hiking
Hiking essentials list: 19 things to pack on every multi-day hike
Heading off to a conquer a long-distance trail this summer and wondering what hiking essentials to take with you? Our expert guide includes a list of hiking gear and accessories that should make it into you pack.
Best down jackets tested in 2024: wrap up warm for winter
Helen Webster puts eight of the best down jackets to the test
Best walks in the Lake District National Park
Of all the national parks in Britain, the Lake District in North England is arguably the most celebrated – discover the area's fells, rivers, waters and towns with our guide to the best walks in the Lake District National Park.
Best walks in Dorset
One of England's most-loved counties, Dorset's coastal cliffs, bird-rich moorland and marsh and vast pebble beaches are a hiker's dream. Here's our guide to the best walks in Dorset
Best autumn walks in the UK
The arrival of autumn sees the British countryside transform into a spectacular display of oranges, reds, yellows and golds – experience this seasonal splendour with our pick of the best autumn walks in the UK.
Best walks in Surrey
Explore the woodlands, rivers and rolling hills of Surrey with our favourite county hikes.
14 sensational walks in the Cairngorms National Park
Take a hike through this vast, untamed area of Scotland with our expert guide to the best walks in the Cairngorms.
Llyn y Fan Fach walk, Brecon Beacons
This four-mile walk along a bustling river, lonely llyn and wild mountain ridge is one of the best walks in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Ogmore-by-Sea to Dunraven Bay walk, Vale of Glamorgan
Teeter along cliff-tops, search for a lost village and dangle your net in countless rockpools on this walk along South Wales' unspoilt coastline from Ogmore to Dunraven Bay
Old Man of Coniston walk, Lake District
Walk beside high tarns and copper-mining relics to the summit of the Old Man of Coniston, a magical fell-top in the heart of the Lake District
Kinder Scout walk, Peak District
Sandwiched between Manchester and Sheffield in the Peak District National Park, the bleak but beautiful upland plateau of Kinder Scout is a landscape of wind-swept waterfalls and rocky crags, perfect for hikers and scramblers alike.
30 of the UK's most beautiful winter walks
From the Scottish Highlands and English Lake District to enchanting Welsh woodlands and Northern Ireland's wave-buffeted coast, here is BBC Countryfile Magazine's pick of the UK's most spectacular winters walks.
Bradford-on-Avon to Bath canal walk, Wiltshire/Somerset
Celebrate the Kennet and Avon Canal with a stroll that blends natural beauty and Georgian engineering
Best walks in Northumberland
Explore Northumberland's wild coastlines, vast forests, romantic ruins and rolling hills with our favourite walking routes.
Water-break-its-neck walk, Radnor Forest, Powys
This short woodland wander to one of Britain’s most unusually named waterfalls is ideal for a family adventure, come rain or shine
Walk: Crackpot Hall, North Yorkshire
Discover a lush corner of Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales where an intriguing ruin watches over a landscape of majestic waterfalls and verdant valleys
Best walks in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
From spectacular hills and mountains to glistening waterfalls, rivers and lakes, the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) in South Wales has something for everyone. Our guide reveals the best walks in the national park – all with an OS Map and route description
Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill walk, Peak District
In this quiet corner of the Peak District National Park a turf-covered monster has lain sleeping for millions of years – discover the spectacular Dragon's Back with this 5.4-mile hill walk.
Best walks in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's countryside is a walker's paradise. From the drama of the Causeway Coast and County Down's Mourne Mountains to the serenity of Glenariff Forest Park and Belfast Caslte, here are some of the country's greatest walks
Scotland's best walks
Explore the Highlands, Scottish Isles, Borders and more with our guide on the best walks in Scotland. Whether you're looking for long-distance Highland hikes, coastal treks or short river walks and loch-side strolls we have walking routes for all abilities.
Best walks in England
Discover the beauty of the English countryside on foot, from the quiet country lanes and riversides of South England to the spectacular hills and dales of North England. Here is our guide to England's best walks and hikes.
Best walks in Shropshire
Climb volcanic hills, discover old ruins and visit pretty rural towns in one of England's most diverse counties.
Best walks in Dartmoor National Park
This huge moorland scattered with staggering granite tors in the south-east of Devon is a hiker's paradise – discover the best walking routes in Dartmoor National Park with our guide.
Best walks in Derbyshire
Discover ancient woodlands, wild rivers, classic country houses, and dramatic hills and mountains with our round-up of the best Derbyshire walks.