July can get a bit jammed in certain parts of the world, although we do have a wide array of ambles that take you into cooler, calmer hiking terrain. Swap the Amalfi Coast for the Alpe-Adria Trail, or the South of France for the South Downs Way. Read more.
If ever there was a month to go on a jaunt, it’s June. It’s summer solstice in the northern hemisphere, it’s when mountains shed their snow and reveal a carpet of wildflowers, and it’s time for cool down dips. Read our top rambling recommendations.
Did you grow up with teachers who, when you said “Can I go out to play now?’ would respond, “May I go out to play now?” Well, this isn’t school and yes you can go out and play, and in the month of May, you definitely may! Here are many places to do so.
Spring has most definitely sprung by April, and snows are melting on higher ground, revealing many ancient walking trails, all beckoning keen adventurers. Whether you’re looking to walk a camino or the Kumano Kodo, Bohemia or Lycia, it’s time to get that spring in your step.
The days are feeling longer and spring cleaning urges are kicking in. By taking a walking holiday in March, you are undertaking a mental spring cleaning, decluttering your head and taking positive steps towards a natural way of living. Here are some of our favourites.
The secret to going on your first walking holiday is to start slowly, go easy and treat yourself to having your accommodation booked and bags transferred. Leaving you plenty of time to chill on the hills. Here are some of our favourite newbie walking destinations.
February is a funny one really. Winter is still hovering, new year’s resolutions are waning and some of us are still keeping the windows out onto the world tightly closed. Check out some wonderful walking adventures which ensure that February will dazzle rather than frazzle you.
Between the heat, hordes, and hassle, finding a walking adventure in August can be tricky. So we are going to take you off the beaten path, with hikes with glacial lakes to plunge into or quiet forests to shade in. And some very nourishing northern exposure.
Squeezing every remaining drop of summer out of September is the ultimate way to rebel against the norm. If you can’t seem to shake that old back-to-school feeling, it’s the perfect time to play hiking hooky from everyday life.
Hiking in the Cinque Terre is one of the most sought-after walking tours in Italy, but knowing where and when to go is vital to avoid the crowds. Here’s our guide to all five towns within the national park, as well as cinque top tips to walking there.
For those of us in the northern hemisphere, an October hiking trip acts as the ultimate palette cleanser for the soul. It sweeps away the post-summer haze and adds a vibrant, golden glow to the journey toward winter. Read more.
Don’t be a naysayer in November and just sit at home in dread of the long winter ahead. Why not open the doors and let in some light, not only by seeking out places with winter sun but also by staying out in nature for as long as possible?
