r/UKhiking
140k members
r/UKhiking is a subreddit with 140k 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 trip report, photos, general discussion, gear, and route advice.
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
Trip Report
: "Humbling Post 🫣"
77 posts
#2
Photos
: "Tryfan north face"
55 posts
#3
General Discussion
: "A reminder to be careful when walking on footpaths - I just had the worst encounter with a farmer"
24 posts
#4
Gear
: "Kit for Cumbria Way"
12 posts
#5
Route Advice
: "So need some opinions on this ..."
11 posts
#6
Beginners
: "First time Hikers"
10 posts
#7
News
: "YHA Dartmoor among 9 hostels to shut this year"
5 posts
#8
Conditions / Weather
: "Pembrokeshire Coastal Path"
4 posts
#9
Navigation & Maps
: "Best mapping app for the UK to be used for multiple activity types?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/UKhiking
Yearly
+20k members(16.6%)
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Last updated: July 24, 2026