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15 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours In the UK

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The 15 most popular hiking & trekking tours in the UK. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what it costs to book.

15 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours In the UK

From Inverness: Skye Explorer Full-Day Tour with 3 Hikes

From Inverness: Skye Explorer Full-Day Tour with 3 Hikes - Cuillin Mountains: Red and Black views plus a choice of walking styles

1.From Inverness: Skye Explorer Full-Day Tour with 3 Hikes

Most Popular★ 4.9

Four guided hikes on Skye plus Eilean Donan and Portree from Inverness, with a comfortable mini-coach and scenic stops.

“It was cold, wet, BUT I had the BEST time. Tim, our driver/tour guide was very knowledgeable, fun, and funny. The terrain absolutely STUNNING!! The rain and the wind added to the experience but in the best way. I will do this again! if you're thinking about it.....just do it, you will not regret the…”

215 reviews13 hoursFrom $175by WOW Scotland

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Edinburgh: Guided Hike to Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park

Edinburgh: Guided Hike to Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park - Holyrood Park: 650 acres, wildlife, and the feeling of walking through time

2.Edinburgh: Guided Hike to Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park

★ 4.9

Guided hike to Arthur’s Seat from Holyrood Park for sweeping Edinburgh views, local hidden trails, and an expert guide. 2 hours.

“Big thank towards our guide David! He pointed out so many interesting things about the hill, around the hill and around Edinburgh. The interactions between everyone made the trip even more excellent!”

96 reviews2 hoursFrom $32by Local Eyes Walking Tours

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From Cardiff: Guided Hike to 6 Waterfalls in Brecon Beacons

From Cardiff: Guided Hike to 6 Waterfalls in Brecon Beacons - Riding From Cardiff in a Fully Electric Vehicle (and Why It Matters)

3.From Cardiff: Guided Hike to 6 Waterfalls in Brecon Beacons

★ 4.9

Guided hike from Cardiff to Brecon Beacons’ six waterfalls. Small group ride in a fully electric van with Andy, rain or shine.

“Very fun and beautiful walk. Some of the trails were quite slippery and rocky, and be prepared to get wet when walking behind one of the waterfalls, especially if it’s been a rainy week, but overall a very enjoyable day with some great guides.”

60 reviewsby Wales Outdoors

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Edinburgh: Arthur’s Seat Sunset Hike

Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Sunset Hike - Meeting at the King’s Gallery and starting before the crowds

4.Edinburgh: Arthur’s Seat Sunset Hike

★ 5.0

Arthur’s Seat sunset hike in Edinburgh with Mountain Marcus. Small group, headtorch provided, panoramic views, and a guided route up and down.

“Marcus was very knowledgeable and friendly. We were lucky enough to just have the two of us and him on the tour and he was able to provide some great knowledge about the plant life in Holyrood Park, as well as some of its history. Book this tour!!”

37 reviews2 hoursFrom $60by Mountain Marcus

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Guided Hebridean Farm Hike near Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland

Guided Hebridean Farm Hike near Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland - Livestock and birds: wildlife that shows up when you’re paying attention

5.Guided Hebridean Farm Hike near Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland

★ 5.0

Guided Hebridean farm hike near Tobermory with wildflower ridges, ponies and seabirds, plus stories on horticulture and stone walls.

“Karen is lovely! My tour exposed me to beautiful views of surrounding isles and and waterways plus she is well educated in local Hortaculture and history i would gladly take this tour mutiple times my words cant express what my heart and mind experienced Also her husband teaches natural stone wall Construction. It is truely…”

25 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $47.99by Hebridean Farm Hikes

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Neath: Canyoning, Gorge Walking & Waterfall Trekking Tour

Neath: Canyoning, Gorge Walking & Waterfall Trekking Tour - Meet at SA11: how the 4 hours typically flow

Edinburgh: Hill & Nature Hike With a Local

Edinburgh: Hill & Nature Hike With a Local - Meeting at King’s Theatre and using that all-day bus ticket

8.Edinburgh: Hill & Nature Hike With a Local

★ 5.0

A 4-hour Edinburgh hike into the Pentland Hills: moorlands, lochs, wildlife chances, and geology + Celtic history with guide Rishi.

“Rishi was a great guide. The hike was great fun. He took great care of everyone. In addition to the hike, Rishi gave us lots of information about the landscape, Edinburgh and nature. We felt very comfortable and would definitely book a hike with him again. Thank you Rishi for this great experience and the…”

14 reviewsFrom $116by Rishi

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Newcastle: Game of Thrones – Tollymore Forest Trek

Newcastle: Game of Thrones - Tollymore Forest Trek - The Stark Cloak Welcome (And What It Changes)

9.Newcastle: Game of Thrones – Tollymore Forest Trek

★ 4.7

Walk Tollymore Forest Park like the Starks on a 1.5-hour Game of Thrones trek with Stark cloaks, rain gear, and set stories.

“Travelling alone and wanted something fun to do. Booking was straightforward and easy. Met with the tour guide, Lar, as described in the booking instructions. Lar was fun, informative and I had a brilliant morning wandering in Tollymore forest. The Game of Thrones theme was great fun, dressed in Stark cloaks with photos taken of…”

11 reviewsby Game of Thrones Tours

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Guided Breacon Beacons 4 waterfalls in day hike from Cardiff

Guided Breacon Beacons 4 waterfalls in day hike from Cardiff - Meeting at Tiny Rebel: logistics that keep your hike stress low

10.Guided Breacon Beacons 4 waterfalls in day hike from Cardiff

★ 5.0

Guided day hike from Cardiff to four South Wales waterfalls, including a walk-behind cascade. Small group, expert local guides, muddy-fun trails.

“Simon was my guide and he was a gentleman. It was only the two of us. He shared his lunch with me and always checked in on me as it was very muddy in places. The day itself was glorious and every part of the hike was very busy. It wasn’t too strenuous but you’d…”

8 reviews9 hoursFrom $121by The Great Weekender

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City Hike London (with Borough Market lunch break)

City Hike London (with Borough Market lunch break) - Meeting at Waterloo Station and Getting Set Up for a Smooth Walk

11.City Hike London (with Borough Market lunch break)

★ 5.0

A 4.5-hour guided London hike from Waterloo to Tower Bridge, packed with iconic sights, a Borough Market lunch break, and an optional pub.

“This tour was absolutely amazing!!! It ended up only being me and the tour guide, Paul. I was worried that it was going to get canceled, but thankfully it didn’t. Paul took me all around London, keeping the entire tour. I was so happy because I wanted to get out and see the sights right…”

7 reviewsFrom $41by Great London Tours

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Edinburgh: Arthur’s Seat Hike with Mountain Guide

Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Hike with Mountain Guide - Start at Holyroodhouse: your hike begins in the palace zone

12.Edinburgh: Arthur’s Seat Hike with Mountain Guide

★ 5.0

A small-group hike up Arthur’s Seat with a mountain guide for crowd-avoiding trails and big panoramic views over Edinburgh and beyond.

“Excellent Marcus was a brilliant guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area and had the perfect blend of information, walking and taking! Really enjoyable few hours. The highlight of our trip.”

7 reviewsby Mountain Marcus

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Edinburgh: Guided Hike to Arthur’s Seat and Calton Hill

Edinburgh: Guided Hike to Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill - Meeting at Howies and what the 3-hour timing really feels like

13.Edinburgh: Guided Hike to Arthur’s Seat and Calton Hill

★ 5.0

A 3-hour guided hike from Calton Hill to Arthur’s Seat, with Holyrood Park wildlife and sweeping views, led by Lewis. Small group.

“Excellent guide. Louis was personable and very knowledgeable of the area. He has obviously done the tour many times before and was mindful our level of ability at the top. Thanks Louis.”

7 reviewsFrom $27by Walks with Lewis

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Inverness: Private Secret Hike to the Shores of Loch Ness

Inverness: Private Secret Hike to the Shores of Loch Ness - Loch Ness shore time: the secret-track feeling you’re after

14.Inverness: Private Secret Hike to the Shores of Loch Ness

★ 5.0

Private hike from Inverness to a quiet Loch Ness shore with Caledonian pines, the waterfall, and Clava Cairns. Mercedes V-Class ($380 pp).

“C'était absolument magique! Nous étions seulement ma soeur, moi et notre guide, et le sentier que nous avons empruntés jusqu'au loch est réellement secret et connu des locaux uniquement. La promenade est assez facile je trouve, des enfants doivent pouvoir y arriver. Notre guide était extrêmement sympathique, il nous a beaucoup renseignées sur l'histoire de…”

4 reviews8 hoursFrom $380by Secret Highlands

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Shropshire: Sheep Trek with the Smallest Sheep in the World

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