Greater London is the best county for Canoeing & Kayaking in the UK

by London-TV in Business
Greater London is the best county for Canoeing & Kayaking in the UK, according to new research.
The outdoor experts at Millets have released The Adventure Index which reveals the best destinations for an adventure holiday in 2021.
The study looks at the number of outdoor activities including walking routes, mountain bike trails and climbing routes, as well as the natural features such as lakes and mountains, to create an overall number of outdoor activities for each county.
 
The best counties for adventure

  • The best county for walking and running trails is Cumbria with over 1,000 trails. The county is also the best for climbing routes with 500 routes across the county.

  • Aberdeenshire is the best county for both mountain biking trails with 1,555 and horse riding trails with 273.

  • Surprisingly Greater London is the best county for canoeing and kayaking centres with 50 centres across the capital.

  • In Highland, Scotland there are 4 outdoor ski slopes across the county, the highest across all counties.
  • North Yorkshire has the most campsites across the country with 530 sites in the county.
 
The top 10 best counties for adventure in the UK

Rank

County/Area

Total Outdoor Activities

1

North Yorkshire

2,909

2

Highland

2,627

3

Cumbria

2,126

4

Aberdeenshire

2,065

5

Perth and Kinross

1,668

6

Staffordshire

1,439

7

Derbyshire

1,339

8

Scottish Borders

1,321

9

Shropshire

1,279

10

West Sussex
1,232
As you can see there is a wealth of adventure opportunities across the UK, so grab your outdoor gear and start exploring some of these amazing counties across the country.