The best and most budget-friendly way to see the beauty and charm of a country is by foot. If you love hiking, exploring the rich and diverse landscape of England is what we’d recommend.
From its scenic coastline and sprawling moors to the vast and rugged beauty of its 10 national parks, the English countryside offers the crème de la crème of hikes. Keep reading to discover the best one day hikes in England.
St Agnes' Trail – Cornwall
This wonderful trail boasts stunning coastal and heathland views, and provides a great way to explore the picturesque Cornish villages of Perranporth and St Agnes.
St Agnes’ Trail delivers stunning sea views and an opportunity to immerse yourself into local history. The trail winds its way through Mesolithic hunters and Second World War ammunition lookouts allowing hikers to really get a feel for the heritage of the area. If you don’t have a full day to spare, why not try the St Agnes Head Lookout Loop? This 1.3-mile route takes roughly one hour to complete and is dog friendly.
Malham Cove - Yorkshire Dales
Located close to the popular village of Malham, the cliff side scenery of Malham Cove will stun the most well-travelled hiker.
This curving limestone formation resembles a historical amphitheatre, with hikers reaching its peak able to take in a steep vertical drop of 260 feet. There are also a number of hidden highlights to enjoy at Malham Cove as Hand Luggage Only details:
“On this hike, you will go through Janet’s Foss – a wonderfully pristine area that is perfect for capturing photos of the gorgeous waterfalls and pretty much basking in the natural scenery before making your way to Gordale Scar, a canyon that is flanked by huge rocks on either side. Malham Cove itself is pretty amazing too and is a perfectly idyllic spot with gently flowing water running through beautifully green rolling hills!”
Hadrian's Wall – Northumberland
Walk the wall that has stood for almost two thousand years and travel back in time to discover an incredible civilisation. This famous frontier stretches for 73 miles from coast to coast. Travelling the entire length of the wall from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway will take you six to eight days in total. But even dedicating just a day to hiking part of Hadrian’s Wall will allow you to appreciate this inspiring monument in all its glory.
There are a number of forts, museums and interactive displays along the way meaning you can combine your love of hiking and history in one journey.
Scafell Pike - Lake District
Give yourself a challenge by conquering England’s highest mountain and war memorial. Scafell Pike is 978 metres high, so certainly isn’t for the faint-hearted. Hikers can choose from three routes, each of which boasts incredible views of this stunning and changeable habitat.
Rosedale Walk - North York Moors
If you’d prefer a more peaceful hike, head to Rosedale in North Yorkshire. Rosedale Walk offers an interesting view of rural England and a poignant look into Yorkshire’s industrial past.
On route, you’ll see ironstone mines, kilns and a moorland railway. Its popular 7.5-mile circuit takes you into the heart of Rosedale Abbey village, which is pretty, charming and set in rolling countryside.
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