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The Wombat Pool at the start of Tasmania's Overland Track

Article · 11 Sept 2023

An Introduction to Tasmania’s Overland Track

What do you picture when you think of Australia? Sunshine, beaches and a whopping big red rock? Well, there’s a lesser-known Australia, one of glacier-carved valleys, vast...

Article · 11 Sept 2023

An introduction to the Adlerweg (Eagle's Way)

Austria has alot to offer walkers and trekkers - it's a mountainous country comprising of peaks and valleys of the eastern Alps. The Adlerweg, or Eagle's Way, runs from St Johann...

Article · 6 Sept 2023

An introduction to The South Downs Way

Remaining within the South Downs National Park for almost its entire length, the official South Downs Way leads for 100 miles (160km) between Eastbourne and Winchester, following the northern escarpment for much of the way and rarely descending to...

Article · 6 Sept 2023

Walking from Land's End to John O'Groats

The British countryside is host to an array of different landscapes, from the imposing mountains of Scotland to the stunning white beaches of the Cornish coast. For those wishing to take their time and experience the very best that the British...

Article · 6 Sept 2023

An introduction to St Cuthbert's Way

St Cuthbert’s Way is a long-distance trail that leads the walker through a series of beautiful, diverse and at times remote landscapes as it winds its way from the historic abbeys of the Scottish Borders, across the remote uplands of the...

Article · 6 Sept 2023

The South West Coast Path: essential facts and top tips

The South West Coast Path is currently the longest of Britain’s National Trails, measuring a staggering 1014km (630 miles). It's destined to become an integral part of the...

Article · 6 Sept 2023

An introduction to the Cotswold Way

The Cotswold Way, conceived by Gloucestershire County Council in response to a suggestion from the Ramblers' Association in the early 1950s, has evolved into one of the UK's most celebrated long-distance walks. Launched in May 1970 as part of the...

Stunning views on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path

Article · 6 Sept 2023

An introduction to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path

Officially opened in 1970, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path offers some of the finest walking in Britain; mile after mile of ever-changing natural beauty, where the juxtaposition of...

Article · 6 Sept 2023

The Thames Path National Trail: everything you need to know

The 180-mile Thames Path from London to Gloucestershire is the only long-distance route to follow a river throughout its length from tidal waters, and also the only one to pass...

Article · 5 Sept 2023

What is a GR route?

Grande Randonnée (French), Grote Routepaden or Lange-afstand-wandelpaden (Dutch), Grande Rota (Portuguese) or Gran Recorrido (Spanish)... Put simply, the GR routes are an immense network of long distance walking routes in France, Spain, Germany,...

The entrance to Ogwen Valley is dominated by Gallt yr Ogof (Stage 5)

Article · 5 Sept 2023

The Snowdonia Way: everything you need to know

The Snowdonia Way is a fantastic long-distance walking trail that spans the full length of the National Park, offering a journey through diverse landscapes – mountains, valleys,...

The fertile plain between La Sierra de las Nieves and Ronda (Day 12)

Article · 1 Sept 2023

An Introduction to the Andalucían Coast to Coast Walk

Find out more about this 21-day coast to coast trail across Andalucía. It was twenty years in the making and is a true adventure through incredible landscapes. Find out more...

Article · 1 Sept 2023

An introduction to the GR7 Route in Andalucía

When Spain and long-distance treks come to mind, the thoughts of many walkers will invariably turn to the Camino and the network of paths leading to Santiago de Compostela. The...

Article · 30 Aug 2023

The Picos de Europa: what you need to know

The Pyrenees, the Sierra Nevada, the Guadarrama to the north of Madrid… the list of mountain ranges in Spain is as extensive as the country itself. But in the minds of many, the...

Article · 29 Aug 2023

The Cleveland Way: what you need to know

The Cleveland Way was the second national trail to be established in Britain (the Pennine Way was first) and it was officially opened in 1969. It can be linked with the Yorkshire Wolds Way and the Tabular Hills walk. Here's what you need to know.

Article · 25 Aug 2023

An introduction to Bikepacking

Bikepacking presents an exciting option for people who enjoy backpacking and all-terrain cycling. The fusion of the two activities enables adventurers to explore much further afield in a vastly different way, carrying all their gear on the back of...

Article · 25 Aug 2023

An Introduction to The Shropshire Way

The county of Shropshire has been one of England’s best kept secrets for years. It is England’s most rural county with only two large towns –Telford and Shrewsbury, but it is blessed with some of the best hills and ridges outside the national...

Waun Fach and Pen y Gadair Fawr from Pen Allt-mawr summit (Stage 5)

Article · 25 Aug 2023

An Introduction to The Cambrian Way

Are you an adventurous and experienced walker looking to discover Wales in a whole new way? Here's an introduction to the Cambrian Way – a challenging but rewarding long-distance route from Cardiff to Conwy, showcasing some of the best mountainous...

Article · 25 Aug 2023

An Introduction to Glyndŵr's Way

Glyndŵr’s Way (Llwybr Glyndŵr) is named after the remarkable late-medieval Welsh leader Owain Glyndŵr, and is one of three National Trails in Wales. It links at either end – Knighton and Welshpool – with the Offa’s Dyke Path, and this...

Article · 25 Aug 2023

An Introduction to Offa's Dyke Path

The iconic earthwork of Offa’s Dyke, the longest linear earthwork in Britain, stands as a stunning testament to the determination and skill of its creators, being a defining landscape feature of the Welsh borders.