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The GuardianSep 15, 2026

Solo autumn walks for women in the UK and Europe: ‘it should be fun, not daunting’

Hiking alone in the countryside can be joyous, but for women it can sometimes feel unnerving. Here’s how to enjoy it safely, plus four stunning routes to walk solo I did my first solo hike during a sunny September, seven years ago. After a summer of feeding and ferrying four noisy teenagers (and their friends) around, I was exhausted. But despite being bone tired, I had barely moved. I yearned,…

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  • The Fishermen’s TrailTrailA chain of old fishing villages with abundant, inexpensive accommodation.
  • Elsewhere
  • The Bernese OberlandTrailInterlaken, SwitzerlandBase yourself in Wengen or Mürren; find farm-cafes with homemade cakes.
  • WengenNeighborhoodInterlaken, SwitzerlandLocated in the canton of Bern at an elevation of 1,274 m (4,180 ft) above sea level, it is part of the Jungfrau Region…
  • MürrenNeighborhoodInterlaken, SwitzerlandIt cannot be reached by public road.
  • The South Downs WayTrailEastbourne, United KingdomTravel the length of the South Downs passing attractive wildlife, visible prehistory, fine pubs and pretty villages.
  • AlfristonNeighborhoodEastbourne, United KingdomPretty village near the South Downs Way.
  • Charleston FarmhouseMuseumEastbourne, United KingdomMuseum home of the Bloomsbury set.
  • RodmellNeighborhoodEastbourne, United KingdomVisit Virginia Woolf's house.
  • The Cleveland WayTrailSaltburn-by-the-Sea, United KingdomCovers coastline and windblown moors with excellent signage.
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Lonely PlanetJul 9

15 of the best things to do in the Algarve

Plan your adventures on the cliffs, caves and beaches of Portugal

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  • Ponta da PiedadeSightHeadland with towering sandstone formations.
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  • Solar do PerceveRestaurantVila do Bispo, PortugalSample tender crustaceans known as percebes here.
  • Cabo de São VicenteSightAlgarve, PortugalLofty headlands for watching the sunset.
  • Praia de Santo AntónioSightAlgarve, PortugalBeach on the eastern end of the Algarve.
  • Praia da MarinhaSightCarvoeiro, PortugalTiny beach surrounded by towering cliffs.
  • Amado Surf CampPlaceCarrapateira, PortugalOffers surf lessons, lodging, and gear.
  • Parque Natural da Ria FormosaNature reserveFaro, PortugalVast park of lagoons, islands, and inlets.
  • FormosamarPlaceFaro, PortugalRuns excursions by bicycle, motorboat, and kayak.
  • Olhão MarketMarketOlhão, PortugalStandout market in two historic red-brick buildings.
  • Seven Hanging Valleys TrailTrailCarvoeiro, PortugalTrail above serene coves and rock formations.
  • Mar IlimitadoPlaceSagres, PortugalDolphin-watching cruises with exceptional guides.
  • Vila JoyaRestaurantAlgarve, PortugalTwo Michelin stars, changing menu, luxurious rooms.
  • Benagil CaveSightCarvoeiro, PortugalVast sandstone cavern accessible only by sea.
  • Clear EmotionsPlaceBenagil, PortugalOffers longer kayak or SUP tours of Benagil Cave.
  • Portimão MuseumMuseumPortimão, PortugalJourney into Portugal’s seafaring past.
  • Igreja MatrizPlace of worshipPortimão, PortugalChurch interior decorated with azulejos.
  • Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro MarimNature reserveCastro Marim, PortugalNature reserve with salt pans.
  • SalmarimPlaceCastro Marim, PortugalHarvest premium flor de sal by hand.
  • Agua MãeCaféCastro Marim, PortugalSalty souvenirs.
  • Ilha DesertaFerry terminalFaro, PortugalUninhabited island with a 7km sandy beach.
  • EstaminéRestaurantFaro, PortugalIsland's only restaurant, serves fresh catch.
  • AnimarisPlaceFaro, PortugalOperates ferries to Ilha Deserta.
  • Limite ZeroPlaceAlcoutim, PortugalSeasonal zipline across the border.
  • Dos SantosPlace of worshipPortimão, Portugal
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