If you have ever wondered about hiring a motorhome in winter, fear not! The winter months are a perfect time of year for hiking!
The UK offers some incredible mountain and hill walking, here are the our top 5 favourite spots!
Snowdon, Snowdonia National Park, Wales
Height: 1,085m (3,560 ft)
Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales and one of the most popular hikes in the UK. Thesummit offers breathtaking views across Snowdonia and, on clear days, you can see Ireland. Thevariety of routes to the summit, from easy to challenging, makes it great for both beginners and seasoned hikers.
Ben Nevis, Scotland
Height: 1,345m (4,413 ft)
The highest mountain in the UK is a must for mountain walkers. Although it’s a challenging climb, especially if you take the more technical CMD Arete route, the views from the summit are incredible, overlooking the Scottish Highlands.
Scafell Pike, Lake District, England
Height: 978m (3,209 ft)
Scafell Pike is England’s highest peak and offers a challenging but rewarding hike with stunning panoramic views over the Lake District National Park. The landscape around Scafell is rugged and beautiful.
Helvellyn, Lake District, England
Height: 950m (3,117 ft)
Helvellyn is one of the most famous and accessible mountains in the Lake District. The Striding Edge route is a thrilling ridge walk for more adventurous hikers.
Blencathra, Lake District, England
Height: 868m (2,848 ft)
Known for its dramatic shape and thrilling ridges, Blencathra offers excellent hillwalking with options like Sharp Edge, which is a technical ridge for experienced walkers.
Each of these spots offers its own unique experience, from challenging mountain scrambles to more gentle hill walks, and they all showcase the diverse beauty of the UK’s landscapes. What are you waiting for?
