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Andalucia

Article · 24 Jun 2026

Coastal Walks in Andalucia: a complete planning guide

Just a few hundred metres from Andalucia's famous beaches, the mountains of the Subbetica range rise steeply from the coast to offer some of the finest walking in southern Europe...

The old paved way down to Pescia Walk 4

Article · 19 Jun 2026

Walking in Tuscany: a complete planning guide

Glorious Tuscany is one of the world's most beautiful walking destinations. Gently rolling hills clothed with fields of golden wheat and scarlet poppies, winding lanes lined with...

Poppies fill in the margins along farm roads in La Rioja Stage 9

Article · 19 Jun 2026

Camino de Santiago – Camino Francés: a complete planning guide

The Camino Francés is the most legendary, most travelled, and most revered of the Camino de Santiago's many routes. The 'French Way' begins on the French slopes of the Pyrenees...

A clear track runs close to a river between Bonneval-sur-Arc and Le Villaron, GR5 - French Alps

Article · 18 Jun 2026

The GR5 Trail – Through the French Alps: a complete planning guide

Trekking across the French Alps between Lake Geneva and Nice sounds daunting even for experienced long-distance walkers. But step back and put it in perspective: well-graded...

Ischia Porto

Article · 17 Jun 2026

Walking on the Amalfi Coast: a complete planning guide

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,...

Vosges landscape from Grand Ballon, The GR5 Trail

Article · 16 Jun 2026

The GR5 Trail – Vosges and Jura: a complete planning guide

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...

Walking lake garda and iseo route photo 2

Article · 16 Jun 2026

Walking Lake Garda and Iseo: a complete planning guide

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...

Walking in umbria route photo 1

Article · 16 Jun 2026

Walking in Umbria: a complete planning guide

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...

Etang du Stock, Lorraine, GR5

Article · 10 Jun 2026

The GR5 Trail – Benelux and Lorraine: a complete planning guide

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...

The Balmeregghorn ridge in the Bernese Oberland, a ridgier stretch of the high trail from Planplatten

Article · 4 Jun 2026

In conversation with Jonathan Williams: trekking in the Bernese Oberland

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...

Enjoy the views towards the Montserrat range Walk 20

Article · 4 Jun 2026

Walking in Catalunya – Barcelona: a complete planning guide

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...

Gorg Blau is a popular swimming spot along the route Walk 4

Article · 4 Jun 2026

Walking in Catalunya – Girona Pyrenees: a complete planning guide

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...

The Brenta Group, Italian Dolomites, as seen from Lago Nero

Article · 4 Jun 2026

Via Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites Volume 2: a complete planning guide

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...

Aphrodites birthplace Petra tou Romiou

Article · 3 Jun 2026

Walking in Cyprus: a complete planning guide

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...

The beautiful Bachsee with the Wetterhorn, Schreckhorn and Fiescherhorn behind

Article · 28 May 2026

Trekking in the Bernese Oberland: a complete planning guide

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...

The magnificent outlook to the Odle di Eores, Alta Via 2

Article · 26 Mar 2026

Alta Via 2 Dolomites: a complete planning guide

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...

Superb views are enjoyed near Forcella de Zita Sud (Alta Via 1)

Article · 24 Mar 2026

Alta Via 1: a complete planning guide to trekking in the Dolomites

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...

The beautiful Prosecco Hills - a walker's paradise

Article · 16 Mar 2026

Exploring the Prosecco Hills: a conversation with Gillian Price

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...

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Article · 17 Feb 2026

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Article · 1 Dec 2025

Gifts for every kind of hiker

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,...