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Published route(s)
Lognan refuge and Argentiére glacier
An exceptional hike, with no great technical difficulty, but with a substantial vertical drop that will take you to one of the most beautiful accessible glaciers in the French Alps, along with the Tour glacier.
The scenery is breathtaking, with the Aiguille Verte (4100 m), the Aiguille d'Argentière (3900 m) and the Aiguille du Chardonnet, among the most famous. The glacier is accessible, but be careful not to venture onto this glacier without suitable equipment, as numerous crevasses are visible.
Michelbach dam
A circular walk around Michelbach dam with views over the Swiss Alps and 'Le Grand Ballon d'Alsace' on a clear day. Perfect spot for wildlife spotting. Along the way there are many signs giving some information about what to see and the history.
Birmingham canals
A circular walk along Birmingham canals, between old and new buildings. Ideal walk to photograph some unusual places and buildings.
Earlswood Lakes, Terry's Pool and Clowes Wood
Easy to moderate loop along the lakes and into the woods, ideal for wildlife and train spotting. An alternative and easier route is available avoiding the woodland part.
Cromford Canal and Sheep Pasture Top views
Enjoy the great views and history around Cromford Canal and Sheep Pasture Top views. Go up into the woods learning all about the local industry before enjoying the view onto Derwent valley at the top, then finish your walk with a nice drink at the pub.
Alfreton and Oakerthorpe
An easy walk in the countryside around Alfreton and Oakerthorpe area going through fields and bluebell woodlands with nice views onto Amber valley.
Middleton Top and Harboro Rocks
A circular walk around Middleton Top area. The 360° view offered by Harboro' Rocks over Carsington Water reservoir is incredible. It is also an opportunity to have a closer look at the windmills.
Hughenen Manor to West Wycombe, Dashwood Mausoleum, Hellfire Caves
This circular offers heaps of views, wildlife spotting, and history preserved by the National Trust. It goes up and down the Chilterns hills and woodlands where end of May-June you can enjoy the bluebells. Keep your ears and eyes wide open listening to the whistling red kites or spot some pheasant or squirrels.
Breitnau gorges and Hinterzarten village
This circular walk starts from Breitnau where you can enjoy local products (glass art shop, cuckoo clocks, etc.) and heritage. Then, enjoy the walk along the gorges where you will find watermills via Hinterzarten village.
Wiedener Eck, Belchenseilbahn loop, Baden-Wurttemberg region
This is a great circular walk ground through the famous black forest where you will find great views of the German and French valleys.
Hynkanlampi lake and Sorlampi Lakes, Espoo
Walk into the woods around Pirttimäki Outdoor Recreation area and enjoy Hynkanlampi lake and Sorlampi Lakes along the way.
Loch Morlich - An Lochan Uaine, Glenmore Forest Park
This walk will bring you along pinewood forest, riversides, Loch Morlich, up the hill to enjoy views over the mountains before going down the valley bottom to explore An Lochan Uaine with an optional detour to the Abernethy National Nature Reserve.
An Lochan Uaine, Glenmore Forest Park
This easy walk will bring you along the pinewood forest, riversides, up to An Lochan Uaine. #walkingwithwheels
Glenmore Forest Park - Loch Morlich
This flat walk follows the riverside to reach Loch Morlich beach enjoying Glenmore Forest Park.
Can na Laitire and Shieling hut, Abriachan Forest
This walk takes is located in the Inverness and Lock Ness areas. It takes you through the hidden huts and art in the Abriachan Forest, up to the Can na Laitire which gives you nice views over Loch Ness before coming back past two interesting huts hidden in the landscape and the famous Great Glen Way.
Abriachan Forest hidden Tree houses
This easy walk takes you through the Abriachan Forest in the quest for huts, tree houses, and wildlife. It is an ideal walk for families.
Meall Fuar-mhonaidh summit, Drumnadrochit
An incredible walk bringing you up to 360° views all over Loch Ness and Loch Nam Breac Dearga surroundings.
Crotaig circular
Gentle walk into the woods with some views of the Loch Ness.
Glenfinnan Viaduc and monument Viewpoint
Easy walk up the hill to get a nice view over Glenfinnan Viaduc and the monument.
Glenfinnan Viaduc Trail
Enjoy a walk giving views from different angles of the famous Glenfinnan Viaduc which has been used for Harry Potter movies then come back along Loch Shiel to enjoy the Monument tower.
Neptune's Staircase Locks and Caledonian Canal
A little walk to visit Neptune's Staircase 8 Locks and Caledonian Canal.
Steall Falls, Ben Nevis area
A nice walk up the valley nearby Ben Nevis to enjoy Steall Falls.
Grey Mares Tail Waterfall, Kinlochmore
A gentle walk through the woods to discover Grey Mares Tail Waterfall.
Coire Gabhail Lost Valley, Pass of Glencoe
A great walk along All Coire Gabhail riverside with its waterfalls to reach the Coire Gabhail Lost Valley surrounded by The Three Sisters in Glencoe National Nature Reserve.
Arrochar Caves Trail - Glen Loin, Loch Long
This walk is like a treasure hunt. This walk goes through the woodlands and valley bottom before enjoying a nice waterfall. However, if you do wish to explore the caves (Glen Loin), you will need some balance and awareness.
Glenfinnan Viaduct viewpoint, Scotland
Enjoy a walk giving views from different angles of the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct (under, of the top) which has been used for Harry Potter movies.
Rogie Falls circular, Contin
This gentle walk brings you through the woodlands, up and down hills to get views over the magnificent Rogie Falls and a suspension bridge across the Black Water river.
Along Almind lake, Silkeborg
This gentle walk will take you through the forest. Enjoy two swimming spots and a sauna to relax and take some fresh air.
Around Trelde Sande and Tredle Naes
Take parts of the Treadle Naes Rundtur and enjoy the Kirkeskov forest.
Øster Strand and Det Hvide Vandtårn, Frederica
This walk starts along the seaside, where you can enjoy Øster Strand wooden structure and swimming spot and Havfruefløjterne art. Then, you walk along the community garden and alternative container shops with a view of the suspension bridge before enjoying a historical walk along the diverse bastion.
Black water and Rogie Falls circular
Walk along Black Water river and explore Rogie Falls walking through the pine and heather Torrachilty Forest.
Torrachilty Forest circular
Walk along Black Water river and explore the pine and heather Torrachilty Forest.
Saint Kilda beach - Stenhouse Reserve, Melbourne
Start the walk in front of the famous Luna Park, and enjoy the beachside, the pier with views of the boats. If you go in the evening, you might be able to spot some penguins before enjoying Catani gardens and the Stenhouse Reserve to observe the colorful wind kite surfers at sunset.
Brighton Beach - Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve via Elster Canal
Walk along Brighton Beach waterside then go explore Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve before coming back via Elster Canal. Along the way, you will get to explore some hidden spots to catch the sunset or have a quiet break.
From Brighton Beach to the famous Middle Brighton Bathing Boxes
This walk along the beach brings you to visit some great swimming, sunset viewpoints, and kite surfer spotting areas without missing the famous Middle Brighton Bathing Boxes.
From Luna Park to Saint Kilda Botanical Garden, Melbourne
This easy walk visits Saint Kilda's back streets and its peaceful Botanical garden past the community garden and back via the busy Ackland Street.
From Port Melbourne Beach to Princes Pier Gatehouse
This walk is ideal for sunset lovers as it visits two piers including one with historical features. At Prince's Pier Gatehouse enjoy the view on ancient wooden posts located into the water and the nice houses and apartments around with a view of the Tasmanian Ferry.
Hirschhorn Castle and views of the Neckar River
This walk will bring you to some great panorama over the Neckar River where you can enjoy watching the boats (peniches) and the old Hirschhorn village and its nice castle. Along the way, you will find benches to enjoy the views and bring some picnic with you.
From Portals Vells to Cala Figuera
This walk brings you along the coastline visiting four caves, including "cova de la Mare de Déu de Portals Vells" an old quarry where you can enjoy interesting carvings. On the way, enjoy amazing views of Palma while meeting wild goats.
Tirohanga Track, Queen Charlotte Sounds viewpoint, Picton
The Tirohanga Trac (or Hilltop View), brings you through native fern trees full of wildlife. This was is quite short but steep enough to give you a good sweat. The view at the top is totally worth the effort as you get a welcoming bench from where you can enjoy a view of Picton and Waikawa and the ferry coming and going along the Queen Charlotte Sounds.
Meteorite crater - Illumetsa kraatrite matkarada
This short but interesting walk brings you to an actual meteorite crater called Põrguhaud or “Grave of hell". On the way learn about some local stories and beliefs illustrated by carved wood.
Marsh - Suur Suujärv lake
This gentle walk brings you along marsh/bogs visiting the peaceful Suur Suujärv lake where you can do some birdwatching. You will mainly walk on boardwalks until reaching an observation tower to get a view of the treetops and flatlands. This walk is part of the locally known Meenikunno matkarada walk. The best is to get two cars, one at the start and one at the end.
Parque Eduardo VII circular, Lisboa
This hilly circular walk brings you to visit Parque Eduardo VII where you will be able to enjoy a nice view of Lisboa city and buildings.
Dunmallard Hill Settlement, Pooley Hill
This circular walk brings you along River Eamont before going up into the woodlands around Dunmallard Hill. On the way enjoy views of the countryside and over Ullswater loch.
Bleaberry Tarn via Scale Force and Red Pike
This circular walk brings you along Crummock Water, up Scale Force before scrambling up to Red Pike and down to Bleaberry Tarn and Buttermere.
⚠️Be careful along the way, there are some parts where you need to put your hand on the rock, there is no obvious path so navigation skill is important and there is a scramble going to Bleaberry Tarn which can be challenging .
Into woodlands to discover a unique Eco-Library
A family-friendly walk into the woods where you will get nice views and a unique Eco-Library worth visiting.
King's Cave, Natural Arches and Arran Island Coastline
Walk into the woodlands before reaching Arran Island Western Coastline with its hidden caves full of stories and views of surrounding mountains, The Doon Fort, and Drumadoon Point. This walk has one gate and a rocky beach which can be unheaven.
Around the remains of Dale Abbey and The Hermitage cave
This circular walk brings you to visit Ockbrook Morvian Settlement, the remains of Dale Abbey, Hermit's Wood, The Hermitage cave "troglodyte", and beautiful views of Derby countryside. This walk has several wooden stiles and steep steps. It also crosses horse and stoke fields so please keep dogs under control.
From Mayburgh Henge to Brougham Castle
This flat, linear walk will allow you to discover some English Heritage with Mayburgh Henge and Brougham Castle while enjoying a riverside walk along River Eamont. Nearby you can also visit King Arthur's Round Table.
Captain Cook Memorial, Kamay Botany Bay National Park
This walk goes around the coastline and visits Captain Cook's landing place before going up into the woodlands.
⚠️ Check out Kamay Botany Bay National Park opening hours if you drive to the start. Otherwise park at the car park along the beach at Captain Cook Drive.