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View from the Peaks of the Balkans trail above Milishevc

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Peaks of the Balkans experience: what it’s like to hike the remote cross-border trail

The Isle of Skye has fantastic short walks

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Five of the best short walks on the Isle of Skye

Saas-Fee and Saas-Grund on the descent from Plattjen

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Tour of Monte Rosa experience: tackling the ultimate Alpine trek

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Discover the best hikes and walks in Wales: from Snowdonia to the Brecon Beacons

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Escape the crowds with alternatives to popular hiking trails

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Discover Sedbergh, Kirkby Lonsdale and Ingleton with five short walks in the Yorkshire Dales

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Five of the best short walks in the Peak District (Bakewell and the White Peak)

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Mountains of contrast: exploring Toubkal and the Atlas Mountains

The TMB– one of the world's most renowned long-distance hiking trails

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The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB): everything you need to know

The Tour of Monte Rosa is a fantastic TMB alternative

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Alternative trails for popular hiking routes

There are several great alternatives to the TMB

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Five alternative hikes to the Tour du Mont Blanc

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An introduction to the Wales Coast Path

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An introduction to The Way of St Francis (Via di Francesco)

The Swiss Via Alpina is a fantastic long-distance hike

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Five of the best long-distance hiking trails in Europe

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