UK England Yorkshire and the Humber
Searching for rock art on a pleasant Ilkley Moor loop
A full-day loop hike that explores many of the Stone Age rock art sites and rock formations of Ilkley Moor in Yorkshire, as well as Rombalds Moor Trig.
UK East Midlands England
Following the steps of the Kinder Scout mass trespass
A loop hike in the Peak District National Park which follows the route of the 1932 Kinder Scout mass trespass from Hayfield. Views, rock formations, a “holy mountain” and the remains of WW II aircraft crash.
Australia Central Coast Mount White NSW
Hawkesbury River views from the Big Jims Point Loop bushwalk
A loop bushwalk to Big Jims Point in Popran National Park, which offers some nice views over the Hawkesbury River. The walk is mostly on firetrails, but you can add a more challenging side-trip to the Berowra Trig.
UK East Midlands England
Cool rocks and great views on the Jacobs Ladder to Kinder Low hike
This loop hike in the Peak District National Park starts from Barber Booth, and ascends to Kinder Low via Jacobs Ladder and the Pennine Way. It returns via a scenic route that passes Crowden Tower and Grindslow Knoll.
Australia Central Coast Kariong NSW
A bushbash to Mount Kariong – the highest peak in BWNP
An off-track bushwalk from the Great North Walk to the top of Mount Kariong, which is (arguably) the equal tallest peak in Brisbane Water National Park.
UK England South East
A pleasant Chilterns loop hike on historic trails
A scenic hike through the Chilterns from Tring which utilises historic trails including the Ridgeway National Trail and Icknield Way. The loop passes the Ivinghoe Beacon, Bridgewater Monument and the charming village of Aldbury.
Australia Mount Victoria NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
Ferris Cave Circuit – spectacular views and impressive caves
This version of the Ferris Cave Circuit at Mount Victoria passes the picturesque Ferris Cave, as well as Boronia Point and Hourn Point lookouts and Witches Glen Falls. Combine with the nearby Coxs Cave Circuit for a longer loop hike.
Australia Mount Victoria NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
Coxs Cave Circuit – a short bushwalk to an enormous cave
The main feature of the Coxs Cave Circuit is an enormous cave, which is reached by a 20m steel ladder. An optional side-trip goes to Dunns Leap, where a school boy miraculously survived a fall down the cliffs.
Ireland County Kerry
Superb sunset views from the Geokaun Loop
The Geokaun Loop hike on Geokaun Mountain (the highest point on Valentia Island) offers spectacular views over the coastline, Valentia Harbour and the Skellig Islands.
Ireland County Kerry
Hiking Carrauntoohil via the vertiginous Devils Ladder
A fun hike from Cronins Yard to the summit of Carrauntoohil (1,039m asl), Ireland’s highest peak in the Macgillycuddy Reeks mountain range. The route ascends via the very steep Devils Ladders and descends via the Zig Zags.