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Article · 23 Oct 2025

Why you should walk the Cammino Materano: Italy's hidden pilgrimage trail

The Cammino Materano is a network of three long-distance walking routes through the little-known southern Italian regions of Puglia and Basilicata, all converging on the ancient...

Where will your next walking adventure take you?

Article · 23 Sept 2025

Ready to step up? Discover your next walking adventure

Many walkers begin with a classic like the Camino Francés, the Tour du Mont Blanc, the West Highland Way. But what happens after you’ve ticked one of these off? For those ready...

HF Holidays offer guided and self-guided holidays in the UK and abroad

Article · 12 Aug 2025

Walking together: a conversation with HF Holidays

We caught up with Hannah Myers from HF Holidays to talk about their century-long passion for connecting people with the outdoors. From welcoming first-time walkers to leading...

Pilgrims on the Via Francigena arrive at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome

Article · 17 Jul 2025

Discover the Via Francigena — everything you need to know

The Via Francigena is one of Europe’s great pilgrimage routes — a journey through landscapes rich in history, culture and natural beauty. From Canterbury Cathedral to Rome,...

The glorious waterfront at Bellagio on Lago di Como

Article · 30 Jun 2025

The best destinations for hiking and culinary adventures in Italy

Italy is a dream destination for travellers, blending breathtaking walks, scenic hiking trails, and a rich culinary heritage. Whether you're wandering along vineyard footpaths,...

Article · 25 Jun 2025

Discover Gran Paradiso: Italy's alpine crown jewel

Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy's oldest national park, is a spectacular wilderness in the northwest Alps where a single soaring 4000-metre peak rises above rugged valleys and...

Article · 14 May 2025

Walking on Madeira - everything you need to know

Madeira is a small island of 750km² (290 square miles). It lies at 32°46’N/17°03’W in the subtropical Atlantic Ocean, about 600km (370 miles) from Morocco in North Africa,...

The Via Francigena in the south goes from Rome to the heel of Italy

Article · 1 May 2025

Everything you need to know about walking the Via Francigena in the South

Have you walked the Via Francigena to Rome? Or are you planning your first steps on this historic pilgrimage? The fourth and final section of Europe’s longest waymarked trail...

Feature · 1 May 2025

Hiking trails accessible by public transport - everything you need to know

Thru-hikes can be especially difficult to plan due to the logistics of getting to the start point and then back from the endpoint, especially when travelling solo by car. However,...

The Hong Kong Trail is easily accessible via public transport

Article · 28 Apr 2025

International trails easily accessible by public transport

Exploring the world’s great hiking trails doesn’t have to mean hiring private shuttles or organising complicated transfers. In this guide, we’ve picked international trails...

View from the Peaks of the Balkans trail above Milishevc

Article · 8 Apr 2025

Peaks of the Balkans experience: what it’s like to hike the remote cross-border trail

We caught up with Rudolf Abraham to hear about his experience hiking the Peaks of the Balkans trail while researching and writing our guidebook. Spanning three countries —...

Saas-Fee and Saas-Grund on the descent from Plattjen

Article · 1 Apr 2025

Tour of Monte Rosa experience: tackling the ultimate Alpine trek

We caught up with Maddy Williams to hear about her experience trekking the Tour of Monte Rosa while researching and writing our TMR guidebook. As one of the most spectacular...

Article · 28 Mar 2025

Escape the crowds with alternatives to popular hiking trails

Looking to escape the crowds? This month, we're focussing on alternatives to popular hiking trails. So, if you've completed some classic trails and are looking for a hidden gem,...

The Tour of Monte Rosa is a fantastic TMB alternative

Article · 11 Mar 2025

Alternative trails for popular hiking routes

Looking for a fresh take on a classic hike? While trails like the Tour du Mont Blanc, West Highland Way, and Camino Portugués are deservedly popular, they’re not the only...

There are several great alternatives to the TMB

Article · 10 Mar 2025

Five alternative hikes to the Tour du Mont Blanc

Already walked the Tour du Mont Blanc? Or planning a trip and finding the accommodation is already fully booked? Don't worry, the Alps are packed with fantastic hiking trails for...

Article · 18 Feb 2025

An introduction to The Way of St Francis (Via di Francesco)

The Way of St Francis (Via di Francesco) connects places and paths associated with the saint, allowing walkers to see why St Francis of Assisi loved the land. The route described...

The Swiss Via Alpina is a fantastic long-distance hike

Article · 17 Feb 2025

Five of the best long-distance hiking trails in Europe

We sat down with Elmar Teegelbeckers from hiking-trails.com to discuss his practical approach to long-distance hiking and the story behind the website. Elmar explains how his...

Article · 17 Feb 2025

GR20 experience: tackling Europe’s toughest hiking trail

We sat down with Abbie Barnes to chat about their experience tackling the GR20, often called one of the toughest long-distance trails in Europe. Abbie shared their insights on the...

The GR20 is one of Europe's most challenging trails

Article · 3 Feb 2025

An introduction to trekking the GR20 Corsica

Corsica's celebrated GR20 is considered one of the most difficult of Europe's GR long-distance routes, traversing isolated mountain terrain with steep rocky ground that frequently...

Article · 1 Feb 2025

Explore the Arctic North - long-distance walking in the Nordic countries

Head to the Arctic to explore some of the world's northernmost regions, including Scandinavia, Greenland, and Iceland. These destinations offer the chance to see the beautiful...