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Beginner’s Guide to Hiking in the UK:
Planning, Navigation, Weather & Access

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12 Real Hiking & Backpacking Tips From the UK Trail You Won’t Find in Most Guides

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Best High-End Backpacks for UK Hiking (2025 Edition)

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The West Highland Way:
Scotland’s Legendary Long-Distance Hike

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Our Latest Guides for 2025

Whether you’re heading out for a countryside stroll, tackling a rugged coastal hike, or embarking on a multi-day adventure like the West Highland Way, our expert guides will help you prepare—covering everything you need to know and pack for a safe and enjoyable journey

Hiking & Mental Health: Why the UK Hills HealLifestyle & Inspiration

Hiking & Mental Health: Why the UK Hills Heal

SQSQNovember 8, 2025
The Essential Day Hike Packing List for UK Trails (Beginner’s Guide)
Hiker with Daypack on a Day-Hike Section of the Hadrians Wall Path
The Essential Day Hike Packing List for UK Trails (Beginner’s Guide)

The Essential Day Hike Packing List for UK Trails (Beginner’s Guide)

The Loaded BackpackThe Loaded Backpack24 min
Leave No Trace:
The 7 Simple Rules Every UK Hiker Should Know
Female Hiker with Dark green tent wild camping tent on Conic Hill at thegolden hour.
Leave No Trace:
The 7 Simple Rules Every UK Hiker Should Know

Leave No Trace:
The 7 Simple Rules Every UK Hiker Should Know

SQSQ7 min
Beginner’s Guide to Hiking in the UK:
Planning, Navigation, Weather & Access
Family of three beginners hiking for the first time in the Lake District on a sunny afternoon, with rolling hills and a small lake
Beginner’s Guide to Hiking in the UK:
Planning, Navigation, Weather & Access

Beginner’s Guide to Hiking in the UK:
Planning, Navigation, Weather & Access

The Loaded BackpackThe Loaded Backpack16 min
7 Practical Compass Tips for UK Hikers
Hiker using a map and compass to navigate on the pennine way trail
7 Practical Compass Tips for UK Hikers

7 Practical Compass Tips for UK Hikers

The Loaded BackpackThe Loaded Backpack4 min
How to Use a Compass for Hiking in the UK: A Beginner’s Guide to Navigation
A Silva baseplate style compass on an OS map for navigation.
How to Use a Compass for Hiking in the UK: A Beginner’s Guide to Navigation

How to Use a Compass for Hiking in the UK: A Beginner’s Guide to Navigation

SQSQ13 min
How Fast Should You Walk When Hiking? A UK Hiker’s Guide to Pace, Naismith’s Rule & Real-World Timing
How Fast Should You Walk When Hiking? A UK Hiker’s Guide to Pace, Naismith’s Rule & Real-World Timing

How Fast Should You Walk When Hiking? A UK Hiker’s Guide to Pace, Naismith’s Rule & Real-World Timing

The Loaded BackpackThe Loaded Backpack17 min
Training for Long-Distance UK Trails
Female hiker in her 30s climbing a steep grassy hillside in the Lake District with a large rucksack, misty valley and rolling fells behind
Training for Long-Distance UK Trails

Training for Long-Distance UK Trails

SQSQ18 min
Weather-Proofing Your Hike: How To Read UK Weather Forecasts
Female hiker in rain gear checks Met Office weather forecast on iPhone in the Scottish Highlands
Weather-Proofing Your Hike: How To Read UK Weather Forecasts

Weather-Proofing Your Hike: How To Read UK Weather Forecasts

The Loaded BackpackThe Loaded Backpack13 min
12 Real Hiking & Backpacking Tips From the UK Trail You Won’t Find in Most Guides
Male hiker wearing a green jacket and large backpack with a blue sleeping mat, walking with a trekking pole on a rugged UK trail with rolling hills in the background
12 Real Hiking & Backpacking Tips From the UK Trail You Won’t Find in Most Guides

12 Real Hiking & Backpacking Tips From the UK Trail You Won’t Find in Most Guides

SQSQ12 min
Wild Camping Legality & Best Practices in the UK
Dark green wild camping tent on UK hillside overlooking valley at golden hour.
Wild Camping Legality & Best Practices in the UK

Wild Camping Legality & Best Practices in the UK

The Loaded BackpackThe Loaded Backpack11 min
Hiking with Children – 11 Things Every Parents Should Know
Hiking and Walking with Children Outdoors
Hiking with Children – 11 Things Every Parents Should Know

Hiking with Children – 11 Things Every Parents Should Know

SQSQ14 min
The West Highland Way:
Scotland’s Legendary Long-Distance Hike
The West Highland Way:
Scotland’s Legendary Long-Distance Hike

The West Highland Way:
Scotland’s Legendary Long-Distance Hike

SQSQ44 min

Latest Backpack Reviews

Backpacks, daypacks, and trail gear—reviewed, tested, and trusted on UK hikes so you can pick the right kit for your journey.

Best Hiking Daypack UK 2025:
Ultimate Expert Guide & Top Picks
Hiker wearing an Osprey Talon best hiking daypack UK on a steep, rocky trail in the Lake District demonstrating proper pack fit and stability.
Best Hiking Daypack UK 2025:
Ultimate Expert Guide & Top Picks

Best Hiking Daypack UK 2025:
Ultimate Expert Guide & Top Picks

November 8, 2025
Best High-End Backpacks for UK Hiking (2025 Edition)
Hiker overlooking UK valley with multiple premium hiking backpacks (no logos)
Best High-End Backpacks for UK Hiking (2025 Edition)

Best High-End Backpacks for UK Hiking (2025 Edition)

November 8, 2025
Osprey Atmos AG 65 Review (2025): Is This the Best Backpack for Multi-Day Hikes?
Veteran Hiker in the Lake District wearing Osprey Atmos AG 65 Backpack
Osprey Atmos AG 65 Review (2025): Is This the Best Backpack for Multi-Day Hikes?

Osprey Atmos AG 65 Review (2025): Is This the Best Backpack for Multi-Day Hikes?

November 8, 2025
Osprey Kestrel 48 Backpack Review: A Must-Have For Every Hiker
Is this he best backpack for hiking - The Osprey Kestrel 48L
Osprey Kestrel 48 Backpack Review: A Must-Have For Every Hiker

Osprey Kestrel 48 Backpack Review: A Must-Have For Every Hiker

October 7, 2025