265 articles found
Article · 20 Nov 2024
Premium hiking destinations don’t need to come with premium price tags. With a bit of forward planning, you can explore some of the world’s most breathtaking locations without overspending. Whether you’re admiring the serene lakes of the Lake...
Article · 14 Nov 2024
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 · 13 Nov 2024
Gone are the days when planning a hike meant unfolding a paper map and plotting your route by hand. With GPS technology and digital mapping apps now widely available, many hikers rely on downloadable GPX files and smartphone apps to guide them...
Article · 7 Nov 2024
The Fife Pilgrim Way is both ancient and new. Roadside paths and countryside trails traverse the heart of the Kingdom of Fife, passing historic remains, buildings and churches...
Article · 5 Nov 2024
Are you looking for a green and peaceful corner of the UK: one with a chunk of rugged mountain country, a coastline of rocky coves, golden sandy beaches, ancient oakwoods, and...
Article · 30 Oct 2024
Caminos have become popular for their unique blend of spiritual journey, cultural exploration, and physical challenge, drawing pilgrims from all walks of life. A pilgrim...
Article · 24 Oct 2024
If you're looking for a relatively easy trail to explore over a long weekend, the Sarsen Way is an excellent choice. This 79 km (49 miles) route links two of England's prehistoric sites, Avebury and Stonehenge, while passing by Bronze Age barrows,...
Article · 8 Oct 2024
The Fife Pilgrim Way is a scenic, historic trail through central Fife, connecting ancient pilgrimage sites and modern landscapes. Starting in either Culross or North Queensferry,...
Article · 26 Sept 2024
The journey from Land’s End to John o’ Groats, two iconic points at Britain's northern and southern extremes, presents adventurers with a legendary challenge: the End to End...
Article · 26 Sept 2024
The John o' Groats Trail offers walkers a wonderful route between Inverness and John o' Groats at the north-eastern tip of mainland Britain. The Trail takes in beautiful woodland,...
Article · 5 Sept 2024
The Emerald Isle is celebrated for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture, characterised by rolling green hills and rugged coastlines. It offers exceptional...
Article · 4 Sept 2024
Whether you’re exploring the rugged trails of the Pyrenees, the coastal beauty of the Camino dos Faros in Spain, the dramatic vistas of Zagori in Greece, or the scenic...
Article · 29 Aug 2024
Home to some of the world’s highest mountains (including five over 8000m) and some of the largest glaciers, the Karakoram range in northeastern Pakistan boasts awe-inspiring...
Article · 14 Aug 2024
The Isle of Skye is known for its majestic peaks, untamed wilderness and rugged terrain – it's rightfully one of Scotland's top locations to visit. The landscapes are sure to...
Article · 10 Jul 2024
Nestled in southern Switzerland's Valais region, Arolla lies in the Val d'Hérens, while Zinal is high in the Val d'Anniviers. With traditional villages, challenging hikes, and...
Article · 10 Jul 2024
Salzkammergut, Austria's Lake District, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring 76 lakes and numerous mountain peaks. It boasts a rich history of salt mining dating back to the...
Article · 4 Jul 2024
The Cathar Way, or Sentier Cathare, is a voyage into the past. A trail of some 260km through the foothills of the Pyrenees in Languedoc, southern France, it links a chain of...
Article · 4 Jul 2024
Making a circuit of Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak, the Juliana trek takes in some less familiar valleys along with well-known spots such as Lake Bohinj and Bled. Designed to...
Article · 1 Jul 2024
Joss Naylor, the veteran record-breaking fell runner known as the 'King of the Fells, has died at the age of 88. Joss was an inspiration to many, both as a legendary fell runner...
Article · 17 Jun 2024
The British Isles are packed with history, from ancient medieval abbeys to neolithic stone circles, from the finest surviving frontier work from any part of the classical Roman...