An unparalleled playground for outdoor pursuits, Banff is home to soaring mountains, jewel-coloured lakes – and grizzly bears. Hailed as Canada’s adventure capital, it’s an unmissable year-round destination.
The Albanian Alps are an unspoilt hiker’s paradise where tree-clad mountain slopes and mesmerising waterfalls lead to spectacular vistas, with the chance to stay in a growing number of characterful guest houses where the food and wine are the star attractions.
This lesser-visited Alpine region is not to be missed. Hike, bike, climb or ski in sublime mountains, then soak up ancient Roman heritage and traditional northern Italian culture in the compact city of Aosta itself.
Sandwiched between two lakes and dramatic mountain ridges, this Swiss town is perfectly placed for kayaking, SUPing, hiking, skiing and a host of other high-adrenaline adventures.
With spectacular sunsets, towering peaks, enchanting ruined castles, majestic waterfalls and pristine beaches, Mull is the Scottish island that has a bit of everything.
One of the most undeniably beautiful places on the planet, Lake Annecy lies nestled in the Alps of southeastern France. It should go straight to the top of your adventure destinations list.
A ski and snowboard mecca, Les Arcs is arguably the biggest and best ski resort in the world. But in the summer season, it’s also a superb destination for bikers, hikers, paddlers and other adventure-seekers.
A dramatic landscape full of contrasts, the rolling hills, open moorland and snaking valleys of the Yorkshire Dales National Park attract nature lovers, stargazers, climbers, cavers, wild swimmers, hikers and fell runners alike.