r/UKhiking

137k members
r/UKhiking is a subreddit with 137k members. The community frequently discusses hiking, uk, wales, gear, and camping, and they frequently recommend/review walking boots, trousers, and maps, and the most common flair used is trip report, photos, general discussion, beginners, and conditions / weather.
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

Walking Boots

108 reviews
#1
Scarpa
4.8 from 19 reviews
#2
Altberg
4.8 from 13 reviews
#3
Meindl
4.6 from 11 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
Trip Report
: "Humbling Post 🫣"
106 posts
#2
Photos
: "Snowdon summit at 0500 this morning!"
48 posts
#3
General Discussion
: "Not everyone wants to hear Dire Straits"
14 posts
#4
Beginners
: "First time Hikers"
10 posts
#5
Conditions / Weather
: "The difference 24 minutes can make"
8 posts
#6
Gear
: "Tips for small dogs on long hikes?"
7 posts
#7
Route Advice
: "Public footpath cutting straight across a farm"
6 posts
#8
Navigation & Maps
: "King Charles costal path."
1 post

Member Growth in r/UKhiking

Yearly
+21k members(17.8%)

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Last updated: June 11, 2026