Five New Hiking Trails Launch
The BBC highlights five most anticipated hiking trails launching in 2026, including a scenic seaside cliff path in England among other global routes designed for both adventure and natural beauty seekers. These additions are expected to draw hikers from around the world, catering to all skill levels and interests.
- The seaside cliff path in England is the King Charles III England Coast Path, which upon completion in 2026 will be the longest managed coastal trail in the world, spanning nearly 2,700 miles. The project has been in development since 2009 and provides access to some coastal areas that were previously not easily reachable. - One of the new North American trails is the Alberta Rocky to Nordegg Trail in Canada, a path over 100 kilometers long that follows a historic abandoned railway line, making previously inaccessible landscapes available to hikers. - In Greece, the Peloponnese Mythic Trail Network is scheduled to open in April 2026, offering a culturally rich experience across 1,060 miles that links 12 different trails through ancient ruins and olive groves. - Australia will introduce the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Signature Walk in mid-2026, a guided multi-day trek that includes cultural workshops with Anangu storytellers and provides luxury camping with chef-prepared meals. - New Zealand's 20-mile Kawarau Trail is set to be finished by March 2026, connecting the Lake Dunstan Trail with the Queenstown Trails Network through river gorges and past historic bridges. - For those preferring urban hikes, the Mersey Valley Way will open in the spring of 2026, offering a 13-mile riverside path near Manchester, UK. - Other anticipated international trails mentioned by the BBC include the Pohorje-Kozjak Trail in Slovenia, the East Mallorca GR-226 in Mallorca, and the Dongseo Trail in South Korea.
