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Walking on sunshine Walking is one of our favourite holiday pastimes; here’s our roundup of some of the latest walking holiday ideas:
Lane rangers
n Cami de Cavalls path
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Menorca walkers learn it off pat Rambling specialist Walk Menorca is offering trips covering eight sections of the 115-mile Cami de Cavalls path that encircles the beautiful island of Menorca. The guided walks leisurely explore the coastline, cliff tops and marshes of the pathway – originally designed as a means of defending the island – with knowledgeable ex-pat guides. Prices start at £750 per person per week. For more information, go to www.walkmenorca.com.
Spring 2012
n Enjoy the Suffolk countryside
Walking back to happiness Walks Worldwide
For serious walkers who can cope with walking between four and eight hours a day at altitudes of up to 2,000 metres, the Accursed Mountains trek to Albania with Walks Worldwide is an ideal trip. This challenging trek takes you well off the beaten track into the spectacular, unspoilt and virtually-impenetrable Accursed Mountains of the north of Albania. With two added dates, there are n Albania’s Accursed Mountains now six departures from Tirana between mid-June and September. The eight day itinerary costs from £565 per person. For more information, go to www.walksworldwide.com.
Suffolk Tourism Partnership
Mountain excitement
The Suffolk Walking Festival, from May 19June 10, features over 30 guided trips including the new five-day, 70-mile Flatford to the Fens challenge (May 20-24) and takes in areas including Stowmarket, Lavenham and Newmarket. Walks range from gentle two or threemile country rambles to longer, more energetic outings exploring Suffolk’s beautiful countryside. For more information, go to www.discoversuffolk.org.uk.
VisitGuernsey
In May, Wales will become the only country in the world whose entire coastline can be walked when the 870 miles of the Wales Coast Path is completed. The path, stretching from n Talacre Lighthouse, the outskirts of Wales Coast Path Chester in the north to Chepstow in the south east, includes 70 beaches and 15 picturesque ports and walks range from under a mile up to 14 miles. A number of walks were taking place in early May to mark the path’s completion. For information on the Wales Coast Path, go to www.ccgc.gov.uk.
Walk Menorca
Coast with the most
Guernsey’s stunning cliff top paths, peaceful rural lanes, woodlands and sandy bays make for perfect n Walking to Lihou Island walking breaks and VisitGuernsey has launched a new walking e-brochure with maps and travel information to help plan your trip. Clearly marked are the Ruettes Tranquilles, a network of country lanes where priority is given to walkers, cyclists and horse riders. A series of themed, guided rambles was being held during Guernsey’s Spring Walking Week, from May 5-13. For more information, go to www.visitguernsey.com/walking.
Best foot forward If you’re inspired by our walking ideas, you will need shoes fit for the job. Brasher’s new travel footwear collection is uniquely designed to fit the shape of your foot, giving perfect support and natural walking comfort. Four of the styles available include the Saunter and Seeker GTX in the woman’s range and the Venturer GTX and Traveller GTX in the men’s range. www.brasher.co.uk. l For your chance to WIN one of four pairs of brasher shoes, worth up to £120 per pair, simply tell us what the new brasher range is renowned for. To enter, go to www.tlm-magazine.co.uk and click on Competitions. Closing date May 27, 2012. Terms and conditions apply; see website for details.
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