5 of the UK's best long distance walks

There's certainly no shortage of great long distance hiking trails in the UK. In fact, if we go by the typical definition of a long distance trail (a trek that will take more than one day's walking to complete, or is over 31 miles), then the UK has over 230 of them! Whether it's a gentle stroll through the countryside or a more serious trek with lots of ups and downs, chances are you'll find exactly the trail you want without having to get on a plane and heading over to the Continent.