Famous walks in Britain
The walks everyone talks about, with their usual start point, full distance, climb and typical time. Figures come from national park, National Trust and walking-guide sources. Always check conditions and carry a proper map on the hills.
Eryri (Snowdonia)
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
Lake District
- Helvellyn via Striding Edge13 km · 900 m climb · about 6.5 h
- Scafell Pike from Wasdale Head9 km · 900 m climb · about 5 h
- Catbells from Hawse End5.7 km · 380 m climb · about 3 h
- Newlands Horseshoe (Catbells, Maiden Moor, High Spy)17 km · 1100 m climb · about 6.5 h
- Haystacks from Gatesgarth8 km · 550 m climb · about 4 h
- Buttermere lake circuit7 km · 50 m climb · about 2.5 h
- Old Man of Coniston9 km · 780 m climb · about 4.5 h
- Aira Force and Gowbarrow Fell7 km · 350 m climb · about 3 h