r/UKhiking is a subreddit with 143k 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 photos, route advice, general discussion, gear, and trip report.
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.
Looking to camp?
Our sister community, r/UKwildcamping, is dedicated to wild camping and responsible overnight adventures in the UK.
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
Photos
: "Another day of bullying myself to get outside. 4 more trigs bagged ✅️"
52 posts
#2
Route Advice
: "Skye MRT raise concerns after rescuing 20 Skye Trail hikers in one day"
31 posts
#3
General Discussion
: "Possibly the nicest corner of Reddit"
30 posts
#4
Gear
: "PSA - the Decathlon MH500 waterproof jacket is currently on sale at £59.99 (that’s £20 off)"
30 posts
#5
Trip Report
: "I hiked from Manchester to Sheffield in one day. AMA"
24 posts
#6
Beginners
: "The Cobbler day trip"
12 posts
#7
Navigation & Maps
: "This is a road right?"
6 posts
#8
Conditions / Weather
: "Hiking in hot weather"
6 posts
#9
News
: "Taff Trail (warning)"
4 posts
#10
Ad/Service
: "Old Country Walking magazines (2010-2016) free to good home"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/UKhiking
Yearly
+21k members(17.4%)
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Last updated: August 29, 2026