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International trails easily accessible by public transport

Exploring the world’s great hiking trails doesn’t have to mean hiring private shuttles or organising complicated transfers. In this guide, we’ve picked international trails where reliable, regular public transport makes...

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...

How to Prepare for the K2 Trek in Pakistan's Karakoram

Home to some of the world’s highest mountains (including five over 8000m) and some of the largest glaciers, the Karakoram range in northeastern Pakistan boasts awe-inspiring scenery. For adventurous hikers,...

The Rhine Cycle Route: ultimate planning guide

The Rhine Cycle Route, passing through six countries, is a delightful journey that takes in stunning scenery, including the castle-studded Rhine gorge and many historic towns and cities. In this...

Walking in the Bavarian Alps: a complete planning guide

The Bavarian Alps stretch along Germany's southern border with Austria, from the Allgäu in the west to Berchtesgaden in the east — a 300km arc of mountain scenery that offers...

Walking in the Cape Verde islands

By Mike Wells Sitting in the Atlantic, 600km from the west African coast, the 10 islands that make up the tiny country of Cape Verde offer an interesting variety of...

An intro to... Innsbruck, the Capital of the Alps

How about a destination combining a variety of outdoor adventures and vibrant culture alongside quick access to the mountains? Welcome to Innsbruck, the Capital of the Alps. Where is Innsbruck?...

Cycling the Route des Grandes Alpes – what you need to know

Discover the awesome passes of the French Alps on this stunning 720km journey from Lac Léman to cosmopolitan Nice. Breathtaking views open up around every turn in the road as...

In conversation with Rudolf Abraham: Hiking the High Scardus Trail

Rudolf Abraham has been walking the mountains of the Balkans for more than two decades, and his guidebook, Hiking the High Scardus Trail, is the first to cover this remote 314km route through North Macedonia, Kosovo and Albania. The trail crosses the vast pastures of the Shar Mountains, climbs Mount Korab, the highest peak in both Albania and North Macedonia, and finishes at the UNESCO-listed Monastery of Saint Naum on the shores of Lake Ohrid. Here, we talk to Rudolf about how the trail came about, what sets it apart from the neighbouring Peaks of the Balkans, and the wildflowers, wildlife and hospitality that make it one of the last places in Europe where you can genuinely feel off the map.

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

The Way of St Francis (Via di Francesco) connects places and paths associated with the saint, allowing walkers to see why St Francis of Assisi loved the land. The route...

Look out for 'The Lookout' bothy on Skye

By Phoebe Smith Phoebe Smith shows you around 'The Lookout' bothy on the Isle of Skye, featured in her book 'The Book of the Bothy'. Find out where it is,...

An intro to… Trekking in Bhutan

An intro to… Trekking in Bhutan, answering questions such as Where is Bhutan? Do you need a guide to go trekking in Bhutan? What's the walking like? And Why can't...

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....

How to travel across a glacier

Hilary Sharp, expert mountaineer and holder of the International Mountain Leader award, explains the safest way to travel across a glacier. Part two of the article focusses on Crevasse Rescue...

Can anyone climb Kilimanjaro, and other frequently asked questions

By Alex Stewart At 5895m, Kilimanjaro is the world’s highest peak that you can climb without technical skills. But could you climb it? Alex Stewart, author of the Cicerone guidebook...

Walking in the Julian Alps of Slovenia: a complete planning guide

Slovenia's Julian Alps are not as high as their western Alpine relations, but they are no less imposing. Limestone peaks plunge into flower meadows, waterfalls cascade from cliffs and then...

An introduction to The Westweg in Germany's Black Forest

By Kat Morgenstern The Westweg is one of Germany's oldest and greatest long distance treks, set up by the ambitious Schwarzwaldverein, or Black Forest Association. While the Westweg does not...

Slovenia's Juliana Trail – what you need to know

Making a circuit of Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak, the Juliana trek takes in some less familiar valleys along with well-known spots such as Lake Bohinj and Bled. Designed to promote...

Hiking the High Scardus Trail: a complete planning guide

Few long-distance trails in Europe deserve the word epic quite like the High Scardus Trail (HST). Running for 314km (195 miles) through the mountainous borderlands of North Macedonia, Kosovo and...

An intro to...the River Rhone Cycle Route

Following the river Rhone from its source near the summit of the Furkapass to the Mediterranean Sea, the Rhone Cycle Route slips past some of Switzerland's highest mountains, skirts the...

How to choose the correct footwear

By Jon Halls Jon Halls walks you through the process of choosing footwear for your next adventure and finding the perfect fit Different walking boots will suit different types of...

PCT experience: what it’s like to hike the Pacific Crest Trail

We sat down with David Jordan to chat about his experience hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, one of the most iconic long-distance hikes in the world. David shared his insights...

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...

Climbing K2: Jake Meyer's ten-year journey to the summit of the savage mountain

By Jake Meyer Jake Meyer, one of the youngest Britons to climb Everest, and the youngest man in the world to complete the Seven Summits, undertook his biggest challenge when...