We’ve always loved the Lake District. The stunning scenery, exciting hikes, real pubs and delicious food. But we don’t love the crowds.

Hiking and outdoor activities based around Kotor and the Skadar National Park in Montenegro can be enjoyed by anyone with a reasonable level of fitness.

Snowshoeing on the Pokljuka Plateau, between Bled and Bohinj in the Julian Alps, Slovenia, a forested alpine plateau with traditional herdsmen's settlements.

The Dades Valley is an excellent location for walking and trekking, with fantastic rock formations, hundreds of kasbahs and genuine Berber villages.

Mount Fitz Roy and Laguna De Los Tres hike from El Chalten, Patagonia. A stunning one-day hike. Our experiences and everything you need to know.

We loved our first snowshoeing experience so much that we bought our own snowshoes. Here’s how we got on snowshoeing on Velika Planina, Slovenia.

A half-day’s hike from Macugnaga taking in the Zamboni Zappa Mountain Hut and Lago dell Locce beneath the east face of Monte Rosa.

A lovely hike and a paddle while exploring the Lahinja Landscape Park, Slovenia. Birdwatching and maybe a glimpse of otters and beavers.

An easy hike near Macugnaga in the Anzasca Valley in the Italian Alps. Walking firstly to Lago dell Fate and then on to Crocette provides spectacular scenery and ancient history.

An easy, stunning hike along the Kolpa river on the Slovenia/Croatia border. Temperate rainforest – perfect for getting close to nature.