New research has named the best English regions to go hiking, and Swindon has been ranked at number 8.
With its varied landscapes, rich history, and extensive network of trails, the UK is a haven for hiking enthusiasts.
Outdoor experts 'Blacks' have named the best English hiking spots, by looking at factors such as the number of trails, the % of moderate and hard trails, the number of dog-friendly trails and the elevation of trails. They also compared the UK’s biggest towns and cities based on several factors, including the most lakes and water views, the opportunity to see plants and wildlife, the weather, and more.
Swindon had a hiking hot spot score of 8.81%. The town scored the second highest, 58%, for trails with wildlife. The also ranked joint second for trails rated 'hard'.
Brighton & Hove secured the top position with an impressive hiking hotspot score of 9.94 out of 10. Diverse trail difficulties cater to both casual and more experienced hikers.
Plymouth ranks second with a score of 9.22. One of the most popular trails in Plymouth is the South West Coast Path. This renowned long-distance walking route starts in Minehead, Somerset, and runs along the coastline to Poole in Dorset, but the sections near Plymouth offer some spectacular coastal scenery.
The study also found that Edinburgh is the best place to go hiking in Scotland, East Kilbride is the UK region with the most wildlife hikes and Huddersfield, in Yorkshire, has the highest percentage of hikes rated ‘hard’ in England.
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