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TYPES OF LONG-DISTANCE TRAILS 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 . The Haute Route , through the Alps of France , Switzerland and Italy , comprises about 170 kilometers (105 miles) of high-altitude hiking and usually takes 8-10 days. Peninsular trails The Kerry Way in south-west Ireland circumnavigates the highest mountain range in Ireland . Along with the adjoining Dingle Way it is noted for its scenic views of the Atlantic , Lough s and mountains. Cross-country trails Among the longest, the Trans-Canada Trail .
Cross-continent trails Among the longest is European Walking Route E8 . Rail trails Rail Trail s are trails on old Railway formations, generally rather short; an example is the Longdendale Trail . SEE ALSO
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