r/UKhiking is a subreddit with 146k 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, route advice, trip report, general discussion, and photos.
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
Gear
: "Anyone want a new hiking pole?"
17 posts
#2
Route Advice
: "3 day circular hike Brecons/Peak district"
17 posts
#3
Trip Report
: "Weekend well spent in the Brecon Beacons."
14 posts
#4
General Discussion
: "Solo hikers, do you also talk to yourself out loud while on your journey?"
14 posts
#5
Photos
: "Shots from the West Highland Way this month!"
10 posts
#6
Conditions / Weather
: "West highland way last week."
3 posts
#7
Beginners
: "Impassable footpaths"
3 posts
#8
Navigation & Maps
: "Name the ridge"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/UKhiking
Yearly
+23k members(18.6%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026