r/UKhiking is a subreddit with 144k 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, gear, general discussion, route advice, 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
: "Shots from the West Highland Way this month!"
30 posts
#2
Gear
: "I only went and built a storage nook for all my hiking (and camping) gear"
26 posts
#3
General Discussion
: "Am I silly for doing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks on my own?"
20 posts
#4
Route Advice
: "Best Peak District walks to take a friend on"
20 posts
#5
Trip Report
: "3 days of hikes in Wales. Check out the view from the top of Pen y Fan at the end"
19 posts
#6
Conditions / Weather
: "West highland way last week."
5 posts
#7
Beginners
: "Want to go hiking in wales/or Peak District but have no one to go with"
5 posts
#8
Navigation & Maps
: "Name the ridge"
2 posts
#9
News
: "Climber Laura completes 'full house' of 1,072 peaks around UK"
1 post
Member Growth in r/UKhiking
Yearly
+22k members(17.9%)
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Last updated: September 21, 2026