Article results for “north west england and the isle of man”
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9 reasons why the Isle of Mull is fantastic for low-level walking
By Alex Kendall The Isle of Mull is part of the Inner Hebrides, the group of islands that run up the spectacular west coast of Scotland from Arran to Skye....
Walking on Rum and the Small Isles: a complete planning guide
Rùm, Eigg, Muck and Canna lie scattered off mainland Scotland's Atlantic coast, overlooked by the crowds drawn to the famously scenic grandeur of neighbouring Skye — and that, for the...
Martyn Howe's reflections from five of Britain's big trails
Martyn Howe has walked over 8,000 miles on Britain's long-distance trails, from a teenage first outing on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path to a 2,300-mile pilgrimage along the England Coast Path....
Walking on Jura, Islay and Colonsay: complete planning guide
Tucked away off the Kintyre peninsula, some 80km (50 miles) west of Glasgow as the crow flies, Jura, Islay and Colonsay sit apart from the routes that draw most walkers...
The Cape Wrath Trail: a complete planning guide
The Cape Wrath Trail is a 230-mile (370km) long-distance backpacking route in Scotland, running from Fort William in the south to the Cape Wrath lighthouse at Britain's most north-westerly point....
Walking in winter: the best UK long-distance routes
By Lesley Williams Although it has seasonal challenges of poor weather and limited daylight, walkers can still enjoy long-distance routes in winter months. With its network of long-distance trails, the...
Walking through history: 7 ancient long-distance routes in the UK
The British Isles are packed with history, from ancient medieval abbeys to neolithic stone circles, from the finest surviving frontier work from any part of the classical Roman empire to...
The best UK long-distance walks you can do in a week
Here are eighteen suggestions for some of the best week-long walking holidays. Suitable for beginners, and also more experienced walkers, these hikes cover all parts of the UK. The British...
Bikepacking: South East Gravel — a complete planning guide
England's south-east has been a hub of habitation and industry since long before the Romans arrived, but it might not be the first place you think of for bikepacking. Ed...