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For me, there is no greater feeling than standing at the start of a national trail or standing in the sea, ready to make a coast-to-coast crossing or, for the truly intrepid, embarking on a multi-day journey that you, yourself, have devised. If the West Highland Way or Wainwright’s Coast to Coast have long been an ambition of yours, but the logistics of such a mammoth task leave you feeling overwhelmed, or perhaps you have completed one of the National trails and want to challenge yourself further, then this guide will hopefully help to put your mind at ease and help break down how to accomplish your ultralight long-distance walking goals.
Cleveland Way - England
West Highland Way - Scotland

Choosing a Path
The National Trails The UK Is blessed with several official long-distance walking paths; England and Wales boast 16 National Trails between them. The official website listing them all can be found here. These include famous trails such as the Pennine way and, the most recent addition to the National trails, The Coast to Coast. Scotland has an impressive 29 “Great trails”. A list of them all can be found here. Other Long-Distance Trails Of course, many other trails can be hiked here in the UK. If you are looking for more of a challenge or perhaps something closer to home, it’s worth looking at the long-distance walker’s association here. Some of the more infamous paths, such as the Cape Wrath Trail, Cambrian way or the Land’s End to Jon o’ groats path, are often not on a path... Read our Full Guide.

Safety Check-in Point: Whether you are travelling solo or you are in a group, it is still a good plan to have someone back at home who is keeping an eye on your progress and safety. Pre-arranging some check-in points along the trail is a good plan; ideally, a text or a phone call a day. Wi-Fi is often more available than a phone signal, especially... Read more.

Our Guide to Planning a Long-Distance Hike
Paul Messner Visits Ultralight! We had the pleasure of welcoming Paul Messner to our showroom this week! He stopped by to check out the Hilleberg Enan and explore our store – and he captured it all in a new video. If you’re interested in visiting our showroom to see our range of tents, test out some top outdoor gear, or get expert advice on your next adventure, we’d love to welcome you! 📌 Located in Teesside, North-East England – just off the A19. 📅 Open Monday to Saturday (closed Sundays). 🗣️To plan your visit, contact us: 📧 customer.service@ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk 📞 01740 644024 Watch the Video Here!

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