The Aosta Valley isn’t as famous as other parts of the Alps, but as Active Traveller editor Tristan Kennedy found out on a ...

Five relentless days on the go. One foot steps wearily in front of the other. Heart racing, lungs screaming for more air. After spending the past five days climbing to a height of 5,364 metres, you ...

Snowdonia has long been a mecca for climbers and hillwalkers, but it also boasts some spectacular trail running routes – including the iconic Paddy Buckley Round, one of the UK’s ‘Big Three’ fell ...

If you're looking for a hiking adventure, the Dubrovnik region has an abundance of beautiful hikes to enjoy, from short walks around medieval city streets - and walls - to challenging routes across ...

Craghoppers new Dynamic range of clothing has an intriguing technology that has scooped awards at Europe’s largest outdoor trade show, ISPO. The Dynamic mesh fabric is designed to reflect the body’s ...

Superb attention to detail, simple design and hardy build quality. Interchangeable inserts compatible with their rucksack range make for a genuinely useful ecosystem. Expensive, but reassuringly so.

Salomon have had the Wayfarer pant in their hiking gear line-up for a number of years and they've always been well received here. Now updated we thought we'd test them to check whether they retain the ...

River Avon Trail - Why Go? The spectacular Avon gorge, spanned by Isambard Kingdom Brunel's famous Clifton Suspension Bridge, is probably Bristol's most recognisable landmark. This River Avon Trail ...

There’s a big fat horrible smelly pile of things wrong with this world. Mountain biking and cakes are not part of this pile. Cakes and mountain biking, if anything, are exactly what’s right with this ...

Modern life can be pretty demanding on the senses. The constant pinging of notifications combined with the relentless stream of bad news can leave even the most optimistic of us feeling pretty glum.

These classic leather walking shoes from Craghoppers offer lightweight walking comfort and stability from a mix of supple full grain leather in the upper and a lightweight EVA midsole. Despite being ...

Chipping Campden to Broadway Tower - Why Go? Both Chipping Campden and Broadway are picturesque Cotswolds towns with Broadway being large enough to offer a variety of pubs, cafes and hotels to rest in ...