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Long Distance Hiking With

Stephanie Boon

Stephie hiking on the cliffs of the South West Coast Path

Hey there, I’m Stephie – hiker, walking guide and artist. Come and discover what it’s like to step onto a trail just to see where it goes and what you can discover along the way. It’s what I’ve been doing for decades.

10 Mile Hike is an inspiring and practical resource for long-distance hikers in the UK, wherever you are on the journey.

Explore indepth trail guides, how to go solo and wild camp – all on a limited budget. Dip into uplifting articles, raw, honest trail journals, plan your next hike… Swing on your rucksack and start your journey here with me on 10 Mile Hike!

My Story

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Favourite Trails

Me smiling at the camera leaning against a rock at the top of the Teign Valley.

The Two Moors Way

This is a stunning, quiet gem in the south west of England that crosses Dartmoor and Exmoor national parks. If you enjoy a challenge you’ll love the open moorland – compass and maps at the ready!

The Two Moors Way
A view from my tent across a grassy field as the sun sets below the hill

The Ridgeway

Britain’s oldest road is a national trail full of prehistoric monuments and far-reaching views. Beginners will love it and if you want to try wild camping for the first time, this is the trail for you.

The Ridgeway
A view of the mountains of Beacons national park

Offa’s Dyke Path

Don’t miss this glorious trail that winds 177 miles along the Wales-England border, often following the original 8th century Dyke built by the King of Mercia. Prepare yourself for breathtaking scenery as well as ancient history.

Offa’s Dyke Path

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Hiking Essentials

I'm walking through long grass towards the camera wearing shorts and tee-shirt with a big rucksack on my back

23 Ways To Care For Your Feet!

You can’t hike without happy feet, and some of these tips might surprise you!

Care For Your Feet
Wild camp on the coast

The Wild Camping Guide

From finding a pitch to going solo, this is the ultimate guide to wild camping in the UK.

Wild Camping Guide
A selection of semi-packed hiking gear including tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag etc

Plan Your Hike Like A Pro

27 in-depth tips from calculating a budget to choosing the right gear.

Plan Your Hike
I'm sitting on a beach in summer hiking gear with my daysack on my lap - it's a gorgeous summer's day

The Beginner’s Guide To Hiking Gear

What to wear and take on a day hike – how to keep comfortable and find the best gear for the right price.

Beginner’s Hiking Gear

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Latest Posts

The Two Moors Way

Devon’s Coast To Coast Trail

What an epic hike! Devon does wild and windswept moors like nowhere else and 2 national parks guarantee scenery you’ll never forget – can I tempt you?!

Devon’s Coast To Coast
A view of Dartmoor across a dry stone wall and wooden gate

The Dartmoor Way

The Backpacker’s Guide

Hike the perimeter of Dartmoor national park for a taste of Dartmoor’s wildness, stunning views and picture perfect villages – not forgetting welcoming ancient pubs!

The Dartmoor Way

Plan Your Hike Like A Pro

27 In-Depth Tips

Whether you’re new to planning a long-distance hike or looking for ways to do it better next time, you’ll find everything you need to know in this inspiring guide. Let’s get planning!

27 In-Depth Planning Tips

More Inspiration

Explore Further

Zoe Langley Wathen standing with arms wide open hiking in the mountains of the Brecon Beacons

Women Afoot

Meet Zoe Langley-Wathen a hiker and podcaster based in Wales. Zoe’s story was one of the first aritcles in the Women Afoot series – a burgeoning treasure trove of solo hiking inspiration.

Women Afoot: Meet Zoe
A group of 4 happy women are smiling at the camera and one of them is holding a wooden relay baton above her head. They're on high cliffs with the sea behind.

The Women’s End2End Relay

Hundred’s of women took up the baton and hiked a relay from Land’s End to John O’Groats, challenging themselves and raising thousands of pounds for the Woodland Trust…and I got to lead them all along the north Cornwall coast.

Women’s End2End Relay
3 people are out on a very wet and misty moor. 2 are sitting on rocks and one is looking intently at a map

Get Off The Beaten Track

Have you heard of the National Navigation Awards Scheme? Their courses will boost your confidence and hone your skills ready for the hills! Step out of your comfort zone and get ready to explore!

Do A Navigation Course

What Was I Thinking?

My Journals

Looking over a bay to Looe Island on the horizon

Trail Journal

A daily account from the South West Coast Path. Sometimes I wish I’d just stayed in bed!

Trail Journal
I'm seen behind with a huge rucksack at hiking uphill to the top a stony track.

The Benefits Of Hiking

Filling up on the outside. What does hiking do for you?

Benefits Of Hiking
Resting my legs on the top of the cliffs, looking out over the sea

Depression And Walking (And Me)

“…The mind was a landscape of a kind and walking a means of crossing it.” Rob Macfarlane, thought provoking as ever…

Depression And Walking
A small pastel sketch in an expressionistic style

South Downs Way Sketchbook

Chalk tracks, Chanctonbury Ring, mirror-like dew ponds and scribbled notes – peek into my sketchbook from this blustery hike.

Trail Sketchbook
2 women facing each other with rocks in front of them and the sea behind.

Join Me

Hike Together

Join me for workshops and longer distance day hikes in Cornwall or book me as your personal guide, including multi-day hikes and overnight camps.

Hike With Me

Work With Me

Book me to lead hikes and workshops for your organisation, including charity walks and events. There are other ways we can work together too – click the button for more info.

Work With Me
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