The Lake District has been revealed as Europe's second-best national park for hiking.
Cotswold Outdoor have set out to identify Europe’s top natural backdrops that also make for the best hiking experiences.
Combing through 80+ of Europe’s national parks, from Slovenia’s famed Slovak Paradise to Croatia’s incredible Krka, they assess multiple factors across the popularity, difficulty, and activities/amenities categories.
The Lake District is revealed as Europe’s highest-rated national park, and host to the most hiking trails in all of Europe.
The Cumbrian-based national park has also ranked as Europe’s second most popular natural park and third best for camping and viewpoints.
A spokesperson said: "Hiking has become a massive trend over the last couple of years, proven by a recent 2023 travel study, which has revealed that 58% of British travellers are increasingly seeking trips that push them to the limits, so what better time of the year to suggest booking a less than usual trip to your readers."
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