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Föhr in April: a week of island loops on foot — with a day trip to Amrum

Eight days on the North Frisian island of Föhr, explored on foot in twelve loops — from Utersum across the green west to Wyk and the Godel marsh, plus a day trip to neighbouring Amrum. Around 88 kilometres of flat island walking, well outside the high season.

Travel 26°

The French Ardennes: a family week at Lac des Vieilles Forges

A family week in the French Ardennes around the Lac des Vieilles Forges: laps around the lake, the Roc la Tour rock tower, the view over the Meuse loop at Revin and the river island at Charleville-Mézières — seven hikes, about 78 kilometres and 1,300 metres of ascent.

Travel 24°

Hiking Madeira: levadas, laurel forest and Pico de Arieiro

Eight hikes on Madeira: from Funchal up to Monte, along the levadas across the island, through the misty Fanal forest, and the big climb from Santa Cruz up to Pico de Arieiro.

Tours 24°

Cape Wrath Trail — four days through the Knoydart wilderness

Six stages on one of Europe's loneliest long-distance trails: from Glenfinnan through the Rough Bounds of Knoydart — just under 66 kilometres, 1,950 metres of climb.

Travel 25°

Lanzarote on foot — two weeks on the volcanic island

Two winter weeks on Lanzarote: from the lava fields of Timanfaya and the Famara cliffs to the neighbouring island of La Graciosa — around 150 kilometres on foot over volcanoes, coast and lava.

Tours 26°

Cape Wrath Trail — two trial days under proper Scottish conditions

Two trial days on the Cape Wrath Trail, heavy rain and gale-force gusts at times — from Fort William via Cona Glen to Glenfinnan.

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Travel 32°

Rome on foot — twelve ways through the Eternal City

A week in Rome, explored entirely on foot: from St. Peter's via the Via Appia Antica to the gardens of the Vatican — twelve walks, a touch under 100 kilometres.

Tours 26°

Around Witten in a day — 58 kilometres from dawn till dusk

Why roam far afield? Around 58 kilometres in a loop around Witten, walked from sunrise to sunset — a good 1,200 metres of climbing over the heights above the Ruhr valley, a full day of walking right on the doorstep.

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Crossing the Alps Garmisch-Partenkirchen – Sterzing, entirely without public transport

An Alpine crossing for my 60th birthday: seven days from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Sterzing — every cable-car and bus stretch covered on foot.

Tours

Tours 26°

Eifel ultramarch — 55 kilometres through the Northern Eifel in one day

Tours 24°

Cape Wrath Trail — four days through the Knoydart wilderness

Tours 26°

Cape Wrath Trail — two trial days under proper Scottish conditions

Tours 25°

Two Days on the VulkaMaar Trail

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Travel

Travel 32°

Rome on foot — twelve ways through the Eternal City

Travel 25°

Lanzarote on foot — two weeks on the volcanic island

Travel 23°

Föhr in April: a week of island loops on foot — with a day trip to Amrum

Travel 21°

São Miguel: crater lakes, caldeiras and Atlantic cliffs

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