Best Day Hikes Great Britain

Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet's Best Day Hikes Great Britain and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions.

Lace up your hiking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Reach Kinder Scout, the Peak District's highest point, for stunning views of the wild surrounding countryside; discover ancient fossils, grassy cliffs and fishing villages along Yorkshire's coastline; and find the perfect beer garden pit-stop on an all-day Dartmoor stomp.

Inside Lonely Planet's Best Day Hikes Great Britain:

• Discover 60 escapes into nature on foot that range from a few hours to a full day adventure
• Each hike features easy-to-use maps, detailed directions, difficulty rating (easy, moderate, hard), distance, terrain, start and end points, where to take a break and hiking tips
• Regional profiles provide an overview of the area, local transport, unmissable calendar events, where to stay and the best hikes to complete
• 'Also try' recommendations introduce additional hikes nearby
• 'Our Picks' section highlights the best: hikes to a pub, bodies of water and mountain hike experiences
• Local travel experts share their favorite hikes
• Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, getting around, accommodation, hiking etiquette, health and safety, responsible travel and more
• Covers: Cumbria & the Lakes; Devon & Cornwall; Southwest England; Northern England; Central England; Southeast & East England; London; Scotland; Wales

Set out on foot with Lonely Planet's Best Day Hikes Great Britain and explore the breathtaking landscapes of this very special part of the world.