These boots are made for walking . . . in Tenerife

THE LARGEST island in the Canaries is gearing up to host the third  #Tenerife #Walking Festival, which runs May 23 to May 27, 2017.

With 20 trails varying in length and intensity, the festival is expected to attract 300 ramblers from across Europe. Participants can choose routes from three categories (volcanic, coastal, and forest trails) enabling them to discover a huge variety of terrain and protected landscapes, including the UNESCO-listed Teide National Park, famed for its volcanic scenery.

All of the walking routes are scheduled to last a full day, including travel to and from the starting point, cultural visits, and lunch breaks.

The festival is aimed at families, groups of friends, couples, and individuals who have an interest in walking and a sense of adventure.

Online registration is open now and participation costs €25 and includes a welcome pack, daily transport to each trail, guided walks with a professional expert, and a wristband to enjoy discounts in shops, restaurants, hotels, and museums in Puerto de la Cruz, the festival's home base.

www.tenerifewalkingfestival.com

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Boots On!

THE LARGEST island in the Canaries is gearing up to host the second #Tenerife #WalkingFestival, which runs March 29 to April 2. The event showcases Tenerife's natural beauty over four days of hiking.

With 15 trails varying in length and intensity, the festival is expected to attract 300 ramblers from across Europe. 

Participants can choose routes from three categories (volcanic landscapes, coastal paths, and green trails) enabling them to discover a huge variety of terrain and protected landscapes, including the UNESCO-listed Teide National Park, famed for its volcanic scenery.

All of the walking routes are scheduled to last a full day, including travel to and from the starting point, cultural visits, and lunch breaks.

The festival is aimed at families, groups of friends, couples, and individuals who have an interest in walking and a sense of adventure.


Online registration is open now and participation costs €20 (approximately £14) and includes a welcome pack, daily transport to each trail, guided walks with a professional expert, and a wristband to enjoy discounts in shops, restaurants, hotels, and museums in Puerto de la Cruz, the festival's home base. 

www.tenerifewalkingfestival.com

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Winter walks

#RAMBLERS groups will be leading hundreds of free walks in England and Wales from December 19 to January 3 … from short strolls to heartier hikes. 

Ramblers’ chief executive, Benedict Southworth, says: ‘Winter is one of the best times to go out for a walk. There’s something truly magical about putting on your hat and gloves, heading out and perhaps even being the first person to leave footprints in the snow. Our Festival of #WinterWalks is our Christmas gift to the nation, so that everyone can enjoy the wonders of a winter walk.

‘The Festival of Winter Walks is free and open to everyone. Anyone who gets the walking bug can visit www.ramblers.org.uk/become-a-member to find out more about becoming a Ramblers member. Our members enjoy access to more than 45,000 group walks led by our volunteers each year, as well as exclusive walking routes that can be downloaded. Membership will also be helping to protect the

www.ramblers.org.uk/winterwalks

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