Let this year be one of get up and go rather than fly and flop with our pick of activity holidays for each month – around the UK and abroad
outdoors
Great Scott: walking Scotland’s Rob Roy Way
Sir Walter Scott’s account of the lawless life of Rob Roy was published 200 years ago. And today, hikers can follow in his cattle-rustling footsteps on a footpath across central Scotland
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The ultimate hike: three tasters of Canada’s Great Trail
The world’s longest trail, ready this year, traverses the entire country. It’s a busy path, our intrepid writer is told, so there shouldn’t be bears …
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10 of the best new summer activity holidays in the Alps
From ziplines in Switzerland to walking holidays in Italy and France, plus mountain bike breaks and an outdoor festival, the Alps are worth a ‘peak’ this summer
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Canada’s great outdoors
Wildlife, mountains, islands and forests … Canada’s natural wonders – from Nova Scotia to Vancouver.
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Cycle, climb, run and relax … at Sheffield’s festival of outdoor activities
A celebration of all things active, the Outdoor City Weekender highlights the Steel City’s appeal to sport fans and its potential as a gateway to the great outdoors
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Spanish steps: family hiking in the Picos de Europa
A family break in the mountains of northern Spain made for happy wanderers of all ages – though language skills and a cagoule may be essential
