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Ultimate Guide to the Camino Portuguese (Coastal Route)

Read the ultimate guide to hiking the Camino Portuguese (Coastal Route), the third most popular Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail, which starts in amazingly friendly Porto city and continues up the coast before turning inland to Santiago de Compostela .

February 26, 2026 by

Rota Vicentina (Fishermen’s Trail) Ultimate Guide

Hike the Rota Vicentina (Fishermen’s Trail) in Portugal where golden Atlantic cliffs stretch as far as the eye can see, storks nest on sea stacks, secret golden beaches appear around headlands and authentic coastal villages give you a warm welcome after a day's discovery.

February 26, 2026 by

Ultimate Guide to the Antrim Glens & Causeway Coast

Experience some of the worlds finest coastal hiking while taking in iconic tourist attractions such as Dunluce Castle, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge & the Giants Causeway, along the spectacular Antrim Glens & Coastline trail in Northern Ireland.

December 2, 2025 by

Ultimate Guide to the Speyside Way & Cairngorms

The Speyside Way is one of Scotland’s Great Trails and runs for 116kms. The trail largely follows the valley of the River Spey, while it also passes through the largest concentration of whisky distilleries in Scotland - home to renowned names such as Glenfiddich, The Glenlivet, and The Macallan. 

March 11, 2025 by

Ultimate Guide to St. Kevin’s Way & Glendalough

The St Kevin’s Way & Glendalough long-distance trail runs through the hills of Wicklow in Ireland and follows in the footsteps of the 6th century Saint Kevin and the pilgrims who went to visit his tomb in the majestic monastic settlement of Glendalough.

January 25, 2025 by