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Big Trail Adventures is run by a small team of trail runners.
We plan and book every trip to suit you. So you can go when you like, you can choose your own pace and you can have a private room!
Here are some of our favourite trails.
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Yorkshire Dales & Lake District
Dales Way
Industrial heritage & dramatic landscapes
129km, 1,670m ascent
Get your personalised itinerary:- 129km | 80 miles
- 1,670m | 5,479ft
- Rolling
£609 per person 5-day hiker pace · our most popularPlan this trip -
Cumbria
Cumbria Way
A scenic trek through the Lake District.
112km / 2,900m
Get your personalised itinerary- 112km | 70 miles
- 2,900m | 9,514ft
- Mountainous
£609 per person 5-day hiker pace · our most popularPlan this trip -
Northern England
Coast to Coast
A journey from the Irish Sea coastline to the Ingleby Cross
309km | 6,000m
Get your personalised itinerary- 309km | 192 miles
- 6,000m | 19,700ft
- Mountainous
£1729 per person 13-day hiker pace · our most popularPlan this trip -
Across the Lakes Experience
A journey from the Irish Sea coastline to Kirkby Stephen
129km | 3,728m
Get your personalised itinerary- 129km | 80 miles
- 3,728m | 12,231ft
- Mountainous
£749 per person 6-day hiker pace · our most popularPlan this trip -
Cotswolds
Cotswold Way
Pastoral limestone escarpment through quintessential England.
164km / 4,000m
Get your personalised itinerary- 164km | 102 miles
- 4,300m | 14,100ft
- Hilly
£889 per person 7-day hiker pace · our most popularPlan this trip -
Scotland
Wee West Highland Way
Part of Scotland's iconic long-distance mountain path
80km / 1,750m
Get your personalised itinerary- 80km | 50 miles
- 1,750m | 5,741ft
- Hilly
£329 per person 3-day hiker pace · our most popularPlan this trip -
Cumbria Way Experience
A scenic trek through the Lake District.
70km / 1,441m
Get your personalised itinerary- 70km | 44 miles
- 1,441m | 1,390ft
- Hilly
£329 per person 3-day hiker pace · our most popularPlan this trip -
Wainwrights: Eastern Fells
Ridge walks, tarns, and literary landscapes
100km / 5,330m
Get your personalised itinerary- 100km | 62 miles
- 5,330m | 5,100m
- Tough
£749 per person 6-day hiker pace · our most popularPlan this trip -
Northern England
Hadrian's Wall Path
A journey through ancient Roman Britain
135km / 2,100m
Get your personalised itinerary- 135km | 84 miles
- 2,100m | 6,889ft
- Hilly
£609 per person 5-day hiker pace · our most popularPlan this trip -
Scottish Highlands
Great Glen Way
Scenic Highland canal journey through Scottish history.
125km / 1,600m
Get your personalised itinerary- 125km | 78 miles
- 1,600m | 5,249ft
- Hilly
£609 per person 5-day hiker pace · our most popularPlan this trip -
Scotland
West Highland Way
Scotland's iconic long-distance mountain path
154km / 3,155m
Get your personalised itinerary- 154km | 96 miles
- 3,155m | 10,351ft
- Hilly
£889 per person 7-day hiker pace · our most popularPlan this trip -
Scotland
Fife Coastal Path
A classic route for Spring and Summer
Comfortable accommodation
Local transport guidance
Clear day-by-day plan + GPX- 138km | 86 miles
- 1,114m | 3,656ft
- Rolling
£609 per person 5-day hiker pace · our most popularPlan this trip -
Perthshire
Rob Roy Way
A classic route for Spring and Summer
Comfortable accommodation
Local transport guidance
Clear day-by-day plan + GPX- 128km | 80 miles
- 2,500m | 8,202ft
- Rolling
£749 per person 6-day hiker pace · our most popularPlan this trip -
French Pyrenees
GR10 Section 1: Hendaye to Saint Jean Pied de Port
A classic route for Spring and Summer
Comfortable accommodation
Local transport guidance
Clear day-by-day plan + GPX- 101km | 63 miles
- 4,435m | 14,550ft
- Tough
£609 per person 5-day hiker pace · our most popularPlan this trip -
French Pyrenees
GR10 Section 2: Saint Jean Pied de Port to Etsaut
A classic route for Spring and Summer
Comfortable accommodation
Local transport guidance
Clear day-by-day plan + GPX- 124km | 77 miles
- 6,230m | 20,440ft
- Tough
£609 per person 5-day hiker pace · our most popularPlan this trip -
French Pyrenees
GR10 Section 3: Etsaut to Cauterets
A classic route for Spring and Summer
Comfortable accommodation
Local transport guidance
Clear day-by-day plan + GPX- 84km | 52 miles
- 5,650m | 18,540ft
- Tough
£609 per person 5-day hiker pace · our most popularPlan this trip
What you get with Big Trail Adventures
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Custom Adventure Plan
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Stays picked for your stops
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Door‑to‑door GPX in our app
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On‑trail support
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Share with up to four people
Some of our favourite places...
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Lake District
The Lake District is a UNESCO World Heritage site with mountains and valleys shaped by glaciers. Writers and artists have worked here for centuries, including Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Villages in the valleys offer places to rest and eat.
Key Highlights
- The highest peaks in England
- 16 major lakes
- Strong connections to literature
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Cotswolds
The Cotswolds sits in central England, with limestone hills and stone villages. Woods and meadows cover the landscape, while market towns preserve old architecture. The paths here suit most abilities and connect many points of interest.
Key highlights:
- 800 square miles of protected land
- 3,000 miles of paths
- Historic villages and market towns
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Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales combines limestone hills, green valleys, and stone villages. Fast rivers cut through the landscape, creating waterfalls and gorges. The area's caves and limestone features draw visitors interested in geology.
Key highlights:
- Network of limestone caves and gorges
- Traditional farming landscapes
- Historic routes between valleys
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South Downs
The South Downs forms a chalk ridge from Winchester to Eastbourne. Iron Age forts mark high points along the trail, while villages in the valleys provide stopping points. The white cliffs at Seven Sisters and Beachy Head mark the eastern end.
Key highlights:
- 100 miles of continuous ridgeway paths
- Ancient woodlands and chalk grassland
- Historic sites from Bronze Age to WW2
Read our Guides
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Guide to Pacing
Find out what sort of walker you are and how many days it will take to complete some of the best walking trails in Britain.
Guide to Pacing
Find out what sort of walker you are and how many days it will take to complete some of the best walking trails in Britain.
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Accommodation Booking Guide
Here is essential guidance on booking accommodation for your self-guided walkingadventures, following the itinerary provided by Big Trail Adventures. Please adhere closely to the recommendations below to ensure a smooth...
Accommodation Booking Guide
Here is essential guidance on booking accommodation for your self-guided walkingadventures, following the itinerary provided by Big Trail Adventures. Please adhere closely to the recommendations below to ensure a smooth...
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Essential Packing Guide for Your Mountain Adven...
Proper packing is fundamental to both your safety and enjoyment on the trail. Our approach combines years of mountain experience with practical wisdom to help you prepare for your journey....
Essential Packing Guide for Your Mountain Adven...
Proper packing is fundamental to both your safety and enjoyment on the trail. Our approach combines years of mountain experience with practical wisdom to help you prepare for your journey....