511 articles found
Article · 8 Apr 2026
In 1949 the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act created something that had never existed before in Britain: publicly protected landscapes, preserved in perpetuity for...
Article · 1 Apr 2026
The Two Moors Way is a 188km (117-mile) coast-to-coast walking route across Devon, running from Wembury Bay on the south coast to Lynmouth on the north coast. Also known as...
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 · 26 Mar 2026
Closer to Bergen than to Edinburgh, the Shetland Islands sit at the very northern edge of Britain — a windswept archipelago of dramatic sea cliffs, white-sand beaches and vast...
Article · 25 Mar 2026
The Lea Valley Walk is a 91km (56-mile) long-distance walking route in southeast England, tracing the River Lea from Leagrave near Luton in Bedfordshire to East India Dock on the...
Article · 24 Mar 2026
Whether you're based in Wooler for a Cheviot Hills escape, exploring the coast near Alnwick, or heading out from Rothbury into the Simonside Hills, Northumberland rewards walkers...
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 · 23 Mar 2026
The Cape Wrath Trail is a 230-mile (370km) long-distance backpacking route in Scotland, running from Fort William in the south to the Cape Wrath lighthouse at Britain's most...
Article · 17 Mar 2026
The West Highland Way is a 96-mile (153km) long-distance walking route in Scotland, running from Milngavie near Glasgow to Fort William. It is typically completed in 6–9 days...
Article · 17 Mar 2026
Explore the stunning Malvern Hills with these five of the best short walks, perfect for a quick escape into nature. From gentle trails through ancient woodlands to hilltop paths...
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 · 11 Mar 2026
If you’re looking for great walks in the Peak District that don’t take all day, the Buxton, Dovedale, and South West Peak area has plenty to offer. From the shady gorge of...
Article · 9 Mar 2026
Discover the beauty of the Wye Valley, widely considered the most beautiful river valley in England and Wales, with five of the best short walks showcasing its riverside trails,...
Article · 5 Mar 2026
Designated as a national park in 1954, Exmoor is one of England’s most distinctive landscapes, where rolling moorland meets a dramatic coastline of high cliffs and secluded...
Article · 26 Feb 2026
Few mountain groups in Britain inspire quite the same mix of awe, excitement and apprehension as the Black Cuillin. Rising abruptly from the sea on the Isle of Skye, their jagged...
Article · 3 Dec 2025
The Isle of Wight is just a short ferry ride away from the south coast. With nearly half the island designated as a National Landscape, as well as a variety of towns, villages and...
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 · 20 Nov 2025
Bikepacking King Alfred’s Way offers a journey through some of southern England’s most evocative landscapes, weaving together chalk downs, wooded hillsides, ancient tracks and...
Article · 19 Nov 2025
Cheddar Gorge is England’s largest gorge and was created naturally by glacial meltwater when a river cut through the landscape. The 5 km-long gorge is a fascinating natural...
Article · 13 Nov 2025
Long-distance walker and route creator Ken Heptonstall has spent a lifetime exploring the great outdoors. From his first alpine adventures in the 1970s to founding the 900km...