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 the Yorkshire Dales South and West: a complete planning guide
Where the Pennine Way drops south into Craven, the sombre mill valleys give way to something altogether brighter: rolling green hills broken by rugged scars of white limestone, rising to...
Walking in Lancashire: a complete planning guide
Make no mistake: Lancashire is one of the wealthiest counties in England when it comes to natural assets. Two National Landscapes, 160 kilometres of coastline, upland reservoirs, internationally important nature...
Walking in the Cotswolds: a complete planning guide
Quintessential England. Chocolate-box pretty. Gentle, undulating hills. It's almost as if there's a law against describing the Cotswolds without the clichés. But get to know these stout, gutsy hills and...
Walking in Cumbria's Eden Valley: a complete planning guide
If Cumbria's beautiful Eden Valley were anywhere but right next to the Lake District, it would be full of tourists. In reality, few venture this far from Cumbria's best-known National...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Highlights of the Camino del Norte
By Dave Whitson Spain’s Camino del Norte, a branch of the Camino de Santiago, offers stunning Iberian coastal and inland scenery. While some pilgrims find the inland pavement sections less...
Walking in Japan: the Kumano Kodo
Imagine a journey in a remote, ancient and spiritual region of Japan. Hiking through an endless sea of tree-covered mountains with hidden valleys, waterfalls and traditional rural villages. After a...
Camino Invierno: Walking the Camino Francés in winter
By Madeline Williams There may be many things that make walking the Camino Francés in winter a very different experience to more popular times of the year, but the fundamentals...
How to walk a Camino without blistering pain
By Nicole Bukaty Don't let blisters ruin your Camino; follow Nicole Bukaty's top tips instead. There is this thing that pilgrims do which bamboozles me and, in truth, fills me...
What pilgrim trail should I do? The best pilgrimages and caminos in the world
Pilgrimages are more popular than ever, with thousands of people walking the Camino every year. The Camino Frances is a wonderful route but it's far from the only camino! Here...
Summer on the Camino Del Norte
By Emma Sawyer Emma Sawyer quit her job and set off to walk the 500 mile Camino Del Norte – one of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes running through...
Camino Portugués – Should You Walk the Central or Coastal Camino from Porto?
Offering stunning views and an abundance of historical sites, it can be hard to choose between the Central and Coastal Camino. Fortunately, link routes mean you can combine the two....
Top 10 international long-distance walks you can do in a week
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 Karnischer...
Pilgrim Credentials – everything you need to know
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 credential, or pilgrim passport, is...
Five of the best short walks in Coniston and Langdale: fells, tarns and quarrying heritage
Coniston and Great Langdale sit at the heart of the Lake District National Park, in a landscape shaped by ancient industry, vast sheets of water and the distinctive stepped skyline...
Five of the best short walks on southern Dartmoor: Ivybridge and Princetown
The five best short walks on southern Dartmoor described here range from a former railway circuit near Princetown to a tor loop above Dartmeet, all taken from Steve Davison's 15...
Five of the best short walks on the Isle of Mull: wildlife, castles and Hebridean beaches
The Isle of Mull, reached by CalMac ferry from Oban on the west coast of Scotland, combines dramatic volcanic coastline, ancient woodland and white-sand Atlantic beaches within a compact island...
Five of the best short walks along Hadrian's Wall: Roman forts, dramatic crags and Sycamore Gap
Hadrian's Wall stretches for approximately 73 miles (117km) across northern England, from the Solway Firth in Cumbria to Wallsend on Tyneside, and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in...
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 gorges with spectacular...
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 coastal...