Every year, over 200,000 people walk the Camino de Santiago for the most diverse reasons. Here are lessons learned on the Camino de Santiago
Until this weekend my day hike records show the longest hikes had been 13 miles at both Eagle Creek in Oregon and Queen Wilhelmina in Arkansas and 14.5 miles on the Elk River Trail up in Kansas. On…
From the Metropolitan Police Officer standing in King George IV gate in the foreground to the Copper Horse on Snow Hill at the end of the Long Walk is 3 miles one way. Windsor Great Park (locally referred to simply as the Great Park) is a large deer park of 5,000 acres, to the south of the town of Windsor on the border of Berkshire and Surrey in England. The park was, for many centuries, the private hunting ground of Windsor Castle and dates primarily from the mid-13th century. Now largely open to the public, the parkland is a popular recreation area for residents of the western London suburbs. It is owned and managed by the Crown Estate. The Long Walk runs south from Windsor Castle for a distance of 3 miles (5km) to the 1829 Copper Horse statue of King George III atop Snow Hill where there are impressive views of the castle.
A smudge of red has been visible from The Old Forge for over a week. As I worked in the garden, it drew my eye. The following morning, I decided to go for a closer look. I associate field or commo…
An ancient church with a peculiar history: St Enodoc's Church is nestled amongst large sand dunes in the middle of a golf course...
Read our guide to visiting County Wexford, Ireland, complete with activities, castles, mazes, history, accommodation and more!
Hermès plays with our notions of time with a watch that suspends the passing of hours at your whim.
If you’ve booked a trip to the Black Forest, remember it’s not all long walks and beer. Schedule time for some unforgettable experiences.
I introspected and dreamt many beautiful dreams during my long walks in Switzerland. How those dreams commingle with reality and influence my actions, choices, and decisions even now when I am staying many miles and years away, I know not!
FacebookPinterestWhatsAppEmailAs I got further away from London and began to see the countryside of the Cotswolds I immediately relaxed. I felt I could breathe again. I’ve given you my impressions of London. But this week I had a conversation with a woman working in a shop in one of the Cotsowlds towns about London. She commented, “London…
The Duke of Sussex and Princess Charlotte were seen sharing a sweet moment during the Queen's committal service at St George's Chapel in Windsor this afternoon.
The West Highland Way is Scotland's first official long distance walking route. It's also the most famous. And, in my opinion, it's one of the best long-distance hikes in all of Europe.
Tallinn, Estonia
The Ponta de Sao Lourenço Walk in Madeira really was one of the highlights of my trip! This is the most eastern part of the island and one of the most incredible hikes. At both sunrise, sunset and the middle of the day it boasts some of the most incredible viewpoints. Walking along this ‘tail...
What are the best long-distance walks in the UK? Well here are 16 awesome hikes to tempt you to take on the challenge of a long-distance walk which can be completed over a multi-day hike or separate days
Walking in Northern Ireland
Fancy a stroll in the beautiful Lake District countryside but don’t fancy taking on anything too taxing? Here are 13 easy walks in the Lake District that are just as beautiful as many of the more famous lofty peaks.
What's it like solo hiking a long-distance path like Hadrian's Wall, carrying all your kit on your back? Empowering and inspiring? Or lonely and knackering?
This is an old photo that I've had lying about for months so in the absence of any new photos I decided to see if I could do something with it. Anyway this photo was taken in the New Lanark Nature Trail.
10 wonderful walks from Edale Village in the Peak District. Love hiking then these Edale walks are for you, including some popular hikes from Mam Tor, Kinder Scout and Jacobs Ladder in the Peak District, Derbyshire.
What are the best long-distance walks in the UK? Well here are 16 awesome hikes to tempt you to take on the challenge of a long-distance walk which can be completed over a multi-day hike or separate days
Looking for a long walk in Cardiff? Walking the Cardiff section of the Cambrian Way route is perfect local walk in Cardiff through beautiful parklands, canals and forests.
Here are 5 fantastic long walks in the Peak District, routes frm 12 to 24 miles there's a long route to suit everyone. Full walk guide, map + GPX file included for each walk.
(Updated July 2023) Criss-crossed by tens of thousands of kilometres of long-distance walking paths, France offers walking and hiking enthusiasts a lifetime of options.
Are you tired of aimlessly browsing through an abundance of mediocre gym tops that fail to meet your fitness needs? Well, search no more! Get ready to take your gym attire game to a whole new level with this ultimate collection of the best 13 tops for the gym. In this blog post, I have carefully...
