Jane Austen in Bath: Walking Tours of the Writer’s City Jane Austen in Bath: Walking Tours of the Writer’s City is a beautifully illustrated book organized into four walking tours around the city of Bath–where she set both Northanger Abbey and Persuasion–two novels that mirrored her own experience: that of an impressionable, optimistic young girl hoping to meet the man she would marry and later, that of a mature woman disappointed in love. It was in Bath that many of Austen’s own romantic adventures and misadventures occurred, and this book artfully weaves together the story of Austen’s life there with [More]
Walking in the south of France is a wonderful experience, and this unspoilt part of the Maritime Alps is the best of all French walking holidays. This video shows one day in a 6-day route, a circuit around the lovely little town of Sospel. www.onfootholidays.co.uk
A fabulous week long hiking trip exploring Northumberland through 7 hikes. Kielder Water and Bull Crag Peninsula The Tyne River and Hexham The coast and Craster Hadrian’s Wall at Walltown Once Brewed Housesteads Steel Rigg. The views are fabulous and the terrain varied between easy and challenging. The distance of the hikes varies between 3 and 9 miles. To find out about more Day Hiking Trips www.hikingequipmentsite.com
Walking Holiday Ireland provide you with some great options and packages for outstanding hill walking and trekking holidays in the Cooley, Gullion and Mourne Mountains! Here you can hill-walk in the land of legends; Cú Chulainn and queen Maeve, see megalithic tombs, cairns, standing stones and be blown away by vista’s across heather topped mountains, green valleys, rivers, lakes and sea. Let us take care of ensuring your trip goes without the stress of finding that perfect accommodation and real Irish Pub or restaurant. We will pick the most suitable accommodation based on your requirements, handpick the most scenic and [More]
The walks all start from different parts of the Axarquia – the name given to the region to the east of Malaga. All the walks start within one hour’s drive of the village of Torrox. Transport is by 4 X 4 vehicle or mini bus from Torrox Pueblo. The walks are up to 5 – 6 hours duration at a pace that allows you to appreciate the beauty of your surroundings. www.walk-andalucia.com
A week long holiday in North Cornwall with some amazing scenery and some tough sections to hike. This included 7 circular day hiking routes: 6 with a section along the South West Coast Path at Bude; Port Isaac; Padstow; Dizzard Point; Tintagel and Boscastle; and Trevone, Trebarwith and Delabole; plus one inland along The Camel Trail at Padstow. The distance of the hikes varied between 5 and 12 miles. To find out about more Day Hiking Trips www.hikingequipmentsite.com
With over 40,000 miles of signposted trails to choose from, Switzerland is the ultimate walking destination for all.
The world famous Coast to Coast walking route across the North of England continues to be one of the most popular long-distance walks in the world. It is considered a challenge for many who consider themselves to be fit and healthy. The still unofficial Coast to Coast walk was devised by writer and hill-walker Alfred Wainwright. It is described in a book called “A Coast to Coast Walk” that he wrote in 1973. The route is a 192-mile (although according to a recent re-measuring the real distance is almost 220 miles) unofficial, long distance footpath in Northern England. The walk [More]
Guided and self-guided walking tours of Tuscany, Italy with experts from ViaWalking.com.au Via Walking’s Self Guided Independent and Guided Walking tours are based in Radda in Chianti, San Gimignano and Montalcino. Staying in one or more Hilltowns provides the opportunity to meet the local custodians of this beautiful countryside with their love of food, wine, family and life. Via Walking tours cover the very best of Tuscany, taking in all the treasures of the area including the Chianti League towns of Gaolie, Castellina and Radda in Chianti, Lamole, Volpaia, Colle Val D’Elsa, Certaldo, Monteriggioni, Pienza, Montelpulciano, S. Quirico d’Orcia, Bagno [More]
A valley walk from Troutbeck and back to tackle this small but beautifully situated peak.
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My hiking holiday in Mallorca, Spain was a fantastic experience. It was away from the hustle and bustle of the bay of Palma, Mallorca in a lovely untouched part of the island, which provided opportunities for gentle coastal hikes and also more demanding hikes in the hills and mountains. Read more about this Hiking Holiday in Puerto de Soller, Mallorca, Spain on my blog at www.hikingequipmentsite.com
Video about hiking trips and trekking vacation tours in Mongolia. Visit Mongolia with Off The Map Tours www.mongolia.co.uk
Guernsey’s well marked coastal paths and green lanes offer stunning walks for all levels of fitness.
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