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New moorland walk for Sherlock fans

New moorland walk for Sherlock fans

For fans of Sherlock, due back on television screen this Autumn, this new two Moors way walking trip from Macs Adventure is the ideal way to explore the landscape of Dartmoor, inspiration for Hound of the Baskervilles, and neighbouring Exmoor first hand.

The best autumn walks in the South West

The best autumn walks in the South West

Once the summer crowds have gone, autumn is a perfect time to visit Cornwall.

On Foot Holidays rounds up its favourite autumn walks in Europe

The summer scorch has eased, the harvests are in full swing and the sea is still invitingly warm.

Christmas walking breaks in the UK

Christmas walking breaks in the UK

Celebrate the festive season with fabulous food, lots of entertainment and great walks - ideal for walking off those Christmas excesses - on a Christmas UK getaway with HF Holidays.

Top walks on the untouched islands of the Azores

Step out alongside serene crater lakes, re-invigorate the soul on rugged coastal trails and hike Portugal’s highest peak in the mid-Atlantic Azores.

Crisp and cosy autumn walking breaks

Crisp and cosy autumn walking breaks

With turreted castles framed by hills of purple heather, clear streams, dark tree lined lochs, whisky distilleries - and a cosy luxury hotel at the end of each day, a walking break in Highland Perthshire is a perfect active, Autumn escape.

Feel the grass under your feet, see the autumn colour in the trees

Feel the grass under your feet, see the autumn colour in the trees

This autumn, the Engadine valley is introducing several new walking trails through the autumn leaves where hiking shoes are not obligatory.

Walking with bears a necessity in Slovakia

Walking with bears a necessity in Slovakia

Walks Worldwide has the perfect trip for those with a passion for both trekking and wildlife; the new Walking with Bears trip to the High Tatras Mountains of Slovakia, departing 15 September 2013.

Climb all over the history of Guernsey with new self-guided trails

Climb all over the history of Guernsey with new self-guided trails

Guernsey is steeped in historical gems, and with Visit Guernsey’s new self-guided trails, the history of this fascinating island can be enjoyed at any pace, any time.

A great escape to the South West by train

A great escape to the South West by train

Summer is the perfect time of year for a walk on the South West Coast Path - it's also the perfect time for traffic jams as people head for the coast!

Walking holiday to the Golden Land of Myanmar

Walking holiday to the Golden Land of Myanmar

Step back in time and experience cultures and traditions little changed by the modern world on a new for 2014 guided walking holiday of the Golden Land of Myanmar – formerly the British colony of Burma – courtesy of HF Holidays, the UK walking holiday organisation which is celebrating its centenary in 2013.

Ischgl dishes up heaven for hungry hikers

Ischgl dishes up heaven for hungry hikers

Mountain hikers are in for delicious dishes when they stop for lunch along the historic pilgrims’ path of Jakobsweg in the Paznaun-Ischgl region of the Austrian Tirol.

Cool holidays to Iceland

Cool holidays to Iceland

The best way of discovering the geothermal wonderland of Iceland is on foot, with its volcanoes, lava fields, hot springs, mud pools, waterfalls, mountain lakes, canyons and wooded valleys.

Headwater launches new trips in Portugal’s ‘Wild West’

Headwater launches new trips in Portugal’s ‘Wild West’

New for autumn/winter 2013/14, cycling and walking holiday specialist, Headwater, has launched two trips in the Algarve’s ‘Wild West’ – a little known, unpopulated region of deserted beaches, lush forests, white villages and tiny fishing communities where life continues as it has for centuries.

Explore the stunning Isle of Anglesey this summer

Explore the stunning Isle of Anglesey this summer

The Isle of Anglesey has plenty to offer every kind of holidaymaker this summer season, from relaxing weekend retreats, outdoor adventures to historic trips discovering the gems of this beautiful Welsh isle.