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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 Bernese OberlandTrailBase yourself in Wengen or Mürren; find farm-cafes with homemade cakes.
  • WengenNeighborhoodLocated 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…
  • MürrenNeighborhoodIt cannot be reached by public road.
  • Elsewhere
  • 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.
  • The Fishermen’s TrailTrailLagos, PortugalA chain of old fishing villages with abundant, inexpensive accommodation.
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Lonely PlanetJul 21

Best women-only hiking trips in the Swiss Alps

Women-only small group adventure travel experiences are booming. Here are the best women-only hiking trips for you to enjoy in the Swiss Alps.

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  • Wild Women ExpeditionsPlaceOffers an itinerary from Interlaken to Zermatt.
  • Elsewhere
  • Dents du MidiSightValais, SwitzerlandRegion known for its jagged teeth mountains.
  • Experience ChampéryPlaceChampéry, SwitzerlandRuns women-only adventure tours and wellness retreats.
  • Sidetracked AdventurePlaceBernese Oberland, SwitzerlandOffers a 6-day trek through Bernese Oberland.
  • Via AlpinaTrailBernese Oberland, SwitzerlandLegendary route through the picturesque Bernese Oberland.
  • DoldenhornSightBernese Alps, SwitzerlandOn its north side is Lake Oeschinen.
  • GspaltenhornSightBernese Alps, SwitzerlandWith an elevation of 3,436 metres above sea level, the Gspaltenhorn is the highest summit of the range lying north-east…
  • MürrenSightBernese Alps, SwitzerlandIt cannot be reached by public road.
  • JungfraujochSightBernese Alps, SwitzerlandMountain pass in the Bernese Alps.
  • EigerSightBernese Alps, SwitzerlandIt is the easternmost peak of a ridge crest that extends across the Mönch to the Jungfrau…
  • SBBPlaceSwitzerlandSwiss rail operator for multi-day passes.
  • Outdoor Adventure GirlsPlaceMorzine, FranceRuns UK and overseas trips, including Summer in the Alps.
  • Portes du SoleilSightValais, SwitzerlandBeautiful area spanning French and Swiss border.
  • Pointe des MossettesSightPortes du Soleil, SwitzerlandHighest point in Portes du Soleil with world-class views.
  • Le Lac de ChavanetteSightChavanette Pass, SwitzerlandOffers a window through Chavanette Pass.
  • Swiss WallTrailValais, SwitzerlandIconic Swiss ski route with 90% steepness.
  • Lauterbrunnen ValleySightBernese Oberland, SwitzerlandValley in the Bernese Oberland.
  • Lake BrienzSightBernese Oberland, SwitzerlandLake in the Bernese Oberland.
  • Gemmi PlateauSightValais, SwitzerlandPlateau in the Valais region.
  • JungfrauSightBernese Alps, SwitzerlandTogether with the Eiger and Mönch, the Jungfrau forms a massive wall of mountains overlooking…
  • MönchSightBernese Alps, SwitzerlandTogether with the Eiger and the Jungfrau, it forms a highly recognisable group of mountains, visible from far away.
  • MatterhornSightValais, SwitzerlandIconic mountain in Switzerland.
  • Cantine de BarmazRestaurantBarmaz Plateau, Switzerland
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