What's the best long walk in the UK?

[steveo]

Edited from the Walking Hadrian's Wall thread, which I was considering

[nashoi]

Yes, a while ago now though. Took 4 easyish days going east to west, the scenery getting better the further west you got.

[steveo]

Four days? It's eighty odd miles! I was thinking eight minimum. You must be an athlete.

Do you have any accommodation suggestions?

[nashoi]

Athlete? No. Happy to cheat a bit? Yes. We spent the night before with a friend in Gateshead who gave us a lift to the "start" (about 10 miles in) the next day.

Accommodation wise it was a B&B followed by a bunk house then another B&B, which were ok but nothing memorable.

It's quite easy walking but to me the scenery was a bit dull. If you're a regular walker (I'm not) and want to cross it off your list then fine, but to be honest I'd far rather spend a week on somewhere like the dales way.

It's

[El Pibe]

...monty python's flying circus?

[steveo]

So... Maybe not Hadrian's Wall

Any suggestions?

[StraferJack]

some terrific cliff walking along the coast in Devon

And from what little walking I've done since moving to teh South Downs, I can't wait to tackle longer walks

[Huggers]

a couple of my friends did the West Highland Way this year, over 8 days as a warm-up for their one month 400k Camino de Santiago. They said is was beautiful.

[????]

Offa's Dyke

[adonirum]

North Norfolk Coast Path Runs between Hunstanton and Sheringham About 15 miles Don't know if that qualifies as a "long walk" for you, steveo.

[nashoi]

I haven't walked the whole length of it but one of my sisters lives near the start of the dales way in Addingham and the scenery is stunning. About the right length at 80 miles.

http://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/outandabout/gettingactive/promotedroutes/dalesway

[haruki]

The Pembrokeshire coast path is stunning, 186 miles long.

http://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/explore-pembrokeshire/coast-path/

[Townleygreen]

>>The Pembrokeshire coast path is stunning, 186 miles long.

Totally agree - just fantastic!

Also consider the Pennine Way, Offa's Dyke and South West Coast Path from Swanage to Minehead, though I've only done the Dorset and Cornwall sections. They were stunning.

[Jeremy]

From Peckham to Penge - via ED, Dulwich Village, and Crystal Palace. Deprivation, regeneration and affluence all in one morning.

[steveo]

I have done that one. In fact I used to run it in my younger days.

Maybe it would look different if I did it the other way round

[MrBen]

I did this one in 2013: http://www.ldwa.org.uk/Surrey/W/2323/founders-footpaths-anytime.html

It was the founding walk of the Long Distance Walking Association (cool dudes) and is 26 miles long and doable in a day in time for a finish at the Abinger Hatch pub: http://theabingerhatch.com/

It's easy to get to from London and has long and beautiful stretches away from people/roads/noise....

[KidKruger]

For me it's the Pennines. Walked a lot of it, always in separate visits from 2 days to a week.

I've only ever hiked it, with less sightseeing and mainly on the trail, I just want the moors all day.

Also recommend West Highland way for more dramatic/steeper scenery.

[SLad]

Pennines or peak district, say Sheffield to Hathersage is beautiful or the area around Castleton.

Closer, anywhere on the South Downs Road, particularly around Devils Duke. Access the materials for Trailwalker and do any bit of that. Better still enter trailwalker and do lots of lovely long walks in training.

[Spokesman]

West Highland Way is a belter from Milngavie to Fort William. 96 miles doable in 5 days.

[steveo]

Crikey, isn't that yomping?

[El Pibe]

jump on a cheap easy jet flight to verona and walk in the dolomites, NOW you're talking scenery!!!

[Help-Ma-Boab]

The Dulwich Raider goes on some interesting walks. I'd start with one of them before progressing onto anything more challenging.

[red devil]

The Isle of Wight Coastal Path is good for a beginner...

http://www.visitisleofwight.co.uk/things-to-do/walking/walking-routes

[Jessie]

I can't believe the scenery of Northumberland has been described as dull. I lived near Hadrian's Wall when I was a teenager for a couple of years and I am still blown away by the scenery up there.

[PeckhamRose]

Time it right with the tide, and do Pegwell Bay around the Isle of Thanet to Minnis Bay. That's around 16 bays. If the tide goes against you the views from the top or the promenades are pretty great too. And along the way there are some wonderful pubs.