UK holidays: The best hiking locations in the UK for post-lockdown breaks

Staycations in the UK have become the latest trend to take the travel industry by storm. And with summer holidays abroad looking less likely this year, many have set their hearts on a staycation spot.

Golden Cap, Dorset

Golden Cap is a hill and cliff on the south coast between Bridport and Charmouth.

It is known as the highest point on the south coast and is just a yards from Seatown Beach.

Not only is it perfect for a walking and beach holiday but has a range of accommodation nearby from camping to motorhomes which suit all budgets.

Ben Nevis via Carn Mor Dearg, Scottish Highlands

The highest mountain in the British Isles with a summit that’s 1,345 metres above sea level, had to make it onto the list.

The Carn Mor Dearg is actually Ben Nevis’ neighbour but there is a walking route for experienced mountain walkers that leads to the infamous mountain peak.

Snowdonia, North Wales

There are a few walking routes that you can take to see some of Snowdonia’s stunning views.

Aberglaslyn Gorge and Cwm Bychan is a circular six-mile walk that will take you past rivers, gorges and an old copper mine.

The Bochlwyd Horseshoe is for more experienced hikers which involves more scrambles and varied terrain.

Edale skyline, Peak District, Derbyshire

This 20-mile walk is perfect for those wanting to take their first ever long-distance walk.

Beginning at Win Hill and the walk covers the Lose Hill to Mam Tor ridge, Rushup Edge, Brown Knoll, and Kinder Scout’s southern edge.

A high level of fitness and 10 hours of your time are needed to complete this huge challenge.

Causeway Coast Way, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

This coastal route goes from Portstewart to Ballycastle in the northeast of Northern Ireland.

The whole causeway takes days to complete but you can always stay at one of the towns on the route and admire the stunning views.