Hiking trails

Hiking and walking, both activities mean traveling by foot but the difference between going for a walk or a hike can be significant. Walking generally …

Switchback hiking isn’t for the faint-hearted. Whenever I see the name switchback trail I know I’m in for a long hard slog up a steep …

If you’re new to hiking and exploring the national parks you may have wondered about the rock stacks. These piles of stones, best known as …

Top of the list of things to think about when you’re planning a hike is how long it’s going to take. If you’re out on …

If you’re seeking a breathtaking hiking adventure, there’s nowhere quite like Alaska. The 49th State is aptly nicknamed the last frontier. It’s one of the …

Backpacking is really just hiking with more gear on your back. The romantic idea of a backpacking trip is a multi-day trek, camping out in …

Chatel lies in the Portes Du Soleil region on the Swiss – French border. In winter it’s a vast alpine playground for skiing and snowboarding. …

Walking the West Highland Way, the 96 mile long distance hiking trail, typically takes from 5 to 8 days. Starting on the outskirts of Glasgow, …

Walking St Cuthbert’s Way is a wonderful way to explore the outstanding beauty of the countryside along the Scottish – England Border. St Cuthbert’s Way …

Avoid the clutches of Benidorm, and Costa Blanca is an outdoor lovers’ paradise. It has just about every outdoor activity you could possibly want and …

It’s quite a story really, a former model with very little walking experience, sets out to hike the entire length of the Great Wall of …