Tue, 05 Jan 2016

• 16880
• Italy
• Europe
• Dolomites

The striking mountain scenery of the Dolomites makes it a hugely popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts – but in the summer months, this UNESCO World Heritage site is a paradise for walkers, as Lynda and Martin Bryan-Brown found when they joined a tour in the heart of the Dolomites.

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Tue, 05 Jan 2016

• Tuscany
• Italy
• Europe

I had heard that Michelangelo said the good wine of San Gimignano “kicks, bites and thrusts”. It also acts like a leaden weight when climbing to Montecatini Alto the following morning.

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Tue, 05 Jan 2016

• Tuscany
• Italy

I returned to my desk from a recent trip abroad to find, among the mail, a letter from a lady in Wolverhampton whose husband is an enthusiastic walker. She, though happy enough to accompany him on an occasional Sunday morning stroll, does not share that enthusiasm, and was asking me about...

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Tue, 05 Jan 2016

• Mediterranean
• Spain
• France
• Europe

As the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean, their rugged mountains soften into gentle hills with magnificent sea views. This area offers a retreat from beaches, bars, and restaurants, inviting visitors to explore some of Europe's most beautiful coastal countryside on peaceful rambles.

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Tue, 05 Jan 2016

Octogenarian Gordon Davis wasn't daunted by the challenges of the tough Samaria Gorge. Preparation and attention to basics were key, as was an experienced guide.

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Tue, 05 Jan 2016

• England

Fantastic scenery walking along Loch Lomond in brilliant sunshine; sparkling water, blue sky with a backdrop of mountains – very uplifting.

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