Lake District walk ranked one of the best in the world

A Lake District walk has been ranked one of the best in the world. Placed 15th, Catbells near Keswick was ranked ahead of Italy's beautiful Path of the Gods on the Amalfi's Coast, and even ahead of the iconic...

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Lake District walk ranked one of the best in the world

A Lake District walk has been ranked one of the best in the world. Placed 15th, Catbells near Keswick was ranked ahead of Italy’s beautiful Path of the Gods on the Amalfi’s Coast, and even ahead of the iconic four-day Inca trail in Peru or trekking up Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The Catbells circular offers an unforgettable walking experience with stunning panoramic vistas of Derwentwater and the surrounding fells.

The analysis of the best hiking trails in the world was performed by Explore Worldwide, and assessed them by distance, elevation, duration, weather and Instagrammability, with each walk allocated weighted points for each of these five categories. Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier Trail claimed the top spot in the global rankings for its awe-inspiring beauty. Coming in second is New Zealand’s Hooker Valley Track, known for its stunning vistas, while America’s Scenic Drive in Zion National Park, Utah completes the podium with its breathtaking views.

The full list of 35 hikes that were identified as the best in the world are as follows:

Overall Rank Hike/Trail Town/City/Area Country
1 Perito Moreno
Glacier Trail		 El Calafate,
Santa Cruz		 Argentina
2 Hooker Valley Track Canterbury New Zealand
3 Scenic Drive,
Zion National Park		 Springdale,
Utah		 USA
4 Continental Divide Trail
From NM 547		 Grants,
New Mexico		 USA
5 Lower Yosemite Falls Trail Yosemite Valley,
California		 USA
6 Carnarvon Gorge Carnarvon Park,
Queensland		 Australia
7 Colca Canyon:
Cabanaconde – Llahuar		 Cabanaconde,
Arequipa		 Peru
8 Wineglass Bay Tasmania Australia
9 B’nei Hamoshavim
Ascent Loop from ןיע ידג		 Ein Gedi Israel
10 Jaffa Port – St Peter’s
Church Loop from יזבש		 Tel Aviv Israel
11 World’s End – Baker’s Falls Loop from Ohiya Horton Plains National Park
& World’s End		 Sri Lanka
12 South Kaibab Trail to Ooh Aah Point Grand Canyon,
Arizona		 USA
13 Okatse Canyon Loop
from ზედა გორდი		 Banchueti Georgia
14 Western Wall, Jerusalem
ינמראה עבור from Loop		 Jerusalem Israel
15 Catbells Circular Lake District,
Cumbria		 UK
16 Piatra Craiului Ridge Walk Magura, Brasov County,
Transylvania		 Romania
17 Mirador Loop, Cotapaxi Mejia, Cotopaxi Ecuador
18 Path of the Gods Bomerano, Campania Italy
19 Balcony Trail Madeira Portugal
20 Offa’s Dyke Trail Chepstow, Monmouthshire to Prestatyn, Denbighshire UK
21 Kaieteur Falls Chenapau, Potaro-Siparuni Guyana
22 Birtvisi Canyon
Viewpoint and Ruins Hike		 Tbisi, Kvemo Kartli Georgia
23 El Tepozteco Tepoztlan Mexico
24 Grand Canyon Track Blue Mountains,
New South Wales		 Australia
25 Shulamit-Quelle Loop
ידג ןיע from		 Wadi David Israel
26 Berber Villages,
Atlas Mountains		 Asni, Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz Morocco
27 Robberg Peninsula Plettenberg Bay South Africa
28 Montfort Castle Loop
from הפצמ הליה		 Upper Galilee Israel
29 Cecilia Waterfall via
Cecilia Forest		 Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town South Africa
30 Inca Trail (Mollepata) Aguas Calientes Peru
31 Huayna Potosi La Paz Bolivia
32 Mt Rosea Loop,
The Grampians		 Halls Gap, Victoria Australia
33 Dschelada Pavian Loop
from Gich		 Simien National Park Ethiopia
34 Annapurna Circuit Besi Sahar Nepal
35 Kilimanjaro,
Lemosho Route		 Arusha Tanzania

Nestled amidst the idyllic landscapes of England‘s Lake District, Catbells rises elegantly from the shores of Derwentwater, offering sweeping vistas that have long captured the hearts of visitors to the area.

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Standing at a modest height of 451 meters, Catbells provides an accessible ascent even for less experienced fell walkers, making it popular with both casual strollers and seasoned hikers. Beginning at Hawes End, winding paths through lush foliage and delicate wildflowers, guide adventurers towards the foot of Catbells. The ascent is accessible to most, with occasional steep sections that require only a moderate level of fitness. For those who perservere, the rewards that await are well worth it. From the summit, you can admire the shimmering waters of Derwentwater, to the east the imposing silhouette of Skiddaw, and to the west the silvery ribbon of Borrowdale.

Although modest in size, Catbells has an undeniable charm at any time of year and is an ideal starting point for anyone interested in exploring the surrounding fells, such as Maiden Moor or Causey Pike.

Becky Johnson is a Director of Kendal Holiday Cottages Ltd. Kendal Holiday Cottages Ltd. offers luxury riverside holiday accommodation that is perfectly positioned between two of the UK‘s most beautiful National Parks – the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

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