Walking Holidays

Look up - Big sky experiences in Alberta, Canada
The big skies of Alberta offer a range of activities to be enjoyed - from star gazing in the World's Largest Dark Sky Preserve, Jasper National Park, to dancing Northern Lights in Alberta North and a plethora of heli-opportunities across the Province including heli-yoga.

Everything you need to know about the West Highland Way
The Milngavie Tourist Information Office has created a website specially dedicated to all things West Highland Way.

The ultimate self-guided trek: Khan Tengri Base Camp, Kyrgyzstan
Hiking and trekking specialist Walks Worldwide has launched what is arguably the ultimate self-guided trekking holiday on the planet; a two-week sojourn into the Tien Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan to Khan Tengri Base Camp.

7 reasons to go to Nepal now
After last year's successful launch, the Great Himalaya Trail (probably the most expensive trek in the world) returns this month.

Spring on the Moors
The daffodils will be out, the sheep will be lambing and the ponies foaling. Spring on the Moors is an exciting time of year for nature and wildlife. There's plenty going on for visitors in and around Exmoor at this time of the year too.

Walkers in Tarkine rainforest enlisted in bid to save Tasmanian devil
Guests on guided, multi-day walks in Tasmania's remote Tarkine rainforest wilderness in 2012 are among the first people to monitor and view groundbreaking new research designed to save Tasmania's most iconic creature - the Tasmanian devil - with encouraging results so far.

Hike into Italy from Europe's "hidden gem"
Brand new for 2012 is Hedonistic Hiking's gourmet guided walking holiday from Slovenia into Italy. The nine-day hiking tour starts in the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana, which many liken to a mini Prague and call a "hidden gem" of Europe.

Much more than walking with Ramblers family adventure holidays
Canoeing, fishing, cycling, cooking and camel rides are just some of the extra activities that feature in Ramblers Family Adventures new range of guided walking holidays.

Packing for a walking or trekking holiday
Packing for a walking or trekking holiday should be easy, but unless you listen to advice and experience, basic mistakes can have a considerable impact on the enjoyment of the trip.

Albania predicted to be number one target for trekkers in 2012
Walks Worldwide, the UK’s most knowledgeable trekking holiday organisation, saw an unprecedented demand for its Accursed Mountains trek to Albania in 2011 and, with the levels of advanced bookings already received, predicts that it is set to become the next ‘must go’ destination for serious walkers in 2012.

New cycling and walking tours from Headwater
Headwater has added seven new trips to its walking and cycling collection, ensuring holidaymakers can get under the skin of 110 destinations across 32 different countries and islands in the coming year.
Andalucian International Walking and Cultural Festival 2012
Frontier Holidays invites you to join us for a unique celebration of Spanish culture as we proudly host the first Andalucian International Walking & Cultural Festival.

The first Torridon Winter Walking Festival
Spending the night in a snow hole or a day climbing a sheer ice face are just two of the adventurous activities which feature in the Torridon Winter Walking Festival next March.

Walking and trekking holidays with the experts
Walks Worldwide has launched its 2012/13 programme which reveals 9 new trips, ‘Experts’ Choice’ walks and a ‘Superior Collection’ for those who don’t want to compromise on the serious walking aspect of the holiday but who would rather stay in more comfortable accommodation.
The Yellowstone National Park in winter
Experience the Yellowstone National Park under a blanket of snow this winter – a time when bison, elk, wolves and bighorn sheep wander across snow-covered valleys and the Park’s geological features are even more spectacular in the freezing temperatures – courtesy of US specialist, Bon Voyage.