The dramatic natural border between Lesotho and South Africa is packed with interesting scenery and adventurous hikes. Scale nerve-testing chain ladders, hike to towering waterfalls and stroll lush green valleys.

Here is a snapshot of our Drakensberg hikes, for more go to our South Africa page.

Fortunately, few people decide to visit Cappadocia for the hiking, lured instead by more lofty ventures. Not only does the hiking take you through unique scenery, but you’ll also often be the only people there.

Read about our favourite hikes in Cappadocia and how to pull a few days together in this magical land. For more, visit our Turkey page.

There are few places blessed with more geological weirdness than Iceland. Hike among steaming vents, boiling rivers and rusty red mountains.

Explore our favourite hiking in the highlands, for more visit our Iceland page.

Hiking through the indigenous Berber villages of the Atlas Mountains and exploring their stunning surroundings is an experience we won’t forget in a hurry. Explore an under-visited part of Morocco on a rewarding hiking trip.

Read about our favourite hikes in the Atlas Mountains, or visit our Morocco page for more.

The Lake District has a huge array of trails for all tastes. For us, the best of the area involves hiking semi-adventurous scrambles and drinking in quirky English pubs.

Here are our favourite hikes in the area, for more visit our Britain page.

Including some of the most scenic coastal paths in the country alongside charming English villages, there are few better places for a classic country walk.

Here are some of our favourite walks, for more visit our Britain page.

Embrace the great outdoors and discover some exhilarating wild swimming locations, from atmospheric caves to famous rivers.