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Pendle Hill, Lancashire, England

Spooky Strolls: Haunted Heritage Hikes in the UK

Photo: Sarah Beckworth, Outdooractive Editors

Step into the enchanting world of Halloween with our curated collection of spooky walking routes across the United Kingdom. Explore haunted villages, eerie forests, and ancient city streets, all illuminated by the eerie glow of lanterns and the moon. Each route is carefully selected to provide an unforgettable Halloween experience, filled with ghostly tales, mysterious legends, and the thrill of the unknown. Whether you're seeking a family-friendly adventure or a spine-chilling journey, our Halloween walking routes collection offers something for everyone. Embrace the spirit of the season and embark on a memorable, otherworldly adventure with our handpicked routes, perfect for Halloween enthusiasts of all ages.

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updated on: September 25, 2023
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Hiking route · South West England
Postbridge Circular
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.1 km
Duration 2:12 h
Ascent 170 m
Descent 171 m

A great circular hike around the Dartmoor Moors Starting at Postbridge, Crossing the famous Clapper Bridge, then following the East Dart River to ...

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from Andy Brice,   Community
Hiking route · Central England and the Midlands
Lambley Dumbles & the Haunted Woods
Difficulty easy
Distance 15.4 km
Duration 3:56 h
Ascent 167 m
Descent 167 m

Start at Gedling Country Park (car park) - Lambley Dumbles - Lambley - Bateman House - Lowdham Grange - Cocker Beck - Stockhill Farm - Gedling ...

1
from Andy Stanley,   Community
Hiking route · South Wales
Valeways walk 18 The Haunted Field
Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.3 km
Duration 2:22 h
Ascent 76 m
Descent 77 m

A 5.5 mile walk over rolling Vale countryside and featuring two burial chambers.

from Alan Simmonds,   Community
Hiking route · South East England
Pluckley Haunted Village Circular Walk
Difficulty moderate
Distance 20.7 km
Duration 5:28 h
Ascent 77 m
Descent 77 m

Looking for a ghost walk? Then this is perfect for you. For the fun or for the fright, Pluckley circular walk takes you from the most haunted ...

from The Flamingo Hiker,   Community
Hiking route · North East England
Welton Wander - a Yorkshire Wolds Way Circular Walk
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7.1 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 153 m
Descent 151 m

Here is a great introduction to the Yorkshire Wolds, with plenty of woodland, uplifting views across the Humber Estuary and a chance to walk in the ...

2
National Trails (North)
Hiking route · North West England
The Pendle Way
Difficulty difficult
Distance 71 km
Duration 19:34 h
Ascent 1,667 m
Descent 1,668 m

The official route for the long distance footpath, The Pendle Way - also incorporating the Pendle Three Peaks

from Hill Explorer,   Community
Hiking route · Central England and the Midlands
Belvoir Witches Challenge Walk
Difficulty moderate
Distance 38.5 km
Duration 9:34 h
Ascent 192 m
Descent 192 m

The official Long Distance Footpath, The Belvoir Witches Challenge Walk

from Hill Explorer,   Community
Hiking route · South West England
Devils Chimney-Leckhampton Lime Kilns-Coberley
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.8 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 198 m
Descent 197 m

This is a scenic circular walk/hike in the Cotswolds starting at Leckhampton Hill near Cheltenham, it takes you to the Devil’s Chimney rock ...

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from Andy Brice,   Community
Hiking route · South East England
Sandown Clown Walk
Difficulty
Distance 4.9 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 52 m
Descent 61 m

A route covering the alleged sighting spots of Sam the Sandown Clown - the alien/robot/ghost siting of 1973.

from Marek Larwood,   Community
Hiking route · Central England and the Midlands
Tideswell and Miller's Dale Walk
Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.5 km
Duration 2:34 h
Ascent 147 m
Descent 147 m

This lovely walk starts and ends in Tideswell village. It goes through beautiful Tideswell Dale, past Litton Mill and on to the Monsal Trail.

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from Let's Go Peak District II,   Community
Hiking route · United Kingdom
SCO-064--Delgatie Castle and Woods Circular
Difficulty easy
Distance 4.6 km
Duration 1:13 h
Ascent 63 m
Descent 65 m

A short and easy walk in mixed woodland, passing an attractive trout loch, before diverting to the landscaped grounds of Delgatie Castle, an ...

from Alison Mackenzie,   Community
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Dingwall - Castles and Cnoc A Bhreacaich
Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.6 km
Duration 4:05 h
Ascent 375 m
Descent 375 m

A circular walk of approximately 14.5 km that takes in the sites of 2 castles, gives views along Cromarty Forth to Invergordan and beyond to the ...

1
from Skye Strolls Northumberland,   Community
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Auchtertool Kirk Walk, Fife
Difficulty easy
Distance 1.7 km
Duration 0:27 h
Ascent 46 m
Descent 15 m

1 mile single in 25 minutes. Scenic, quiet, best views. Peaceful, inspiring.Rolling detailed active countryside.

from Marc Prowe,   Community
Hiking route · County Down
Slieve Donard from Bloody Bridge
Map / Slieve Donard from Bloody Bridge
Difficulty moderate
Distance 5 km
Duration 1:44 h
Ascent 828 m
Descent 17 m

This walk begins in the Bloody Bridge car park (on the coast), follows the Bloody Bridge River and then follows the Mourne Wall to the summit of ...

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from Countryside Access and Activities Network,   Countryside Access and Activities Network
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