4th June 2026
MAPPED: UK mountain challenges (that aren’t the Three Peaks)
One of these lesser-known but no less epic mountain challenges may have what you’re looking for – beyond bragging rights!
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Walking and Hiking Routes
Seeking some adventure inspiration? Our experts – among whom are guidebook authors, local mountain leaders, and hiking enthusiasts with decades of experience – have mapped the best walking routes across Britain and beyond.
Our latest mapped route guides
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4th June 2026
Your essential Eryri guide: 6 best mountain walks in Snowdonia/Eryri
Eryri is the finest mountain landscape in Wales - a nation that's hardly lacking. Explore its mountain architecture now.
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4th June 2026
Wild Tors: local guides share their best walks in Dartmoor
Our experts round up the best walks in Dartmoor - and some perfect pitching spots.
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4th June 2026
Let it flow: walking routes to the most impressive waterfalls in the UK
Here are some of the best hikes with waterfalls across our national parks, AONBs and beyond.
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4th June 2026
Local walkers map the best Peak District walks you’ve probably not seen on Instagram
Make space for newcomers and explore places you've yet to see on these Peak District walks.
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4th June 2026
From Lakeland with love: the best Lake District walks
With towering fells and tarns a-plenty, enjoy this national park to its fullest with these mapped route guides.
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30th April 2026
Hike further: long-distance trails in the UK and Ireland
Looking for some trail magic? One of these excellent long-distance trails in the UK and Ireland will no doubt provide.
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10th April 2026
Shhhhhhh! We share some quiet hikes in Snowdonia/Eryri
Our contributors share their Eryri/Snowdonia hidden gems for those seeking solitude in the craggy corners of North Wales.
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26th March 2026
Salted Paths: the best coastal walks in Britain
From Cul Mor to Exmoor, welcome in springtime on one of Britain's best coastal walks.
Mapped walking routes
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4th June 2026
Surrey Three Peaks: route guide
Want a challenge without the carbon footprint? Nike Werstroh recommends her local Surrey Three Peaks.
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4th June 2026
Peak District 9 Edges: route guide
Chiz Dakin suggests the Peak District Nine Edges, an epic challenge route along several of the eastern Peak District gritstone icons.
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3rd June 2026
Howgills 2000s: route guide
Richard Hartfield links these Cumbrian Tops on a high-level circuit of the Howgills 2000s.
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3rd June 2026
Lakeland 800s (Hadley Round): route guide
Norman Hadley maps a long, Lakeland gaunlet and creates a new challenge for you: the Lakeland 800s, aptly dubbed the Hadley Round.
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3rd June 2026
Lakeland 3000s: route guide
James Forrest bags all four of the Lakeland 3000s - Scafell, Scafell Pike, Helvellyn and Skiddaw – in a single route.
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3rd June 2026
Durham Dales 30: route guide
Ian Battersby teases out a trial for weary legs on the Durham Dales 30.
