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.