrounding towns, more famously Hastings, are known as 1066 country and are steeped in English history. There are lots of walks available online and at the tourist information centre in Rye, but I chose ...

Bath Skyline Loop is an easily accessible trail from Bath, and takes a wide loop through meadows and hills with a picturesque view of the city. The full loop is around 6 miles, but there are numerous trails and ways to make it a bit shorter. The classic “skyline” view is near the start, if you go...

An incredible hike/walk around the Glenfinnan Viaduct, a famous section of the railway in the United Kingdom. It is a very peaceful place and parking is very easy. There is a small stream in the area and if you go in late August or early September, you'll be surrounded by Scotland's famous wildfl...

There is plenty of parking options at Kimmeridge Bay, which is located just a mile from the village of Kimmeridge. Follow signs for the SW Coastal Path on the west side of the parking lot, and head away from the Clavell Tower on the opposite side of the bay. You'll soon pass an old (but still fun...

The  Avebury Stones are a short distance from Bath in southwestern England. Exploring them only requires a short distance of walking, but rewards with views of the surrounding rural setting and a number of historic fixtures of this area. From Bath, drive, bus, or taxi to the village of Avebury. T...

Beginning at Peveril Point on the southwest edge of Swanage Bay, follow signs for the SW Coastal Path. This path is direct and easy to follow, but there are many sights and stops along the way to Kimmeridge.  After just less than 2 miles, you'll reach your first noteworthy landmark - the Anvil Po...

Departing from the car park at Lulworth Cove, there is only a short section of uphill trail before you reach the Durdle Door trailer park and parking lot. Your mile-long warm up will wear off at this point because you'll have to spend some time gazing at Durdle Door, an erosion-created arch in th...

If you love tales of Knights and legends, then you simply HAVE to visit Tintagel on the Cornwall coast in England. Even if you think these stories are just for kids, visiting for the scenery and the history alone is worth it. The Legend / The History Tintagel is a small village in North Cornwall,...