The road from Wigan: a walk along Greater Manchester’s new 200-mile green trail
The GM Ringway is an extraordinary new circular route that takes in industrial heritage, countryside, towpaths and hills. Here’s how one 10-mile section shapes up …
Very cheap and incredibly cheerful: we hired an entire hostel in Wales
In winter, the YHA hires out whole hostels for exclusive use by large groups of family and friends – and they are in some of the loveliest parts of the UK
Roaming in the gloaming on Sweden’s new island-hopping trail
Stockholm’s archipelago is a joy in summer but harder to get around at other times as ferries reduce their services. But that could change with the launch of a new trail linking 21 islands
Spanish steppes: an epic hike across the wild plains of Extremadura
The Via de la Plata is one of Spain’s toughest pilgrim routes, weaving through a landscape of isolated steppes and fortress cities in the country’s least-known region
From the Peloponnese to the Pyrenees: readers’ favourite long-distance walks in Europe
Pull on your walking boots and immerse yourself in magnificent scenery on these long-distance trails, chosen by our tipsters
Hiking Cheshire’s Baker Way: the joy of a less-known walking trail
They get less fanfare and footfall than the UK’s famous long-distance paths, but trails such as this – which starts in Chester and saunters through the local countryside – are just as rewarding
‘Reconnecting with our glorious woodlands’: why we should all get out into the forest
With the leaves turning golden, now is the time to visit the woods, says the author of a new book, and perhaps learn how to better protect them too
‘A wildly beautiful place for autumn colour’: readers’ favourite UK forest trails
From Japanese acers at Westonbirt arboretum to the pines of Loch Ard, our tipsters share their top woodland days out
Walking the Celtic Camino: new coast path links sacred sites in Ireland and Wales
Ancient chapels, neolithic sites, vast beaches and live music are among the highlights of a new pilgrimage route from Wexford to St Davids
A cycling, walking and running break in France’s best area for trails
Bagnoles de l’Orne in Normandy is a traditional spa town reinventing itself with new hiking and cycling routes – and a focus on sustainable tourism
Walks with a focal point: five of the best UK hikes with extras
From a wire bridge near Ben Nevis to a wild swim in Devon, these walks come with a unique manmade or natural element to look forward to as you stroll
‘The hike of a lifetime’ – a circuit of the Écrins national park in France
The Tour des Écrins in the Hautes-Alpes is one of Europe’s finest long-distance walks, and offers a chance to reflect on how best to live alongside nature
One Spanish region where tourists are welcome – especially spaghetti western fans
A new walking route around Burgos, in northern Spain, offers film pilgrims a close-up of the iconic locations used in Sergio Leone’s movie The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
In the footsteps of DH Lawrence: across the Alps from Germany to Italy
More than a century on, the route from Konstanz to Como across lakes and Swiss mountains must also contend with traffic, but it still inspires a novel
Leaving the herd behind on a family trip in the peaceful southern French Alps
Rugged scenery, an insight into shepherds’ culture, delicious food and remote mountain stays make for a memorable few days hiking in France