6 top walks for fall

Walking the Great Wall of China is an incredible experience. While the Wall stretches for some 5,000 miles, our walking tour focuses on some of the most interesting and scenic sections of its eastern end. Starting with the place where the wall touches the Bohai Sea at 'Old Dragon's Head', (there was once a dragon figure-head built into the keep), it sweeps through the countryside to the north of Beijing. Walking the Great Wall of China under fall's clearer skies, you can take in the iconic views, such as Jinshanling's chain of watch towers stretching over the red and yellow hills, at their best.

For a unique walking experience in Europe, the Azores archipelago is hard to beat with its offering of  hikes around volcanic crater lakes, through historic harbour towns, and along craggy coastlines. During September and October the migratory paths of humpbacks and sperm whales pass by the Azores, making it a good time for whale watching. Walking on five unspoilt islands you'll experience a variety of terrains and interesting geological features including lava caves and fajã lagoons.

Hiking the trails of Montenegro and Croatia in fall is a great way to see these two beautiful Balkan countries away from the main tourist trails; it's quieter, the colors of nature are changing to mark the new season and the Adriatic Sea is at its warmest for a refreshing dip. Wander through quaint villages in Montenegro, hike to the edge of the Green Lake on Mijet in Croatia and enter medieval Dubrovnik on foot. Whether you love to get know a place through meeting the locals, discovering the beautiful architecture or soaking up stunning views from the trails, you won't go wrong on our Montenegro and Croatian Islands walking tour.