The British Isles are the perfect destination for a hiking trip, as these unique countries have beautiful and diverse landscapes, from the lush valleys and mountains of Wales to the beautiful sandy beaches and turquoise waters of Cornwall.

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Here are some of the best hiking routes, from novice through to very challenging, which will suit the more experienced hikers:
* South West Coastal Path – the South West of England is famous for its miles of designated coastal pathways. This is even a website devoted to these routes at www.southwestcoastpath.com, and here you can plan trips and find out all about the destinations to visit along the routes, from the historic town of Barnstaple in North Devon to the one of the worlds biggest natural harbours at Poole in Dorset. For those who are keen to take on the main challenge then the whole 630 mile round trip is a must, which takes in all the routes from Minehead in Somerset on the north coast, travelling right around the stunning Devon and Cornwall Peninsula and ending on the beautiful south coast shores of Poole harbour. Along this route there is plenty to see including rocky coastlines and sandy shores, some of the wildest moor land in the world at Exmoor and Dartmoor, and also plenty of typical British wildlife, meadows, fields and woodland. You can take the Coastal path hiking trip in stages, which will give you time to explore each area you pass through and will give less experienced walkers a chance to rest in between stages. It can take quite a few weeks to traverse the whole 630 miles at this rate, and many hikers prefer to do this route in stages, taking a week or two to complete a couple of sections, and returning the following holiday from where they left off to complete some more.

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* The Cotswolds – this is a beautiful area in Southern England, and has a lush, green landscape, with gently sloping hills and pretty stone buildings. The Cotswolds is an official area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB), and has an abundance of lovely walking paths that meander across the countryside, and is only a few miles from the historic town of Bath.
* The Cairngorms and Creag Meagaidh in Scotland - these mountainous areas in Scotland are breathtaking, and in winter even the lowlands often get snow and subzero temperatures. There are some challenging trails around the peaks, which travel through diverse landscapes such as icy and rocky ridges, open heath land and also ancient Caledonian pine forest, that contains many endangered species plants and animals.

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There are rules for walking in the countryside in the UK, which are listed under ‘The Countryside Code’, and mostly these are based on commonsense. You can get copies of the code from Tourist Information Centres and online, but the main points are as follows:
* All public footpaths are marked with signs, so stick to these and avoid walking on unmarked trails, as these often traverse private land. Yellow arrows mean public footpaths, blue arrows mean bridleways (path for horses and walkers) and red arrows mean byways (infrequently used by vehicles). Some national trails are marked with acorn symbols.
* Many remote places do not have mobile phone coverage, so always inform someone where you are intending to walk, and what time you plan to return.
* Always close gates behind you properly, and use the stiles when provided so you do not have to climb over fences or stone walls, (this can damage them and you!).
* Always pack up your litter and take it away with you, or dispose it in any public bins provided.
* Do not approach life stock unless it is avoidable (for example if they are grazing near the path) and walk around the edge of crop fields following the marked route.
* Do not pick or damage any flowers or plants, or remove wildlife from its environment.
* Keep dogs under control, and always leash them when near life stock. Make sure you clear up after them as well, and remember there are fines for dog fouling in the UK.
* Never light fires or drop cigarettes and matches

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