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

Ever seen a photo so incredible you had to immediately know exactly where it was taken? That’s the idea behind our “Where in the World” series - celebrating those places that look too spectacular to ...

One of the best kept secrets in the Alps, Italy's Aosta Valley is a a paradise for mountain lovers year-round. Spring to ...

Are the Isles of Scilly the most idyllic place to sail in the UK?Photo: iStock You know those beaches that look like the Caribbean but turn out to be in the UK? They are often found on the Isles of ...

Surrounded by the highest mountains in Europe, the Aosta Valley boasts spectacular scenery, world-class hiking and biking, ...

Soaring 1,345m up into the Highland skies, Ben Nevis is the tallest mountain in Scotland and the whole of the UK – and perhaps Britain’s most legendary peak. Reaching its summit is a challenge 130,000 ...

Adventures in Gran CanariaFrom crystal clear waters and rugged coastal paths, to forest trails, mountain climbs and stunning food and wine, this miniature continent offers a myriad of adventures.

Walking boots at the ready – Zadar on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast might just be the perfect base for hikers. A storied seaside city framed by the dramatic Velebit mountains and with hundreds of islands ...

Bashing down the gnarly trail that scythes between hulking Highland massifs Britain’s most remote pub seems impossibly far away. As I descend by a wake of ruined crofts I feel smaller still as the ...

These lightweight sporty hiking shoes from Berghaus are designed for fast hiking year round. This is thanks to a build that considers waterproofing and grip on lots of different terrain. If you're ...

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 ...

Whether you're tackling the rugged coastlines of northern Norway or the vertiginous climbs of the Alps, cycling through this diverse continent is arguably the best way to immerse yourself in its ...