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Overview: The Camino is a sprawling collection of ancient pilgrimage trails all leading to the historic city of Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain. Once purely a religious journey, the Camino is now popular with both religious and secular walkers / cyclists. Over the past decade, the Camino has become one of the most popular long-distance walks in the world, drawing walkers of all ages.
==> Jump to our Camino de Santiago page.
Climbing to Alınca, May 2013 – Photo by Stijn Nieuwendijk.
Heralded as one of the top 10 long-distance trails in the world, this walk along Turkey’s rugged, beautiful Turquoise Coast has jaw-dropping scenery, ancient historical sites, incredibly friendly people, delicious food, and constantly changing terrain. Can be done as a through-hike or a series of day hikes.
==> Jump to our Lycian Way page.
This official UK National Trail is a 160 km / 100 mi trek through the picturesque Cotswolds region of the UK, running from the picturesque wool-town of Chipping Campden in the north to the historic city of Bath in the south. It is a beautiful walk between charming villages and towns, climbing and descending lots of hills, passing many historical attractions, and encountering almost constant panoramic viewpoints. It is a peaceful, charming, contemplative walk. Can be done as a through-hike or a series of day hikes.
==> Jump to our Cotswold Way page.
Officially recognized as one of Scotland’s Great Trails, this popular 154 km / 96 mi walk through the scenic Scottish highlands starts in Milngavie, on the outskirts of Glasgow, and finishes in the Highland town of Fort William, close to the foot of Ben Nevis (the highest mountain in the British Isles). It’s an outstanding walk.
==> Jump to our West Highland Way page.