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What are the Munros? And why should I climb them?

The idea of climbing all the 3000ft mountains in Scotland has, for over a century, captured the imagination of mountain lovers. Here we explain why the iconic Scottish mountains were...

Walking the Jurassic Coast: a complete planning guide

The Jurassic Coast between Exmouth in East Devon and Poole Bay in Dorset is the only stretch of coastline in the UK to hold UNESCO Natural World Heritage status —...

An introduction to the John o' Groats Trail

The John o' Groats Trail offers walkers a wonderful route between Inverness and John o' Groats at the north-eastern tip of mainland Britain. The Trail takes in beautiful woodland, miles...

Walking the Northern Trek: a conversation with Ken Heptonstall

Long-distance walker and route creator Ken Heptonstall has spent a lifetime exploring the great outdoors. From his first alpine adventures in the 1970s to founding the 900km Northern Trek linking...

Trekking in Tajikistan: Frequently asked questions

By Jan Bakker Jan Bakker, author of the Cicerone guidebook to Trekking in Tajikistan answers some frequently asked questions about travelling to and trekking in this beautiful yet often misunderstood...

Thru-hiking the Continental Divide Trail: Prep and planning

By Owen Eigenbrot Owen Eigenbrot is preparing to thru-hike from Canada to Mexico across the US on the yet-to-be-finished Continental Divide Trail. Planning for a 3100-mile trek is a daunting...

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...

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,...