What is the hardest National Trail in the UK?

With a combined ascent that exceeds the height of Mount Everest, the Pennine Way is arguably the most challenging National Trail in England and the route is recommended for experienced walkers who want a unique experience – but you don't have to walk it all at once! The Pennine Way is hilly and often remote.



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The UK's 8 toughest hiking routes
  • Welsh 3000s.
  • Devil's Ridge Mamores, Scotland.
  • Aonach Eagach, Scotland.
  • Broad Stand, Scafell, England.
  • Coire na Tulaich, Scotland.
  • Cairngorms 4000, Scotland.
  • Crib Goch, Wales.
  • Helvellyn's Swirral, England.


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The Dales Way is perhaps the easiest of these routes, as it makes its way easily through the Yorkshire Dales from Ilkley, passing through Burnsall, Grassington, Kettlewell, Buckden and Dent, then on to Sedbergh at the foot of the Howgill fells and on to Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District.

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Offa's Dyke Path Crossing the border between England and Wales more than 10 times, the Offa's Dyke National Trail path follows some of the finest scenery in both countries for 177 miles (285 km).

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Continental Divide Trail Arguably the most challenging thru-hike of the National Scenic Trails, it traverses five states, ranges from 4,000 to 14,000-feet in elevation, and passes through alpine tundra, broad glacial valleys, craggy mountain peaks, and desolate desert landscapes.

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Half Dome, Yosemite National Park From the moment you lay eyes on the last 400 feet of the Half Dome hike, you'll understand why it's considered one of the most dangerous hikes in America.

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Northumberland National Park This diverse national park is the most northerly in England and the least populated in the UK. Covering an area of 1,048 kilometres, this park encompasses Kielder Forest and the Cheviot Hills and receives just 1.5 million visitors a year.

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About the Trail Popularly known as 'Britain's oldest road', The Ridgeway still follows the same route over the high ground used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers.

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With over 500,00 posts on Instagram on top of that, Yr Wyddfa has been named as the UK's most scenic climb by outdoors experts Blacks . As the country's tallest mountain, it enjoys a bigger profile than other peaks in the national park and also benefits from being one of the most accessible.

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The Boardwalk Loop, Congaree National Park There are boardwalks that take you back in time, and then there are boardwalks that lead you into a scenic lush forest. The Boardwalk Loop at Congaree National Park in South Carolina is the latter — and it's the ideal beginner hiking trail.

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Proceed cautiously on this 233.9-mile point--point trail near Fort William, Highlands. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers.

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Most thru-hikers use a trail name along their long-distance hike. TRIPLE CROWNER: A thru-hiker who completes hiking all three major USA hiking trails: The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), The Appalachian Trail (AT), and The Continental Divide Trail (CDT.)

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