The 6 Walking & Hiking Trips in Britain That Earn Their Price

1.Skye Explorer Full-Day Tour with 3 Hikes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $187Our pick

Join WOW Scotland from Inverness for a 13-hour Skye adventure in a 16-seat mini-coach. Guide-drivers such as Murdoch, Tim, and Murtagh mix local stories with four walks, from the steep Old Man of Storr to the Fairy Glen, plus Portree and an Eilean Donan Castle photo stop.

“That was one of the best tours I've ever taken anywhere. Not only the guide was a local but also a very caring person (I'm not referring to the superficial nice smiles you always get but real warmth), he was well prepared, nice to listen to and really intelligent in his storylines which is a rare gift. He also led us a bit off the beaten tracks and Scottish landscape managed the rest of it. It was such a lovely day! I highly recommend! Thank you so much!”

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2.Hill & Nature Hike With a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $116

Join local guide Rishi for a 4-hour Pentland Hills hike from Edinburgh. Walk 5 to 6 miles with 493 meters of ascent, spot lochs and wildlife, learn about Celtic history, geology, flora, and fauna, then return by bus with an all-day city ticket included.

“Rishi was a great guide. The hike was great fun. He took great care of everyone. In addition to the hike, Rishi gave us lots of information about the landscape, Edinburgh and nature. We felt very comfortable and would definitely book a hike with him again. Thank you Rishi for this great experience and the hike.”

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3.Brackenfield: Alpaca Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $33

Spend 90 minutes with Brackenfield Alpacas in Derbyshire. After a short introduction with guides such as Tara or Vicky, you meet your alpaca, walk through the Amber Valley hills, feed more animals in the paddock, then return to the barn for drinks and, on weekends, homemade shortbread.

“It was only my sister and I . Vicky went through all the dos and don’t about Alpanca’s. We then went on our trek which took along time as they just wanted to eat. Had a lovely afternoon xx”

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4.Northwest Highlands: Private Tour with Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 9 hours · from $386

Join Jamie of Secret Highlands for a private 9-hour trip from Inverness or nearby pickup points. Walk through Corrieshalloch Gorge, pause in Ullapool, view Stac Pollaidh and Suilven, picnic near Ardvreck Castle, and hike to the Bone Caves of Inchnadamph.

“Jamie found me just the right mountain to climb and arranged the rest of the day around this hike. I learned a lot and got a great workout!”

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5.Private Secret Hike to the Shores of Loch Ness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $380

Spend eight hours with guide Jamie exploring quiet Loch Ness roads, Caledonian pine woods, Foyers Waterfall, and a rarely visited loch shore. Add local baking, Dores Beach, Clava Cairns, and Culloden Battlefield. The hike includes a 200-meter descent and a return uphill, so sturdy shoes and fair fitness are essential.

“The guide arrived on time, gave us a few options to choose from and was nice and amiable. The attractions chosen, were suited to our expectations and were a great relief in comparison to previously experienced crowded tours. Our guide Jamie, turned out as a great guy and we had a very enjoyable time with him(hope it was mutual). All in all, will consider favorably in the future to take private tours.”

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6.Shropshire: Sheep Trek with the Smallest Sheep in the World

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $20Best value

At Frankly Farm Tours in Shropshire, meet tiny sheep Romulus and Rumpus, learn about their unusual breed, then walk, feed, and photograph them. An English-speaking guide leads the one-hour visit, with 20 minutes spent walking beside your sheep.

“Lovely afternoon with the sheep, they are very cute and friendly. Great fun feeding the animals too. Would definitely go again 😊”

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