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HF Holidays offer guided and self-guided holidays in the UK and abroad

Article · 12 Aug 2025

Walking together: a conversation with HF Holidays

We caught up with Hannah Myers from HF Holidays to talk about their century-long passion for connecting people with the outdoors. From welcoming first-time walkers to leading...

The North West section of the England Coast Path runs between Gretna and Chester

Article · 30 Jul 2025

History, wildlife and easy miles: a guide to walking England's North West Coast Path

The King Charles III England Coast Path (KCIIIECP) is the longest managed coastal trail in the world — but why walk the north-west section? Stretching from Gretna to Chester,...

Article · 25 Jul 2025

Explore South Devon: Five of the best short walks surrounding Salcombe, Brixham and the coast

South Devon’s unspoilt coast and countryside make it the perfect place to relax, unwind, or experience adventure. With over 120km of coastline between Plymouth and Torquay, the...

The Annapurna region is the most popular trekking area in Nepal

Article · 24 Jul 2025

Trekking the Annapurna: everything you need to know

The Annapurna region, a jewel of the Himalayas, offers one of the most captivating trekking experiences on Earth. Unlike a solitary peak, the Annapurnas form a sprawling massif...

Article · 23 Jul 2025

A guide to trekking in the Himalayas: Everest, K2 and the Annapurna

The Himalayas stretch for approximately 2400 kilometres between the Indian subcontinent and the Tibetan plateau. With such great magnitude and much to consider, including altitude...

Article · 18 Jul 2025

Five of the best short walks in North Perthshire (Pitlochry, Aberfeldy and Dunkeld)

North Perthshire rightly earns its title as the 'Gateway to the Scottish Highlands.' Straddling the Highland Boundary Fault, it offers walkers a taste of Scotland's vast and...

Pilgrims on the Via Francigena arrive at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome

Article · 17 Jul 2025

Discover the Via Francigena — everything you need to know

The Via Francigena is one of Europe’s great pilgrimage routes — a journey through landscapes rich in history, culture and natural beauty. From Canterbury Cathedral to Rome,...

The glorious waterfront at Bellagio on Lago di Como

Article · 30 Jun 2025

The best destinations for hiking and culinary adventures in Italy

Italy is a dream destination for travellers, blending breathtaking walks, scenic hiking trails, and a rich culinary heritage. Whether you're wandering along vineyard footpaths,...

Article · 25 Jun 2025

Discover Gran Paradiso: Italy's alpine crown jewel

Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy's oldest national park, is a spectacular wilderness in the northwest Alps where a single soaring 4000-metre peak rises above rugged valleys and...

Mountain Biking in West and North West Scotland

Article · 25 Jun 2025

Discover the UK's best Mountain Biking destinations

From rugged mountain ranges to serene hillsides, the UK offers an incredible array of trails for mountain biking enthusiasts. Whether you're seeking thrilling descents, technical...

Article · 12 Jun 2025

The best day walks on the South West Coast Path

The South West Coast Path (SWCP) is a 630-mile trail beginning in Minehead and passing along the North Devon Coast, Cornwall, South Devon, before ending in Poole on the Dorset...

Article · 11 Jun 2025

Explore Cornwall: Falmouth and the Lizard with five of the best short walks

Cornwall has been attracting visitors since the railway between Plymouth and Penzance was built in the 1860s. And you can see why. Including both the north and south coasts,...

Article · 9 Jun 2025

Five of the best short walks in Cornwall (Newquay and the North Coast)

Walking on the north coast of Cornwall is breathtaking – sometimes literally when fierce coastal winds whip across the rugged cliffs. Golden beaches nestle between dramatic...

Article · 27 May 2025

A guide to Scotland's lesser-known hiking spots

From the West Highland Way to Munro bagging, Scotland is an increasingly popular country for hikers. And with good reason! With its wild landscapes and mountain tops, it presents...

Article · 14 May 2025

Walking on Madeira - everything you need to know

Madeira is a small island of 750km² (290 square miles). It lies at 32°46’N/17°03’W in the subtropical Atlantic Ocean, about 600km (370 miles) from Morocco in North Africa,...

Article · 13 May 2025

Explore Norfolk's Coast and the Broads with five of the best short walks

As a county, Norfolk has some very distinctive landscapes to its name. Nowhere is this more apparent than along its coastline, which stretches from King’s Lynn in the west to...

Article · 13 May 2025

Five of the best short walks in and around Keswick

Keswick, a lively market town in the Lake District, sits on the northern edge of Derwentwater and is located just 20 minutes from the M6. It’s the perfect base for fell walkers,...

Article · 12 May 2025

Discover the Scottish Borders with five of the best short walks

Scotland isn’t just the Highlands and the Lowlands. South of the two great cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh lie the Southern Uplands, the border country. Quite different from the...

The Via Francigena in the south goes from Rome to the heel of Italy

Article · 1 May 2025

Everything you need to know about walking the Via Francigena in the South

Have you walked the Via Francigena to Rome? Or are you planning your first steps on this historic pilgrimage? The fourth and final section of Europe’s longest waymarked trail...

Feature · 1 May 2025

Hiking trails accessible by public transport - everything you need to know

Thru-hikes can be especially difficult to plan due to the logistics of getting to the start point and then back from the endpoint, especially when travelling solo by car. However,...