Box Hill is great for tourists who want to see some English countryside without having to go for a lengthy hike, or for those staying in London for only a few days who want to see some English countryside in the morning and still have time to do something else later in the day.

This is a guide to help you to decide whether to take a guided tour of the Gorges du Verdon, or Verdon Gorge.

The Cime de la Palu hike in Saint Martin-Vésubie is a must for anyone keen to go walking – not climbing – in the Alps. Experienced, ultra fit hikers can complete it comfortably in a few hours and probably still have the energy to go socialise in one of the little bars in the village after.