There are some truly beautiful places in the UK where you can walk. As we approach National Hiking Day on November 17, outdoor experts at Blacks have revealed the UK’s most popular hikes.
The experts have analysed AllTrails and Google search data from October 2023 to September 2024. They also examined the average temperatures and rainfall to reveal the best hikes to try this autumn and winter.
In top place was a trail which took around two hours and 15 minutes to complete. It has impressive views of moorland, woodland, archaeological remains and the renowned Rhaeadr Fawr waterfall.
The trail also follows an easy gradient, with only a few steep descents, perfect for any outdoor enthusiast. However, the trail does get busy so hikers may want to avoid going early in the morning to avoid the crowds.
The UK’s top 10 most popular hikes:
9. Box Hill and Juniper Hill
Area – Surrey Hills National Landscape
Average October-November temperature (°C) – 9.5
Average October-November rainfall (mm) – 67
AllTrails rating out of five – 4.5
Annual searches (October 2023 – September 2024) – 8,890
Hiking score out of 10 – 8.27
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9. St David’s Peninsula
Area – Pembrokeshire
Average October-November temperature (°C) – 11.5
Average October-November rainfall (mm) – 123
AllTrails rating out of five – 4.8
Annual searches (October 2023 – September 2024) – 2,250
Hiking score out of 10 – 8.27
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8. Monsal Trail
Area – Peak District
Average October-November temperature (°C) – 7.7
Average October-November rainfall (mm) 87.5
AllTrails rating out of five – 4.5
Annual searches (October 2023 – September 2024) – 386,500
Hiking score out of 10 – 8.50
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7. Hadrian’s Wall Path
Area – Wallsend, Tyne and Wear
Average October-November temperature (°C) – 8.9
Average October-November rainfall (mm) – 64.5
AllTrails rating out of five – 4.3
Annual searches (October 2023 – September 2024) – 53,400
Hiking score out of 10 – 8.62
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6. Pen yr Old Wen and The Carneddau
Area – Snowdonia National Park
Average October-November temperature (°C) – 8.5
Average October-November rainfall (mm) – 107.5
AllTrails rating out of five – 4.8
Annual searches (October 2023 – September 2024) – 20,460
Hiking score out of 10 – 8.7
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