5 of the best places to walk

Do you love walking? Do you love dramatic scenery? Here is a list of five places you can find in the United Kingdom; Lake District, Yorksire Dale, Sperrins Region, Snowdonia National Park and Scottish Highlands are spectacular sites and offer a huge quantity of beautiful landscapes.

The Lake District – England
Lake District National Park is an area of 880 square miles in the heart of Cumbria. The Lake District offers inspiring natural landscapes, despite the ever changeable weather. In Lake District you will find England’s tallest peak, Scafell Pike at 977m, and England’s Longest Lake ,Lake Windermere. This Lakeland scenery has inspired artists and writers. You can also enjoy Lake District in a variety of ways such as a boat trip along Windermere Lake or taking the many walking routes of the national park and getting into the natural heart of the Lake District. Its range of small independent shops, country pubs and restaurants make it popular with walkers and visitors alike.

Scafell Pike (977m – Lake District)
There are two main routes up Scafell Pike – one start at Wasdale Head and the other at Seathwaite in Borrowdale with the first one being shorter than the second. The distance is about 10miles and you should expect that the walk will take between 6 and 8 hours if you are a novice walker. The walk is steep because there are a lot of steps of rocks and it’s a challenge for your legs and knees so be prepared with the correct footwear.  However it benefits from spectacular views of the lake and surrounding area. Scafell Pike is hidden from view at the beginning of the walk, but at least the summit of Scafell Pike shows the natural views in all directions that you can enjoy in good weather.

The Yorkshire Dale – England
The Yorkshire Dale National Park has outstanding scenery, a range of wildlife habitats and a rich cultural heritage. It’s a fantastic arena for recreation, peaceful relaxation and a haven for wildlife. The National Park is situated in the Northern England and it covers an area of 680 square miles.

The Dales Way
The Dales Way is about 80miles and run from Iikley to Bowness-on-Windermere. If you follow as far as possible riverside paths, it will offer you scenically attractive routes. You will follow natural and sometimes ancient lines of communication, and pass through many villages. It reasonably fits for a family during a week’s holiday.

Llanberis Path – Snowdonia National Park (Wales)
Snowdonia National Park covers 823 square miles of the most beautiful and unspoilt countryside in North Wales. It’s an area where people come to relax and enjoy a wide range of leisure activities.
Llanberis Path is the most popular of the tourist routes up Snowdon and is also the longest with 10miles return (6 hours return). In summer conditions, it’s one of the easiest paths but in winter, the path can be very dangerous.

Sperrins Region (Northern Ireland)
The Sperrins are the largest and least explored mountain range in Northern Ireland with dramatic landscapes, rivers teaming with life, mountains, valleys, forests, lakes, outdoor pursuits, indoor pursuits… something for everyone! The region is extremely accessible, Belfast airports and ferry ports, as well as Derry City airport are all within one hour of the Sperrins Region. With some of Ireland’s most spectacular and stunning scenery as your backdrop and right on your doorstep, this is the perfect location to get an extraordinary experience, no matter what your looking for!

Banagher Glen
It’s an idyllic forest valley surrounded by the peaceful uplands of the Sperrins. The circular 9mile route (4-5 hours) takes you through the forest to the summit of Altnaheglish Hill, past a reservoir and along mountain rivers.

By Nadjib