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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.
Four guided hikes on Skye plus Eilean Donan and Portree from Inverness, with a comfortable mini-coach and scenic stops.
“Tim is sososososo good tourist guide! Please no any hesitation to join this group!!! we are so enjoy this whole day! If you watched Modern Family, you will enjoy your day with a guide like Phil !!! If the day your guide is Tim!”
Guided hike to Arthur’s Seat from Holyrood Park for sweeping Edinburgh views, local hidden trails, and an expert guide. 2 hours.
“Dave is an excellent guide!Very friendly , knowledgeable and professional.He made the tour unforgettable !Thanks a lot.”
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.”
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 great! He made sure to stop at certain points (not only for views but for a break). It was a long hike up but he made it as easy as possible. The sunrise was not that dramatic but as expected for Scotland.”
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…”
4-hour Neath canyoning and waterfall trekking with wetsuits, helmets, and an English guide. Gorge walking, slides, swims, and safety.
“Had an absolute amazing time doing this it was super fun and Dave was as awesome very informative and reassuring would definitely do this again it’s a must”
Guided 6-hour Brecon Beacons hike to six waterfalls from Pontneddfechan, with chances to walk behind falls and finish with a plunge.
“Brilliant tour! We did the walk on my husbands birthday and we both absolutely loved it! Andy and Kate were great and the views and the waterfalls were definitely worth the tougher bits of the walk. Walk very suitable for different abilities as we I did it 5 months pregnant.”
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…”
Walk Tollymore Forest Park like the Starks on a 1.5-hour Game of Thrones trek with Stark cloaks, rain gear, and set stories.
“This was one of the highlights of my trip to Northern Ireland. The tour guide, Lar, was wonderful and made the whole walk an incredibly enjoyable experience. The forest itself is incredibly breathtaking, and is definitely a sight I will not forget.”
Guided day hike from Cardiff to four South Wales waterfalls, including a walk-behind cascade. Small group, expert local guides, muddy-fun trails.
“I really enjoyed this experience and the guide was lovely and kind! I highly recommend it”
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…”
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.”
A 3-hour guided hike from Calton Hill to Arthur’s Seat, with Holyrood Park wildlife and sweeping views, led by Lewis. Small group.
“Five stars just aren't enough to express how incredible Lewis was as a guide. This was my first experience, and I truly appreciated his knowledge, attentiveness, professionalism, and the thoughtful pace he maintained throughout. He made us feel comfortable and supported every step of the way. Outstanding.”
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…”
Take a 1-hour walk with the smallest sheep in the world at Frankly Farm Tours in Shropshire. Feed them, snap photos, and stroll.
“The tour was amazing, it exceeded our expectations hugely. We got there early so we’re able to sign in at the cafe and wonder around the farm being able to look and feed all the animals the grass feed and rich tea biscuits which they loved. Everything was very well organised and felt very personal…”
