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HIGHLIGHTS of 2 weeks on the Lofoten Islands, Arctic Norway. Summers of 2022 and 2023.
Lofoten is my favourite destination in that wonderful nation.
You can camp FREE almost anywhere. And most ferries are FREE for cyclists and pedestrians.
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The Faroe Islands are one of the most scenic places I’ve ever hiked.
I was there for 12 days summer 2024, arriving by ferry from Denmark en route to Iceland.
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For a hiker, B.C. is an ideal holiday destination.
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South Coast Track in Australia is one of our top 10 coastal hikes in the world.
BUT — it’s a challenging walk in a region of Tasmania exposed to harsh weather conditions. There are no huts along the track. Track conditions are often difficult. Walkers must be fully self-sufficient, well-equipped and experienced.
Hire a guide if this worries you.
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For details, click over to our South Coast Track information page.
Ryan Shirley was back in 2024.
Here are his favourite spots in the fantastically scenic Lofoten Islands — with bonus destinations within driving distance.
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by BestHike editor Rick McCharles
When I’m visiting Parksville on Vancouver Island — my parent’s home — most mornings I pick up coffee and head to Rathtrevor Beach, my favourite on Vancouver Island.
Walk with coffee.
Most mornings I take some wonderful photos.
Backpacking on Vancouver Island: The Essential Guide to the Best Multi-Day Trips and Day Hikes, was selected top guidebook at the 2024 Banff Mountain Book Competition.
Author Taryn Eyton.
I’m spending most of the year on Vancouver Island myself and can heartily recommend the destination and this guidebook.
In fact, the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island is our #1 hike in the world.
The Faroe Islands are one of the most scenic places I’ve ever hiked. No place is more than 5km from the sea.
I was there for 12 days summer 2024, arriving by ferry from Denmark en route to Iceland.
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Here’s my advice for Cycling / Hiking the Faroe Islands.
This edit was Inspired by Experience the John Muir Trail in Just 2 Minutes.
Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles
Almost every tourist to the Faroe Islands goes to see the lake hanging over the ocean. Unique and spectacular.
Sørvágsvatn is the largest lake in the Faroe Islands.
… surface is about 40 m (130 ft) above the level of the sea.
It is surrounded by a higher cliff which prevents it from emptying fully into the ocean, the waterfall Bøsdalafossur being the outlet.
The greater height of the cliffs on either side of Bøsdalafossur can give the illusion from certain perspectives that the lake is higher above sea level than it is.
The waterfall vista is great. But personally I liked even better walking the Trælanípan cliff — aka the ‘Slave Cliff’. Supposedly where slaves were pushed to their deaths.
There are many, many birds nesting on those vertical sides.
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In 2024 the hiking fee was 450 kr (USD $42) / adult (ages 15+) for a guided walk. 200 kr (USD $20) / adult (ages 15+) to hike on your own, as I did.
Price is $teep. And has been going up in recent years. Know that there are other great cliff walks free in the Faroe Islands. 😀
official website – tralanipan.fo
related – Moon and Honey – Lake Sørvágsvatn (Floating Lake above the Ocean) and the Trælanípa Hike, Faroe Islands
Moon and Honey – entrance
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