ENGLAND
MANCHESTER, BOLTON
rivington circular
SCOTLAND
EDINBURGH
costorphine hill circular
SCOTLAND
CLYDEBANK, DUNBARTONSHIRE
duncolm and the slacks
ENGLAND
wendover, kingsash, and haddington hill
ENGLAND
westhumble and box hill circular
ENGLAND
richmond park circular walk
ENGLAND
leith hill
ENGLAND
kinder scout
ENGLAND
dovestone and yeoman reservoir circular route
ENGLAND
old glossop and b-29 crash site circular
ENGLAND
sett valley trail and lantern pike
costorphine hill circular
Costorphine Hill Circular is a 25.7 kilometer loop trail located near Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until September.
LENGTH:
25.7 km
ELEVATION GAIN:
517 m
ROUTE TYPE:
Loop
wendover, kingsash, and haddington hill
Wendover, Kingsash, and Haddington Hill is a 9.6 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching.
LENGTH:
15.4km
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
DISTANCE FROM
CITY CENTER:
50Mins
USEFUL INFOS (PARKING
TRANSPORTATION METHOD etc.):
Chiltern Railway from London Marylebone to Wendover Station
westhumble and box hill circular
Westhumble and Box Hill Circular is a 3.6 mile loop trail located near Dorking, Surrey, England that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and trail running.
LENGTH:
5.8km
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
DISTANCE FROM
CITY CENTER:
55Mins
USEFUL INFOS (PARKING
TRANSPORTATION METHOD etc.):
South Western Railway from London Victoria to Box Hill & Westhumble Station
richmond park circular walk
Richmond Park Circular Walk is a 4.7 mile loop trail located near Richmond upon Thames, London, England that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options.
LENGTH:
7.6km
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
DISTANCE FROM
CITY CENTER:
40min by underground from City Centre
USEFUL INFOS (PARKING
TRANSPORTATION METHOD etc.):
London Underground to Richmond Station (Walk 25mins to Richmond Gate start of the route)
leith hill
Leith Hill is a 12.1 mile loop trail located near Dorking, Surrey, England that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for walking and running.
LENGTH:
19.5km
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
DISTANCE FROM
CITY CENTER:
1hr5
USEFUL INFOS (PARKING
TRANSPORTATION METHOD etc.):
Southern Railway from London Victoria to Holmwood station
kinder scout
Kinder Scout from Edale is a 8.9 mile loop trail located near Castleton, Derbyshire, England that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching.
LENGTH:
14.3KM
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Intermediate
DISTANCE FROM
CITY CENTER:
50 min train
USEFUL INFOS (PARKING
TRANSPORTATION METHOD etc.):
Manchester Piccadilly to Edale train station, lots of car parking, and Ramblers Inn pub at the start and end
dovestone and yeoman reservoir circular route
Dovestone and Yeoman Reservoir Circular Route is a 10.8 mile loop trail located near Dobcross, Greater Manchester, England that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking.
LENGTH:
17.4KM
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
DISTANCE FROM
CITY CENTER:
25 min train
USEFUL INFOS (PARKING
TRANSPORTATION METHOD etc.):
Manchester Piccadilly to Greenfield train station, and pubs and cafes.
old glossop and b-29 crash site circular
Old Glossop and B-29 Crash Site is a 8.3 mile loop trail located near Glossop, Derbyshire, England that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate.
LENGTH:
13.4KM
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
DISTANCE FROM
CITY CENTER:
30 min train
USEFUL INFOS (PARKING
TRANSPORTATION METHOD etc.):
Manchester Piccadilly to Glossop train station, and pubs and cafes
sett valley trail and lantern pike
Sett Valley Trail and Lantern Pike is a 7.6 mile out and back trail located near High Peak, Derbyshire, England that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and mountain biking.
LENGTH:
12.2KM
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
DISTANCE FROM
CITY CENTER:
45 min train
USEFUL INFOS (PARKING
TRANSPORTATION METHOD etc.):
Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills train station, and pubs and cafes.
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Pick a route
Adventure is at your doorstep: but remember, you should enjoy your first hike, not break any records. Choose a hike that suits your fitness and experience.
You should enjoy your first hike, not break any records. So, choose a hike that suits your fitness and experience.
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Check the weather
A look out of the window is not enough: avoid unnecessary surprises and check the weather along your route and throughout the day.
Save yourself unnecessary surprises and check the weather along your route and throughout the day.
Choose your gear
Dry and comfortable is the key: choose the proper clothes and footwear depending on weather and terrain. Pack extra protective gear for rain, cold and sun.
Choose proper clothes and footwear depending on weather and terrain. Pack extra protection for rain, cold or sun.
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Get a daypack
All you need on your back: For a day trip, choose a 10 – 20-liter daypack with a good carrying system. load it with no more than 10 % of your body weight.
Choose a 10 – 20-liter pack with a good carrying system. Load it with no more than 10 % of your body weight.
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Load food & water
Everything your body needs: pack water for the entire distance and food that is neither too heavy in your stomach nor on your back. Like fruit, energy bars and nuts.
Pack water for the entire distance and food that is neither too heavy in your stomach nor on your back.
Think of first AID
Safety is essential: carry a small first-aid kit for injuries that may occur during your hike. Like blisters, insect bites, sunburn, scrapes or twisted ankles.
Carry a small first-aid kit for injuries like blisters, insect bites, sunburn, scrapes or twisted ankles.
Carry a knife & fire
Better to have than to need: a knife and a lighter can be powerful and useful tools along your way and are a must on every trail.
A knife and a lighter can be useful tools along your way and are a must on every trail.
Charge your phone
Always stay connected: from navigation to weather forecasts to emergency calls – a charged mobile phone is another essential in your backpack.
From navigation to weather forecasts to emergency calls – a mobile is another essential in your backpack.
Inform a friend
Because you never know: before setting off, let a friend or family member know your exact route. So, you can always be found if you get lost.
Let a friend or family member know your exact route. So, you can always be found if you get lost.
Hit the road
The world is at your feet: keep your mobile off and your eyes open to fully enjoy the trail. Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing like footprints!
Keep your eyes and ears open to fully enjoy the trail. Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing like footprints!
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