Plan your dive, dive your plan, a popular scuba diving saying that applies to hiking and trekking as much as to swimming in the ocean. Learn all about getting ready for your next weekend’s getaway or mountain range crossing with our helpful articles.
Spanning 268 miles from the village of Edale to the Scottish border village of Kirk Yetholm, the Pennine Way sets the standard from which all UK long-distance treks are measured. This route officially opened in April of 1965 and, over 60 years later, still stands as one of the toughest and most iconic trails in […]
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Osmotherley might look like a sleepy stone village on the edge of the North York Moors, but it also has a secret. This is one of the finest spots in Yorkshire for walkers who love variety. Within minutes of the cobbled streets you can be following an ancient ridge path where you’ll be exploring a
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This challenge links three of the biggest hills in the Yorkshire Dales: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. Between them, they form a triangle around the Ribble Valley and your job (should you choose to take it on) is to climb all three and return to where you started in under 12 hours. That 24-mile circuit (38
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If a walk with a bit of drama sounds appealing, you’ll be glad to hear that this one will have enough to keep everyone entertained. It is not a stroll around the park with a takeaway coffee, rather it’s a proper four and a half mile loop that treats walkers to a greatest hits album
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Navigation is certainly an important skill when it comes to hiking, but it’s also perhaps one of the simplest to neglect, and particularly so if you’re using clearly marked trails and/or routes that many people follow. The temptation is there to simply trust in the trail signs, familiar routes, or even simply following behind another
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Welcome to Nicosia! This is a city where the sun shines more days than not, the souvlaki is always sizzling by lunchtime, and the streets are truly ancient. But make no mistake, this is not your typical hiking hub. Far from it! There are no jagged peaks cutting into the skyline, and there are also
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Headtorches are those items you don’t think about much until you really need them. Whether it’s an early alpine start, late finish on a long hike, or simply finding your way after dark, a reliable light source will quickly become essential. A head torch is more practical than using a handheld torch and phones as
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Trekking poles are one of those things you either dismiss completely or wonder how you ever hiked without them. Most people fall into the first camp right up until they’re grinding down a long descent with burning knees and someone glides past them looking effortless with a pair of poles. That tends to change the
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Choosing the right hiking footwear is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when planning a hike or walking holiday. The wrong pair can turn even a gentle day on the trail into an uncomfortable slog, while the right choice can quietly support you mile after mile without you giving your feet a second
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Dubrovnik might be the most famous for its towering stone walls (and its undeniable Game of Thrones cred), but for anyone who simply enjoys stretching their legs beyond the Old Town, there’s a whole world of walking waiting just outside the city gates. Think rocky coastal trails, shady pine forests, and hilltop forts that serve
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