Active-Traveller - Features
Stories and travel articles on active and adventure travel and holidays in the UK, Europe and around the World
Spend some time at Italy's Lake Como and make the most of the storybook landscapes by getting stuck in to numerous watersports, hiking routes, cycle paths and scenic train rides. Plus, discover the hidden gem of Colico and its stunning lakeside location.
Dave Cornthwaite visits Killarney Provincial Park and Georgian Bay in Ontario to paddle, camp and hike his way into the heart of Canadian canoe culture.
Spectacular scenery, remote Inca ruins, ancient cultures and luxury lodges – Sarah Gilbert discovers there’s another way to discover ancient Peru that doesn’t include crowds or tents
A mild year-round climate makes Tenerife a walkers’ delight, and its annual walking festival gives hikers a perfect introduction to the island’s history, landscapes and nature.
The small French-speaking island of Dominica is the perfect place to explore nature at its best and is ready to be rediscovered.
From stunning Prague to ancient towns, fairytale castles, crystal clear lakes and epic mountain peaks, the Czech Republic packs a huge amount of opportunities for adventure into it’s relatively small borders.
There’s nowhere quite like Slovenia. It may not be a big country but this adventure lover’s playground boasts an ever-changing landscape where the mighty Alps meet the Mediterranean in a land of limpid lakes, jagged peaks and rolling green valleys.
Bolivia’s Cordillera Real mountain range is wild, empty and ready for the conquering. Matt Westby gets to grips with altitude on a hike into the land of glaciers, condors and lofty peaks.
Exploring the high peaks, craggy coast and famous irrigation systems of this sub-tropical Atlantic island, Roger Fulton reckons walking in Madeira is anything but a piece of cake.
A little-known but remarkably beautiful region of Spain, Asturias offers uncrowded beaches, mountain ranges and natural parks – an unspoilt paradise for cyclists, that’s only a two hour flight from London.
Spain’s sun-blessed Costa Daurada is the perfect cycle destination for both pro and amateur riders.
From pro riders to leisure cyclists, Tenerife – the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands – has the climate and terrain to keep your wheels turning.
Remote rainforest, paradisical pools and miles and miles of empty tracks - Matt Westby discovers why Madagascar should go straight to the top of your cycling bucket list.
Daniel Wildey gets sweaty on Mallorca's coastal singletrack - an discovers secret coves, technical trails and the hidden joy of the ascent.
Speeding through the world's deepest valley, Catriona Sutherland discovers Nepal's once-forbidden landscapes by mountain bike.
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