These are the websites I often use to plan my own hikes — from sourcing maps and guides to finding places to stay — all in one place.
It’s one to bookmark for later.
Planning Guides From 10 Mile Hike
External Resources
National Trails And National Parks
Official websites for national trails and national parks across the UK.
Hiking Organisations And Walking Groups
Find everything from walking advice to downloadable routes with these hiking organisations.
Places to Stay
Discover backpacker hostels, campsites, bunkhouses, and camping barns with these useful directories.
Transport
Useful public transport resources for planning trail starts, finishes, and route changes.
Maps And Guides
The mapping tools and guidebook publishers I use most often for planning long-distance hikes in the UK.
Weather And Tides
Stay safe on the trail — these weather and tide resources help me plan and adapt along the way.
UK Public And School Holidays
To avoid busy trails and packed transport, use these government resources to check UK holiday dates.
I hope you find the directory useful, but if you’ve got a go-to planning resource that’s not listed, feel free to share it in the comments. I’d love to hear from you.
Happy planning!
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