England
4.5 miles trail taking in the lovely Aria Force waterfall and some lovely views over Ullswater lake. Note the car park here can get quite busy (so depending on time of year plan accordingly)
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England
This is probably the most famous hike in the Lake District and takes you along a high ridge overlooking Derentwater on one side and the Newlands Valley on the other. It's a pretty dramatic ridge with…
Peru
Despite the over-tourism, Rainbow Mountain is spectacularly beautiful, and a great high-altitude hike. Make sure to see the Red Valley as well.
Hawaiʻi | Hawaii | United States
It may be hard to get to, but gorgeous Makalawena Beach is one of the prettiest on the Big Island. To get here, you have drive a rough road to Mahai'ula Bay and then hike about a mile and a quarter.
Hawaiʻi | Hawaii | United States
Kīholo Bay might be one of the most beautiful spots on the Big Island. An idyllic turquoise gem surrounded by white sand beaches frequented by green sea turtles with good snorkeling, it's worth the trek.
Hawaiʻi | Hawaii | United States
This beautiful hike offers spectacular views of Hawaii's northern coast. Start at Pololū Valley Lookout (see map below), and hike a quarter mile and about 300 feet down to the beach.
United States | Washington
This hike in Olympic National Park is one of our favorites in the state of Washington. It's a tough slog, but much of the uphill is shaded, and you'll be rewarded with incredible views of Crescent Lake,the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Canada in the distance. There's a boulder at the summit that's highly Instagrammable and frequently used for photos.
Costa Rica
This small (683 acre) park is probably the most popular park in Costa Rica - with good reason. Great wildlife, gorgeous beaches, views, and jungles.
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Ireland
One of Ireland's blockbuster natural sights, the Cliffs of Moher run 5 miles along, and soar to a height of up to 650 feet plunging to a sheer drop into the ocean far below. The cliffs are amazingly beautiful and on a clear day you can see the Aran Islands and hills of Connemara. Stop at the high-tech visitor center for orientation (which also offers exhibits on fauna, flora, and geology of the cliffs), and then head out on a hike along the top of the cliffs.
Washington
This 5.5 mile hike is one of the most quintessential hiking trails in the whole of Washington State. It circumnavigates the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park and offers amazing scenery.