because life's too short
because life's too short
There are nearly 80 huts in Kosciuszko National Park, each with a tale to tell. Here is a selection found largely at the upper end of the park to the north of the Snowy Mountains Highway, with the final 5 just to its south.
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From one extreme to the other: this is a varied and rather hilly walk from the kiss-me-quick delights of Matlock Bath to the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution at Cromford.
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A gentle walk in Derbyshire showcasing some of the typical scenery to be found in the White Peak from Bradford Dale to the watery delights of the Lathkill River.
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We made the mistake of going via Julian. We left the balmy shores of San Diego behind and headed east, turning up the 79 to Julian. Suddenly it looked cold, though wildly beautiful, the road winding up to Cuyamaca Reservoir through a stark hilly landscape not unlike the highlands of Scotland.
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The Coastal Walk in the Royal National Park is only just south of Sydney, but this wonderfully accessible two day walk is as good as any in Australia.
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On the vast chalklands of Salisbury Plain, lies a strange anomaly: an East German village built in the Cold War for army training. An easy 6 mile walk past ancient monuments and over unspoilt grassland will take you there.
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After an initial steep climb, the route is largely downhill to Conflens and the river Salat. A day of wonderful views amidst the high mountains.
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Not the most exciting of starts to a day on the GR10 with lots of, albeit quiet, roadwork. However, it improves rapidly once this is left behind and ends in dramatic high mountain scenery.
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As scenic as Torres del Paine in Chile? Tick! More accessible? Tick! Cool town? Tick! With stunning scenery and the perfect 2 day circuit suitable for even inexperienced walkers, the Fitzroy massif in Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, is a rewarding destination.
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The world’s southernmost hiking circuit is found in the Dientes mountains of Isla Navarino, off the southern coast of Chile. With a wild and desolate beauty, they offer an experience far off the beaten track for intrepid self supported hikers.
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