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Mountain Hikes in the United Kingdom

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Want to explore more of the mountains in Europe? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in the United Kingdom to bring you the top 20 routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in the United Kingdom.

Ben Nevis – See loop from Glen Nevis
Expert
07:09
8.39 mi
Garnedd Ugain loop from Nant Peris
Expert
06:07
10.2 mi
Amazing loop from Seatoller
Expert
04:54
5.31 mi
Ben Lomond Mountain Path loop from Luss
Expert
04:47
7.78 mi
Rocky trail – Top of Helvellyn loop from Glenridding
Expert
05:17
8.26 mi
Crib Goch – Garnedd Ugain loop from Nant Peris
Expert
05:38
7.49 mi
Garnedd Ugain – Crib Goch loop from Beddgelert
Expert
07:39
11.9 mi
Ben Lomond Mountain Path – Summit of Ben Lomond loop from Luss
Expert
04:47
7.54 mi
Top of Stob Coire nan Lochan – Bidean nam Bian loop from Kinlochbeg
Expert
05:55
6.71 mi
Waterfalls in the woods – Cadair Idris Range loop from Corris Uchaf
Intermediate
04:58
6.20 mi
Scramble – Tryfan summit loop from Nant Peris
Expert
05:14
6.65 mi
Top of Stob Coire nan Lochan loop from Kinlochbeg
Expert
04:20
5.21 mi
Pen Yr Ole Wen – Carnedd Llewelyn loop from Capel Curig
Expert
05:54
9.80 mi
Summit of Schiehallion loop from Tummel Bridge
Intermediate
03:55
6.54 mi
Mountaineering loop from Aviemore
Intermediate
03:08
5.63 mi
Summit of Beinn Ghlas loop from Ardeonaig
Intermediate
03:41
6.25 mi
The old man of Storr loop from Port Failthe
Intermediate
01:44
2.30 mi
A good area to rest – Mountain Peak Views loop from Aberfoyle
Expert
02:24
2.49 mi
The Mighty Penyfan loop from Llwyn-onn
Intermediate
04:31
8.75 mi
View from the top – Scree scramble loop from Keswick
Expert
05:11
8.88 mi

The 20 best mountain hikes in the United Kingdom

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    Ben Nevis – See loop from Glen Nevis

    Expert
    07:09
    8.39 mi
    1.2 mph
    4,275 ft
    4,275 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    2

    Garnedd Ugain loop from Nant Peris

    Expert
    06:07
    10.2 mi
    1.7 mph
    2,700 ft
    2,700 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    3

    Amazing loop from Seatoller

    Expert
    04:54
    5.31 mi
    1.1 mph
    2,900 ft
    2,900 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    4
    4

    Ben Lomond Mountain Path loop from Luss

    Expert
    04:47
    7.78 mi
    1.6 mph
    2,975 ft
    2,975 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    5
    5

    Rocky trail – Top of Helvellyn loop from Glenridding

    Expert
    05:17
    8.26 mi
    1.6 mph
    2,600 ft
    2,600 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    6
    6

    Crib Goch – Garnedd Ugain loop from Nant Peris

    Expert
    05:38
    7.49 mi
    1.3 mph
    2,825 ft
    2,850 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    7
    7

    Garnedd Ugain – Crib Goch loop from Beddgelert

    Expert
    07:39
    11.9 mi
    1.6 mph
    3,625 ft
    3,625 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    8
    8

    Ben Lomond Mountain Path – Summit of Ben Lomond loop from Luss

    Expert
    04:47
    7.54 mi
    1.6 mph
    3,000 ft
    3,000 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9

    Top of Stob Coire nan Lochan – Bidean nam Bian loop from Kinlochbeg

    Expert
    05:55
    6.71 mi
    1.1 mph
    3,475 ft
    3,450 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    10
    10

    Waterfalls in the woods – Cadair Idris Range loop from Corris Uchaf

    Intermediate
    04:58
    6.20 mi
    1.2 mph
    2,775 ft
    2,775 ft
    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    11
    11

    Scramble – Tryfan summit loop from Nant Peris

    Expert
    05:14
    6.65 mi
    1.3 mph
    2,950 ft
    2,950 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    12
    12

    Top of Stob Coire nan Lochan loop from Kinlochbeg

    Expert
    04:20
    5.21 mi
    1.2 mph
    3,125 ft
    3,125 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    13
    13

    Pen Yr Ole Wen – Carnedd Llewelyn loop from Capel Curig

    Expert
    05:54
    9.80 mi
    1.7 mph
    3,325 ft
    3,300 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    14
    14

    Summit of Schiehallion loop from Tummel Bridge

    Intermediate
    03:55
    6.54 mi
    1.7 mph
    2,275 ft
    2,275 ft
    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    15
    15

    Mountaineering loop from Aviemore

    Intermediate
    03:08
    5.63 mi
    1.8 mph
    1,500 ft
    1,525 ft
    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    16
    16

    Summit of Beinn Ghlas loop from Ardeonaig

    Intermediate
    03:41
    6.25 mi
    1.7 mph
    2,150 ft
    2,150 ft
    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    17
    17

    The old man of Storr loop from Port Failthe

    Intermediate
    01:44
    2.30 mi
    1.3 mph
    875 ft
    875 ft
    Intermediate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    18
    18

    A good area to rest – Mountain Peak Views loop from Aberfoyle

    Expert
    02:24
    2.49 mi
    1.0 mph
    1,050 ft
    1,050 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    19
    19

    The Mighty Penyfan loop from Llwyn-onn

    Intermediate
    04:31
    8.75 mi
    1.9 mph
    1,875 ft
    1,875 ft
    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    20
    20

    View from the top – Scree scramble loop from Keswick

    Expert
    05:11
    8.88 mi
    1.7 mph
    2,825 ft
    2,825 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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