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Pilgrim trails

Focus · 18 Nov 2024

Pilgrim Trails - what you need to know

Historically, pilgrims walked to religious sites as part of both physical and spiritual journeys, and now, these trails have become increasingly popular with walkers who want to travel in the pilgrims' footsteps. From the beautiful towns and...

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Focus · 14 Aug 2024

International long-distance walks – what you need to know

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...

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Focus · 20 Jun 2024

International Day Walking – what you need to know

Europe is packed with fantastic walks just waiting to be explored. Rough mountain walking and altitude can be encountered in destinations such as the Alps, Pyrenees, Sierra Nevada...

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Focus · 3 Jun 2024

European Cycle Touring – everything you need to know

Exploring Europe by bike is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the continent's rich cultural and natural heritage. With excellent cycling infrastructure catering to cyclists...

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Focus · 27 Mar 2024

Long-distance trails in the Pyrenees – everything you need to know

Would you like to hike across the breathtaking landscapes of the Pyrenees? Iconic routes include the renowned GR10 and GR11, the challenging HRP (Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne)...

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Focus · 4 Aug 2023

Monthly Focus: Rota Vicentina

Starting well to the south of Lisbon, the long-distance Rota Vicentina links the rural town of Santiago do Cacém with Cabo de São Vicente, the southwesternmost extremity of Portugal that juts out into the vast Atlantic Ocean, the last bit of dry...

Taking a breather overlooking Loch Shiel (Route 2)

Focus · 30 Aug 2022

Brilliant backpacking - top tips, where to go and how to pack your bag

One of the best ways to explore remote places is through backpacking: carrying your own shelter and supplies so you can walk for a day and then prolong your adventure by staying...

Kev Reynolds

Focus · 13 Dec 2021

Kev Reynolds: Remembering the man with the world's best job

Fond memories of Kev Reynolds – writer, photographer, journalist, lecturer. An inspiration to many, and a wonderful friend. So many stories, here we have pulled together a few...