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Long-distance trail

Long-distance trails (or long-distance tracks, paths or footpaths) are trails or footpaths covering large distances, typically 50 km or more, used for rambling (that is, hiking or backpacking). There are different types of long-distance footpaths:

Coastal trails

These follow coast lines. A good example is the South West Coast Path in England

Coast-to-coast trails

These may be cross-country paths, or may follow roadways, or other ways, and often intersect with many other trails in the process. A good example is the Coast-to-Coast path in northern England.

Mountain trails

Two good examples of mountain trails are the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail

Peninsular trails

The Kerry Way in South West Ireland circumnavigates the highest mountain range in the British Isles and is noted for its scenic views.

Cross-country trails

• Trans-Canada Trail

Rails-to-Trails

These are trails on old railroad beds, an example is the Longdendale Trail.

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Also see:

• Trail
• List of long-distance footpaths
• Walking
• Hiking
• Backpacking
• Long-distance trails in Australia
• Long-distance footpaths in the United Kingdom
• Long-distance trails in the United States
• New Zealand tramping tracks
• European long-distance paths

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