7th August 2009 - by Tony Maniscalco
The Best Destinations For a UK Walking Holiday
With worldwide trekking growing ever more popular, it’s easy to
forget that some of the world’s finest walking country and most
beautiful peaks are located just on your doorstep. The
mountains of the UK may not be able to match the Alps or the
Himalaya for size and sheer spectacle, but they provide
breathtaking vistas and enjoyable routes for walkers of all
levels of experience.
Profiled below are four of the best regions to take a UK
walking holiday. Whether you are looking for gentle day walks
or tough peak to peak challenges, each of these regions
provides some of the finest hiking in the United Kingdom.
Scottish Highlands
Harsh and rugged, the Scottish Highlands are also home to the
biggest peaks and toughest challenges for a UK walking holiday.
Adventurous walkers and climbers are often drawn to the
Munroes, a series of almost 300 mountains in the Highlands that
are over 3000 feet in height, but walkers of all levels can
enjoy excellent walking in the highlands. Fort William and
Aviemore are centres of hiking and climbing in Scotland, with
most of the major peaks and routes accessible from one or the
other.
Highest Peak: Ben Nevis (1,344 metres)
Best Route: The West Highland Way is the classic walking route
in Scotland, running from Milngavie to Fort William and taking
in innumerable Highland highlights along the way.
Lake District
The Lake District is perhaps the most beautiful destination for
UK walking holidays. Located in the North West of England, the
mixture of mountains, valleys and deep lakes has been beloved
by hikers and poets alike for centuries, most notably providing
inspiration for William Wordsworth and the Lake Poets. It also
contains the highest peak in England, Scafell Pike.
Highest Peak: Scafell Pike (978 metres)
Best Route: The Wainwright Memorial Walk. Designed by Arthur
Wainwright, this spectacular, 102 mile walk hits every
highlight in the Lakes; a classic UK walking holiday.
Peak District
Despite the name, the Peak District is a landscape of gentle
hills rather than dramatic peaks, and is perfect for light
hiking in the United Kingdom. Located in the heart of England,
the Peak District is also notable for its accessibility from
Manchester and Sheffield.
Highest Peak: Kinder Scout (636
metres)
Best Route: The High Peak Trail. Following the line of an old
railway, this 17 mile trail offers enjoyable walking and
outstanding views out across the Peak District.
Snowdonia
The adventure playground of Wales, Snowdonia is a truly
stunning place to visit on a UK walking holiday. Snowdon, the
highest mountain in Wales, stands at the centre of this region,
but it is a treasure trove of outstanding peaks that includes
Tryfan, Cader Idris and Cnicht amongst the highlights. For a
balance of high peaks and dramatic scenery, it is hard to beat
Snowdonia.
Highest Peak: Snowdon (1085 metres)
Best Route: The 15 Peaks. Not one for the faint hearted, this
challenging walk takes in every Welsh peak over 3000 metres
high. It can be completed in a single day, though you’d be
better advised to tackle it in a couple of stages to enjoy the
scenery along the way.
Source: http://articlesabroad.com
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