Following on from the UK Alternatives to the American LDPs detailing the ultra long distance challenges in the UK, here are some real beasts from Europe. They’re all possible, with the first four being official routes. Though we thoroughly admit that the admit that the final one is rather a flight of fancy, yet still …
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We hear a lot about the Pacific Crest Trail (4270km) and the Appalachian Way (3500km), but are there any alternatives to these closer to home? Does Europe have routes that compete in any shape or form with these pinnacles of long distance; I’ll use the Americanism here; hiking? These are some options in no particular …
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The UK is blessed with so many Long Distance Footpaths that covering them all in one place would be a mammoth task! To make your life easier, we have picked five of the best UK Costal Paths from the long list of LDP walks that follow the coast. 1. South West Coast Path 1,014 km / …
You’ve already got into walking, wild camped a bit and know how to use a map and compass; you need another challenge. Walking one of the many long distance paths could be what you need this summer. Where to go? With so many options, this is probably the hardest part. You’ll nee to decide if …
There are so many English Long Distance Footpaths that we can barely scratch the surface. Here’s a selection of the wilder or more challenging routes, or as in the Pennine Bridleway – something altogether unique! A single brief article like this isn’t going to cover the lot – if you feel strongly about your own local path, then get …
Not sure which long distance footpath to set off on? Why not try one of these for size. All our routes on the site have been tagged with the relevant Long Distance Footpath if they form part of it so finding more should be easy enough. Offa’s Dyke – Moel Famau easy route. This is …
While there are many Scottish Great Trails, these are the four original Scottish long distance routes (LDRs), similar to the England and Wales National Trails, plus the daddy of them all – the unofficial Cape Wrath Trail. I’ll admit that I can’t be overly objective with these trails, as I think it’s a shame to travel …
Wales has it’s fair share of decent long distance footpaths, so here’s a selection of them. 1 – Cambrian Way 440Km The daddy of the Welsh routes, but scuppered along with the Cambrian National Park in the interests of the landowners. Passing over terrain that is as diverse as the Beacons, Pumlumon and practically all of …
If you want to take a walking holiday and really go lightweight, why not get someone else to carry your heavy bags for you? The Edge of Wales Walk offers just that along the spectacular Llyn coast… Many people choose to start the walk at Caernarfon, famous for its magnificent 13th century castle. The route …
