The 8 Best Hiking & Fell Walks in Britain

1.Game of Thrones Winterfell Locations Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54Our pick

Spend about nine and a half hours tracing Game of Thrones locations near Belfast with a local guide, often including former extra Robbie. Wear Stark cloaks, handle swords, visit Inch Abbey, Castle Ward, and Tollymore Forest, and hear how scenes were made. The tour includes transport and admission, but not lunch, and requires around 6 kilometers of walking.

“Absolutely loved this tour. Our tour guide Robbie was so enthusiastic and entertaining. Amazing scenery around the North coast.”

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2.Hike to the summit of Snowdon!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $74

Join a guide such as Simon, Tom, Keith, or Hywyn for a six-hour group hike from Llanberis to the summit of Yr Wyddfa, then back to the meeting point. Expect a small group of up to eight, steady encouragement, local stories, weather guidance, and wide views when cloud allows. You need moderate fitness, proper footwear, and clothing for fast-changing mountain weather.

“10/10 to Tom our guild absolutely wealth of knowledge and was always motivating the group to keep going 👌”

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3.Hill & Nature Hike – Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $116

Meet Rishi at King’s Theatre for a half-day hike into the Pentland Hills. You’ll ride the bus to the trail, climb toward a 493-meter peak, and learn about Scottish nature, geology, and history. Expect 5 to 6 miles of walking, steep uphill sections, Highland cattle, lochs, snacks, and an all-day bus pass.

“Rishi led an excellent tour of the Pentland Hills. We had a short bus ride to an easily accessible trail that was moderate hiking on good terrain. The hills were magnificent and we saw about a dozen Highland cows and two white wild horses. Rishi had a great wealth of knowledge to share about Edinburgh history, Scottish history in general, and geographical and geological history of the area, Rishi even pointed out numerous interesting facts about the flora and fauna of as we walked. Following the uphill we descended to a little reservoir and surrounding reforestation woods and then ended the hike by going through what I consider to be…”

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4.Skye Explorer Full-Day Tour with 3 Hikes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $187

Spend a full day exploring Skye by 16-seat mini-coach, with walks at the Cuillin Mountains, Fairy Glen, Quiraing, and Old Man of Storr. Guides such as Murdoch, Tim, Gordon, and Rob bring local history, folklore, and humor to the long drives. Lunch is optional, and the day suits active visitors who want more than quick photo stops.

“this was worth every penny. Rob was a wonderful host for the day and we were so grateful for this opportunity to do something we would not have been able to do otherwise. without a rental car it is otherwise difficult to visit Skye, but we really wanted to hike and not be stuck on some giant tour bus. this was a perfect day”

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5.Skye Explorer Hiking Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $179

Travel from Inverness to the Isle of Skye in a small group of up to 19, with guides such as Tim and Murdoch handling the driving and sharing Scottish stories. Walk at Sligachan and the Old Man of Storr, visit Portree, Fairy Glen, and the Quiraing, and return by about 9pm.

“Murdoch was an excellent tour guide. Not only were the hikes breathtaking and tons of fun, but his storytelling is out of this world. The drive up to skye from inverness was a long trek but his outstanding stories made the trip go by very quickly.”

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6.Arthur’s Seat Hike with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33Best value

Walk through Holyrood Park to Arthur’s Seat with an English-speaking local guide such as David, Zander, Chris, or Alexander. Expect a moderate, sometimes steep hike, regular breaks, stories about Edinburgh, plant and wildlife notes, and wide city views. The group is limited to 10, and the walk returns to the meeting point.

“Thoroughly enjoyed the morning of this hike. The hike was not difficult, but there are some steep areas. David was the guide and was full of interesting facts. Had I done this on my own, I don’t think I would enjoyed this as much. I learned so much about the city! Highly recommend!”

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7.Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119

Join Andy, Kate, or Graham for an eight-hour, 10-mile hike through wooded valleys near Cardiff. You’ll visit six waterfalls, walk behind Sgwd yr Eira, pass Dinas Rock, and may swim at the final falls. The small group has up to seven people, with transport in an electric vehicle and a guide-led route through South Wales.

“It is hectic but very satisfying. The park is beautiful and the guides, Kate and Andy were excellent. Their 2 dogs were the icing on the cake.”

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8.Arthur’s Seat Sunset Hike with Mountain Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $61

Join Mountain Marcus, or guides such as Sarah, for a two-hour sunset hike from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to Arthur’s Seat. The route avoids the busiest paths where possible, with time for photos, local history, wildlife, and a Scottish snack at the summit. Head torches help on the descent.

“Excellent tour guide Lots of history provided Good exercise Weather was grand no wind no rain Easy access to transportation”

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