r/UKhiking

138k members
r/UKhiking is a subreddit with 138k members. The community frequently discusses hiking, uk, wales, gear, and camping, and they frequently recommend/review hiking socks, trousers, and maps, and the most common flair used is gear, trip report, photos, route advice, and general discussion.
A community for hikers across the UK. Share your favourite walks, post photos from your adventures, swap tips and advice, and ask questions about trails. From short countryside strolls to epic National Trail adventures, this is your hiking hub.

Popular Topics in r/UKhiking

#1

Hiking

152 posts
#2

Uk

28 posts
#3

Wales

24 posts
#4

Gear

23 posts
#5

Camping

21 posts
#6

Scotland

20 posts
#7

Hike

19 posts
#8

Lake District

17 posts
#9

Mountain

16 posts
#10

Solo

14 posts

Products Discussed in r/UKhiking

Hiking Socks

33 reviews
#1
Darn Tough
4.9 from 13 reviews
#2
Smartwool
5.0 from 7 reviews
#3
Bridgedale
4.7 from 7 reviews

Trousers

31 reviews
#1
Revolution Race
4.8 from 4 reviews
#2
Decathlon
4.0 from 4 reviews
#3
Craghoppers
4.0 from 3 reviews

Maps

24 reviews
#1
Harveys Maps
4.0 from 4 reviews
#2
Ordnance Survey
4.7 from 3 reviews
#3
Harveys
4.3 from 3 reviews

Flair Used in r/UKhiking

#1
Gear
: "keeping feet happy for Coast to Coast"
20 posts
#2
Trip Report
: "8 miles around Wendover and Coombe Hill yesterday!"
17 posts
#3
Photos
: "Ambleside at Sunset"
16 posts
#4
Route Advice
: "Hiking England"
16 posts
#5
General Discussion
: "What are your favourite multi-day hikes you have done in the UK?"
10 posts
#6
Beginners
: "HighStones, South Yorkshire"
4 posts
#7
News
: "Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis"
2 posts
#8
Navigation & Maps
: "Best mapping app for the UK to be used for multiple activity types?"
2 posts
#9
Conditions / Weather
: "Snowdon – 14th July solo hike, looking for tips / company?"
1 post

Member Growth in r/UKhiking

Yearly
+20k members(16.6%)

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Last updated: July 2, 2026