HIGHLANDER, the world's fastest-growing and largest long-distance hiking event series, concluded its highly anticipated inaugural UK event in the surroundings of the Lake District.

The event, held from July 5 to 9, saw impressive attendance in what was its inaugural year as hikers from the United Kingdom, Latvia, the UAE, the Maldives, Croatia, Portugal, Austria, the Netherlands, Norway, Serbia and the United States of America embraced the challenges of the region.

Founded in Croatia in 2017 when a couple of enthusiasts decided to share their love and passion for long-distance hiking, HIGHLANDER has grown to become a worldwide long-distance hiking event series, hosting more than 50 events across 15 different countries, all with the mission of helping people further immerse themselves in the great outdoors.

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Lake District, HIGHLANDER’s first UK series was divided into two formats, including HIGHLANDER Hercules, a 99-kilometre, five-day journey and HIGHLANDER Pegasus, a 56-kilometre, three-day journey.

The one-of-a-kind experience is designed to enable individuals to connect with nature, while conquering both physical and mental obstacles while forging long-lasting relationships with like-minded people.

As well as enjoying a hiking adventure, HIGHLANDER participants had the option to immerse themselves in the festival vibe of the event by joining an inspiring programme of activities.

"We’re pleased with the strong appeal seen for our inaugural UK event", said HIGHLANDER CEO, Jurica Barac.

He added: “The enthusiasm, determination and camaraderie displayed by the participants was truly inspiring. It was a privilege to witness individuals pushing their limits, cheering each other on and embracing the spirit of adventure amidst the extraordinary natural beauty of the Lake District. I’m already looking forward to coming back to the Lake District next year to build on the success of this year’s event.”

Alongside plans to build on the success of its first-ever UK event series to return to the Lake District next summer, HIGHLANDER has upcoming events later this year in Croatia, the United States, Italy, North Macedonia, Spain, Slovenia, Georgia, and the ambition is to expand its reach to seven new countries through 2024.

Registration is already open for HIGHLANDER Lake District 2024, taking place from July 3 to 7.

Register now: https://highlanderadventure.com/en-us/lake-district