Take the leap

From gnarly ridge traverses to relaxing strolls along silvery beaches, these island hikes lend themselves to the long days of Summer

The Pyrenees reserves its best treasures for walkers prepared to venture off the well-beaten trail, says Teresa Levonian Cole, on a solo holiday in Ribes de Freser

Thermal springs, nature walks and views to die for! The Azores may be small, but this mighty island off the coast of Portugal has plenty to offer

With shimmering slate mountains, gold-sand beaches and heart-pumping adventure activities, Eryri National Park in North Wales is the perfect destination for an action-packed getaway. From natural wond

Alastair MacDonald Jackson spent two years visiting as many of Scotland’s west coast islands as possible. Here he showcases some of the greatest wonders of the west – and offers practical advice on how to see them

Wet, wild, wonderful walks by lake, river and sea.