203 articles found
Article · 17 Jun 2026
La Vélodyssée is a 1302km cycling odyssey along the Atlantic coast of France, following the French section of EuroVelo 1 from the Channel port of Roscoff in Brittany to Hendaye...
Article · 17 Jun 2026
The Tyrrhenian Sea in southern Italy is an area of dramatic coastal scenery, none more so than in the Gulfs of Naples and Salerno. There is the picture-perfect island of Capri,...
Article · 16 Jun 2026
Imagine a landscape of rolling hills and deeply cut gorges, of ruined castles, villages with half-timbered houses, and a network of footpaths weaving through forests. That is how...
Article · 16 Jun 2026
At the foot of the Alps in north Italy, the magnificent expanse of Lago di Garda is an irresistible magnet for sport and nature lovers, along with its attractive western...
Article · 16 Jun 2026
Landlocked Umbria is Italy's only landlocked region and, as any walker who has been there will tell you, one of its most rewarding. Rolling hills swathed in dense woods, hilltop...
Article · 10 Jun 2026
The thought that you can step off a ferry on the North Sea coast and follow a single waymarked trail all the way to the Mediterranean is both thrilling and daunting. The GR5 Trail...
Article · 4 Jun 2026
The Bernese Oberland is home to some of the most iconic mountain scenery in Europe, from the legendary north face of the Eiger to the flower-filled alps above Grindelwald and...
Article · 4 Jun 2026
Only about an hour from the Costa Brava and Barcelona's famous landmarks, the landscape changes entirely. Fresh mountain streams race down forested slopes, trails climb to the...
Article · 4 Jun 2026
Leave behind Girona's medieval walls, narrow cobbled streets and riverside lined with colourful houses, and you will find a network of trails twisting among volcanic cones, rocky...
Article · 4 Jun 2026
The Dolomites are often cited as the most dramatic and beautiful mountains in the world, and the splendour of the scenery is undeniable. The explosive shapes of the peaks and...
Article · 3 Jun 2026
Beyond the beaches and the bustle of seaside resorts lies a Cyprus that most visitors never discover. The sound of waves crashing against the rocks accompanies you on sunny...
Article · 28 May 2026
Stand on the wooden balcony of any mountain inn in the Bernese Oberland on a clear summer morning and you will understand why generations of walkers have made this corner of...
Article · 26 Mar 2026
The Alta Via 2 is a 174km (108-mile) high-level trekking route through the Italian Dolomites, running from Bressanone in the north to Feltre in the south. Completed in 13 stages...
Article · 24 Mar 2026
The Alta Via 1 is an 11-day, 115km high-level trekking route through the Dolomites of northeastern Italy, running from Lago di Braies in the north to La Pissa near Belluno in the...
Article · 16 Mar 2026
Nestled in the foothills of the Alps, the Prosecco Hills are a landscape of steep, terraced vineyards, charming villages, and peaceful country lanes. In her guidebook Walking in...
Article · 1 Dec 2025
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the hiker in your life? Whether it’s for Christmas, a birthday, or just because, these carefully chosen titles offer something for everyone. From honing navigation skills to discovering remote bothies,...
Article · 23 Oct 2025
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...
Article · 23 Sept 2025
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...
Article · 12 Aug 2025
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...
Article · 17 Jul 2025
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,...