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Did Hadrian build Hadrian’s Wall?

May 22, 2012 by Almis Simans

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail: Well, yes and no. But more about that later.... If there's one walk you want to do in Northern England that will take you back to the Roman era, then Hadrian's wall is for you. We had long thought about walking the wall and an opportunity came up last year. So we packed our bags, booked in on one of the self-guided itineraries (you can tailor-make your own) and spent 12 days along the route of the wall. In many ways this walk takes in the best … [Read more...]

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Milford Track – Classic Walks Itinerary

February 7, 2011 by Almis Simans

Milford Track - Itinerary: New Zealand’s Milford Track walk is a 54 km route that takes walkers through some of New Zealand’s most inspiring landscapes. A wonderful walking holiday. The walk must be done in 4 days, as the track can only support 40 independent walkers and 40 guided walkers per day during the walking season. The following is an outline of the 4-day walk itinerary. Begin at: Start from Te Anau, in New Zealand’s South Island. How to get there: Take a bus from … [Read more...]

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Milford Track – Classic Walks

January 26, 2011 by Almis Simans

Hogh above the MacKinnon Pass on the Milford Track

Milford Track - A Classic wilderness walk in New Zealand New Zealand’s Milford Track is one of the best known walks there. This four day walk follows the Clinton and Arthur valleys in Fiordland, in New Zealand’s south Island. From Te Anau a bus transports you to Te Anau Downs wharf where a ferry takes you across to Glade Wharf. The walk begins from there. I have written ‘On the Milford Track’, a useful booklet, with line-drawings, overview maps and a daily … [Read more...]

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Torres del Paine ‘W’ circuit – Classic Walks Itinerary

January 14, 2011 by Almis Simans

Torres Del Paine - Itinerary: Chile’s Torres Del Paine walk is a 58 km route that makes the Patagonian wilderness accessible to the average walker. The scenery: icebergs, glaciers, towering mountains and the famous Torres del Paine (Towers of Paine) make this a wonderful walking holiday. The walk is usually done in 5 days. In planning an itinerary, some of the considerations in determining the distance for each day should include the type of terrain, the accommodation, weather, the … [Read more...]

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Torres del Paine ‘W’ circuit – Classic Walks

January 13, 2011 by Almis Simans

Torres del Paine 'W' - A Classic wilderness walk in Patagonia:Chile’s Torres del Paine ‘W’ Circuit is one of the best known walks in Chilean Patagonia. This walk takes you through some of Patagonia’s finest wilderness areas. The trail begins at Lago Grey and continues along the lake and up the Vallee Frances before continuing to the Chileno Valley and the Torres del Paine (Towers of Paine). Rudolf Abraham has written a Cicerone guidebook ‘Torres del Paine – Trekking in … [Read more...]

Discovering Leipzig On A Leipzig Music Trail

January 9, 2011 by Helen Page

Discover Leipzig, The City of Music, On a Leipzig Music Trail: Leipzig is a city which is associated with many famous composers of the 18th to the 20th century. Johann Sebastian Bach worked in Leipzig from 1723 to 1750, Richard Wagner was born in Leipzig in 1813 and Leipzig was the most important and influential period of Felix Mendelssohn's creative life. Other eminent composers with strong Leipzig connections included Gustav Mahler, Hanns Eisler, Edvard Grieg, Robert and Clara … [Read more...]

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South Downs Way: Classic Walks Itinerary

January 8, 2011 by Almis Simans

South Downs Way - Itinerary: England’s South Downs Way Walk is a 164 km route that takes walkers across farmlands, through the woods, over chalk cliffs and along pleasant river valleys. A wonderful walking holiday for those yearning for gentle, yet impressive scenery. The walk can be done in 9 days, but we recommend to add another day at Alfriston or Winchester. In planning an itinerary, some of the considerations in determining the distance for each day should include the type of … [Read more...]

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South Downs Way – Classic Walks

January 7, 2011 by Almis Simans

South Downs Way: A Classic Walk through southern England: Britain’s South Downs Way National Trail is open to walkers, cyclists and horse riders. It runs for about 160 km between Winchester and Eastbourne following the rolling chalk downs of Sussex and Hampshire. The route follows prehistoric droveways that have been in use for at least 6,000 years, and numerous Bronze Age round barrows decorate the trail. The Way begins in Eastbourne, passes the villages and towns of Alfriston, … [Read more...]

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West Highland Way – Classic Walks Itinerary

December 20, 2010 by Almis Simans

West Highland Way: Itinerary: Scotland’s West Highland Way walk is a 154 km route that takes walkers along the shore of Loch Lomond, across Rannoch Moor and up over the Devil’s Staircase, eventually arriving at Fort William. The walk can be done in as little as 6 days, but for a more pleasurable walking experience 8 days is recommended. In planning an itinerary, some of the considerations in determining the distance for each day should include the type of terrain, the … [Read more...]

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West Highland Way – Classic Walks

December 17, 2010 by Almis Simans

West Highland Way: A Classic Scottish Walk: Britain’s West Highland Way Walk is one of the best known walks in Scotand. This walk takes you along the shoreline of Loch Lomond, over Rannoch Moor, along Glencoe Valley and over the ranges to Loch Linnhe and Fort William. The Way begins in Milngavie, reaches Loch Lomond and passes the villages and towns of Drymen, Rowardennan, Inverarnan, Crianlarich, Bridge of Orchy, Kings House and Kinlochleven before arriving at Fort William. Terry … [Read more...]

Did Hadrian build Hadrian’s Wall?

Milford Track – Classic Walks Itinerary

Milford Track – Classic Walks

Torres del Paine ‘W’ circuit – Classic Walks Itinerary

Torres del Paine ‘W’ circuit – Classic Walks

Discovering Leipzig On A Leipzig Music Trail

South Downs Way: Classic Walks Itinerary

South Downs Way – Classic Walks

West Highland Way – Classic Walks Itinerary

West Highland Way – Classic Walks

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