This Valentine’s Day, trade crowded restaurants for open trails, fresh air and unforgettable outdoor adventures. Whether you’re tackling summits, exploring remote moorland or chasing coastal sunsets, the UK offers no shortage of romantic, scenic and adventure-ready nature spots: perfect for couples who love the outdoors.
Here are some of the best UK hikes and wild landscapes to explore together this February.
The Lake District
Acting as the main inspiration for Romantic poet William Wordsworth’s most famous works, the Lake District National Park combines poetic beauty with diverse hiking terrain, from gentle lakeside routes to demanding fell climbs. Take on Catbells for a short but rewarding ascent, hike above Grasmere or plan a longer ridge walk for expansive views across the fells. It’s a perfect destination for couples who appreciate both literary heritage and mountain adventure.
Haworth & The Yorkshire Moors
For couples who seek wild, windswept terrain, Haworth and the Yorkshire Moors offer dramatic, remote-feeling landscapes shaped by the Brontë sisters’ novels. Brace against the elements whilst trekking across open moorland to Top Withens and experience some of the UK’s most atmospheric hiking routes. You can easily imagine the events of Wuthering Heights or Jane Eyre playing out against the isolated, untamed landscape.
Tintagel Castle, Cornwall
Tintagel Castle is surrounded by steep coastal paths and exposed clifftop trails that deliver some stunning Atlantic views. But the real romance comes from the Arthurian legend of the tragic love between Tristan and Isolde, set amongst the sprawling ruins of the once grand castle. Perfect for couples who love coastal hiking, dramatic terrain and a touch of Medieval folklore.
Snowdonia
For a slightly more vertical Valentine’s outing, Snowdonia National Park offers high mountain terrain and spectacular summit views. Climb Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) via the Pyg Track or the Miners’ Track, or explore quieter valleys and glacial lakes. Winter conditions add an extra layer of challenge (ideal for experienced hikers), so make sure your gear is up to the task with Grangers.
The New Forest
If you prefer low-intensity adventure, the New Forest National Park offers multi-use trails, forest hikes and gravel cycling routes through ancient woodland and heathland. Ideal for couples seeking active recovery days, wildlife spotting and related outdoor exploration.
The Peak District
Spanning five counties and containing some of the most idyllic villages and greenery in the UK, the Peak District blends rolling upland, limestone trails and historic landscapes that inspired one of the most romantic stories ever written, Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice. Hike Mam Tor, explore the rocky edges of Stanage Edge or enjoy a long-distance trail near Bakewell. Expect exposed terrain, open skies and a slice of history in every step.
Stay Adventure-Ready with Grangers
Cold temperatures, wet ground and unpredictable winter weather demand reliable outdoor kit. Show your gear some love by treating it to Grangers’ performance-driven, eco-friendly cleaning and waterproofing solutions. Grangers helps keep your jackets, footwear and technical gear clean, breathable and weather-ready, so nothing holds you back from your next adventure.
This Valentine’s Day, choose summits over sofas, tors over tables and ridges over roses because every relationship needs a little adventure.
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