The Cape Wrath Trail, or CWT, is an almost 400km long-distance route from Fort William to the lighthouse at the most north-westerly point of Scotland, Cape Wrath.
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1. The Cape Wrath Trail. The Cape Wrath Trail is an incredibly rugged hiking route that runs through the western coast of the Scottish Highlands. This 205-mile route is said to be one of the most challenging long-distance walks in the UK, and it's not difficult to see why.
Aonach Eagach, ScotlandGlen Coe's Grade 2 Aonach Eagach ridge is considered the narrowest ridge on the British mainland and Scotland's toughest horizontal scramble – pretty daunting stuff considering it sits at 3,127ft. What's more, it's also one of the UK's most dangerous accident black spots.
South West Coast Path, 630 milesCreated by coastguards to spot smugglers, the South West Coast Path is the longest national trail in the country. It stretches from Minehead in Somerset across the coast of Exmoor to Penzance before looping east, finishing at Poole Harbour in Dorset.
Offa's Dyke PathCrossing 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).
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.
About the TrailPopularly 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. Today it is popular with walkers, runners, cyclists, horse riders and disabled people using mobility scooters.
Ben Nevis is probably slightly harder, but not a great deal, if Snowdon posed no great difficulty, then you should be absolutely fine. One thing to watch out for is how to get off the summit. The top of Ben Nevis is a bit of a plateau, and can be tricky to find the right way off in bad visibility.
Northumberland National ParkThis 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.
Half Dome, Yosemite National ParkFrom 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.
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail — commonly known as the Appalachian Trail or simply “the A.T.” — is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, measuring roughly 2,190 miles in length.
Google is celebrating the Appalachian Trail today (October 2) by dedicating its home screen to the 2,190-mile footpath that spans across 14 US states. The description reads: “The Appalachian trail is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, and has served sightseeing hikers for nearly 100 years.
Arguably, the most iconic hiking trail in Europe is the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB). 175km, 3 countries and over 9000m of elevation gain and loss. It circumnavigates Western Europe's highest peak providing almost endless perspectives of the Mont Blanc Massif and the many glaciers inching down its slopes.