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Global walk: Emerald Highs

Global walk: Emerald Highs

Thursday, January 17th, 2013

When it comes to the best domestic hillwalking, most Brits think of Wales or Scotland, not Ireland. So we asked our star columnist Christopher Somerville to sample a mountain hike with the Glen of Aherlow Walking Festival, where he experienced blood, sweat – and tears of laughter…

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Walking on sunshine

Walking on sunshine

Thursday, November 29th, 2012

Forget sarongs and sandals:Mark Stratton road-tests a new Dominican trail that showcases the soaring volcanoes, exotic gorges and tropical forests of this Caribbean paradise…

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Global walk: Channel Island hopping

Global walk: Channel Island hopping

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012

Paul Miles discovers historic towns, secluded beaches and local intrigue on a new long-distance route linking Jersey, Guernsey, Herm, Sark and Alderney…

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Explore the Western Wilderness

Explore the Western Wilderness

Friday, June 1st, 2012

 

Pristine paradise awaits on the extraordinary island of Tasmania, one of the planet’s last remaining unspoilt expanses 

The Australian island state of Tasmania is one of the world’s last true frontiers, home to unique flora and fauna, the cleanest air on [...]

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Global Walk: In league with the devil

Global Walk: In league with the devil

Friday, May 25th, 2012

Walkers are joining forces with scientists as part of a radical new tourism venture to help bring the Tasmanian devil back from the brink of extinction. Dominic Bates went to see how it works, and explores what’s being done to save this iconic creature…

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Global walk: Island of the gods

Global walk: Island of the gods

Friday, February 24th, 2012

Paul Lamarra falls for Cyprus’ heavenly mix of crystalline bays, verdant forests and snow-capped hills – all steeped in fantastic Greek mythology…

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Creative peaks

Creative peaks

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

In a harsh, deserted corner of upland France, Paul Lamarra discovers an inspiring new art trail created by the British sculptor Andy Goldsworthy…

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Global walk: Berlin

Global walk: Berlin

Friday, August 26th, 2011

Paul Lamarra traces the route of the Berlin Wall, half a century after it first split Germany’s capital asunder, and uncovers a legacy of tragedy, courage and hope…

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Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail

Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

When Paddy Dillon first heard about the Arctic Circle Trail – Greenland’s longest waymarked path – he was eager to explore this remote wilderness…

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Menorca’s secret marvels

Menorca’s secret marvels

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

The Balearics are all tacky beach resorts and sunseeking tourist hordes, right? That’s what Sarah Gardner thought before a walking tour of Menorca left her awestruck by its rich wildlife and mysterious ancient monuments…

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