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ViewRanger GPS now live on iPhone

Award winning ViewRanger GPS from Augmentra is now available on the iTunes app store with premium map data from 13 countries including the USA, UK and Germany, so iPhone owners can now enjoy the benefits of this high quality, tried and trusted “off-road sat nav”.

Take a walking tour of Perth’s nightlife

Discover the best of Perth’s latest bars and restaurants on this insider’s tour. Enjoy drink tastings and tapas at a number of the small bars popping up across the city on Two Feet and Heartbeat’s Eat Drink Walk tour.

Stephen Venables to lead Great Himalaya Trek

Stephen Venables to lead Great Himalaya Trek

Acclaimed British writer, broadcaster and mountaineer Stephen Venables, the first Briton to climb Everest without supplementary oxygen, has been announced as the leader of the second – and toughest – part on the Nepal section of the Great Himalaya Trail.

Barging breaks in Burgundy

Barging breaks in Burgundy

European Waterways are offering, by popular demand, another Walking Cruise in Burgundy aboard their hotel barge La Belle Epoque.

Hit the trail in Derbyshire

What links Bess of Hardwick, bluebell woods and a revolution? Grab your walking boots and discover the connection at the fourth Peak District's Historic Border Country Walking Festival taking place over seven days from 15 to 23 May 2010.

Bohemian Rhapsody in the Czech Republic

Bohemian Rhapsody in the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is not just Prague. Just over an hour to the northeast of Prague is Bohemia, and the Czech Paradise. World Walks are offering a village to village self-guided walking holiday in this frequently overlooked but exceptionally beautiful territory.

Raiders of the Lost Kasbah

Walks Worldwide has announced a new 8-day trip to Morocco entitled Raiders of the Lost Kasbah, departing 2 October. A spirit of adventure is required for this ‘reccee’ trip, which will be led by Morocco expert and Walks Worldwide founder Mike Wynne, before the final itinerary is added to next year’s programme.

Mountain fitness in the Swiss Alps

Mountain fitness in the Swiss Alps

Equilibrium offers the ultimate combination of hiking, yoga, massage and relaxation in the stunning surroundings of Verbier.

Aalborg Beerwalk offers a taste of Denmark

Aalborg Beerwalk offers a taste of Denmark

Over the years, Aalborg has established itself as “a bit of a gem” for foodies and now it seems, it is fast becoming a hotspot for beer enthusiasts too. This spring, the city teamed up with six local pubs and created a brand new “Aalborg Beerwalk”.

Walk your way to love on the Isle of Wight

Walk your way to love on the Isle of Wight

Walking - its free, sociable, requires no special equipment, training or gym membership, and is proven to boost the immune system, improve mood, help manage weight and benefit the heart, lungs and blood pressure.

Snowshoeing holidays in France

Snowshoeing holidays in France

A first for Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, is the launch of snowshoeing holidays in France as featured in its new brochure.

Family-friendly holiday options for May half-term

For a family-friendly May half-term holiday, HF Holidays is highlighting two of its self-guided options – a donkey trail in France and a cycling itinerary in Germany and Austria – which offer the family the flexibility of travelling at their own unhurried pace.

Break new ground with World Walks

Break new ground with World Walks

World Walks has introduced a range of new routes for 2010 - South Africa (a beautiful route in the Cape Winelands) and Europe's Little Tibet, the Abruzzo, among them.

Dominica’s Hike Fest returns

The annual Hike Fest event will be returning to the island of Dominica for the third year in May. Hike Fest celebrates some of the best hiking the island has to offer and welcomes hiking enthusiasts from across the globe.

Walk the 'Long Journey' through Andalucia

Walks Worldwide has just announced the addition of a new trip entitled 'Along the GR7' in Andalucia, in the Sierra Nevada region of Spain, to its growing portfolio of trips across the globe.