A new website aims to give people more confidence on multi-day, self-guided hikes, and sees our writer – who’d previously had to abandon a wild camping trip in the area – return in triumph Source: ‘Walking away from the world in Scotland’: an easier way to plan long Highlands hikes | Highlands holidays | The

The Algarve Walking Festival 2025 offers travelers an immersive experience blending hiking, wellness, culture, and local crafts, setting a model for future sustainable and experiential travel. Source: Algarve, Portugal Sees The New 2025 Algarve Walking Festival That Combine Hiking, Wellness, and Local Culture for an Unforgettable Travel Experience – Travel And Tour World

Few Yemenis hike, and female hikers are even rarer. But one group is overcoming security and social challenges to enjoy the benefits of walking in nature Source: ‘Each step we take is an escape’: the intrepid hikers exploring war-torn Yemen | Global development | The Guardian

A new hiking route in the far north of the country is helping to connect visitors with rural communities and giving churches a new lease of life as B&Bs and art studios Source: Walking the Netherlands’ new long-distance Salt Path | Netherlands holidays | The Guardian

Even an ‘easy’ part of this 125-mile walking trail on the French island presents challenges for mind and body, but the rewards for persistence are infinite Source: My hike on the hardest trail in Europe – Corsica’s GR20 | Corsica holidays | The Guardian

Hitchhiking is cheap, fun and a good way to meet new people. But what is it like when you’re travelling in your eighties? Terence Bendixson OBE President Emeritus, Living Streets shares his experiences. Source: Tales of an octogenarian hitchhiker | The Spectator

This year’s hiking events cover everything from vineyard strolls to foraging safaris and coastal routes with spectacular views Source: 10 of the best British walking festivals | Walking holidays | The Guardian