Pico del Obispo (2,014m)
THE PICO del Obispo (the Bishop's Peak), at a strapping 2,014 metres, is Murcia's highest mountain. Standing in the west of the region, near...
Cocoll (1,048 metres)
THIS is a well-signposted walk from the village of Benigembla up to the summit of Cocoll (1,048 metres). The route makes use of the...
Barranc del Infern
THIS ROUTE lies inside Font Roja natural park. It could be done on a hot and steamy summer's evening, taking advantage of the height...
Menejador (1,352 metres)
By Dave Jones
THIS route is at its best on a cold, crisp winter morning. It makes use of two waymarked short distance footpaths in...
Camprodon
By Dave Jones
THE HISTORIC town of Camprodon in the Pyrenees of CataluƱa is a wonderful base for a short walking holiday. Lying at the...
Two ravine walk
By Dave Jones
THIS route takes in two wonderful ravines in the municipality of Castell de Castells.
The walker is rewarded with some spectacular views of...
Summer walks part 3
Panticosa to Bujaruelo Day 1 (part 2)
THE GLACIAL lake - āIbón de Catierasā ā is lovely place for a spot of lunch at 2,267...
Ombria d’Alfaro
THE SUMMIT of the Ombria dāAlfaro offers wonderful views over large swathes of the mountainous north of Alicante province. The striking Serrella ridge, the...
Summer walks
IT'S that time of year again.
The heat has descended. Mad dogs and Englishmen are the only ones venturing out in the midday sun, etc....
Summer walks part 2
Panticosa to Bujaruelo Day 1 (part 1)
MAKE no mistake, this is a gruelling two-day walk. You will need to start early (before 07.00) and...
Puig Campana ascent
By Dave Jones
PUIG Campana (1,408 metres) is the volcano-like mountain which stands behind Benidorm in the municipality of Finestrat. Its formidable aspect makes the...
Benasque ā part 1
By Dave Jones
THIS week we revisit Benasque ā one of the prime locations in the Pyrenees for a spot of winter walking. For those...
Pyrenees paradise – Part 2
THOSE who read last weekās walk may be glad to know that this weekās offering is easier on the legs. The basic route up...
Summer walks part 4
Bujaruelo back to Panticosa ā Day 2
WAKING up in San Nicolas de Bujaruelo is an experience you will never forget. Even in high summer,...