UK long-distance walks – what you need to know

The British Isles are covered in a fantastic network of footpaths which criss-cross the countryside, providing access to mountains and moorland, coast, valleys, woodland, meadows and rolling hills. Long-distance routes of more than a few days offer you the opportunity to really immerse yourself in an area, and explore stunning scenery, historical landmarks and fantastic coastlines. If you are new to long-distance walking, then there are plenty of routes that can be completed within a week. Here, we showcase the best of these routes and provide our go-to resources for planning a trip.

• British long distance walks