An entirely off-track loop which descends to the beautiful Colo River via Mount Townsend (465m). It returns via a different spur opposite the Colo Meroo campground.
An ascent of Lantau Peak via the Fat Mun Ancient Trail and the challenging and steep Law Hon Ridge via Law Hon Tower and One Tree Cave. The descent is via the popular Lantau Trail (Section 3).
A less-travelled but mostly on-track walk to Venus Tor, a rock outcrop that offers 360-degree views over the Blue Mountains and Grose Valley. The route continues to Boorong Crags and makes a detour into Round Hill Gully.
A scenic overnight bushwalk along the Wog Wog Walking Track to Corang Peak and the impressive Corang Arch, returning via the Corang River and Corang Lagoon. (Can also be done as a day-walk from Wog Wog Campground.)
A slightly shorter version of the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, this Two Peaks loop traverses Pen-y-ghent and Ingleborough. Starting from Horton in Ribblesdale, the hike covers the two most interesting hills and offers some great views.
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.
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.
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.
Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s holiest mountain, attracts over 100,000 hikers annually. In clear weather the 764m summit offers sweeping views over the picturesque Clew Bay.
Considered one of the “must do” bushwalks at Arkaroola, the Acacia Ridge walk offers magnificent 360-degree views from the top of the ridge. It’s best done as an early morning or late afternoon bushwalk.