'Through the waves of malaria fever I swung the hang-glider clear of Everest with an inch to spare, as the snow leopard sank its teeth deep into the white water raft strapped to my parachute pack. Then the rip cord came off in my hand ...'

Stop! Woah there! If you're looking to find that kind of adrenaline stuff in my books and travel articles, forget it. What I love to do is walk and explore at slow pace in some of the most characterful bits of Europe. I've enjoyed just as much, and maybe learned more, by wandering the country lanes, the back hills and villages, especially in Britain and Ireland, as I have through adventures in the far-flung corners of the world to which a travel writer gets blown.

I have spent 25 years writing and broadcasting about country walks (and tougher hikes), life in remote rural and island communities from Scotland to Crete by way of the Faroes, music-making in Irish pubs, festivals from Spain to Sweden, and the pleasure and delight of telling stories and weaving yarns. Let this website lead you to enjoy them, too! Better still, hire me to write and broadcast some more!

Christopher's Walking Delights

Recent reviews by Chris Somerville Mount Triglav Ascent Walking in Villach, Slovenia Ascent of the magnificent three-headed peak of Mount Triglav, Slovenia's highest mountain at 9,396 ft (2, 864 m). Background by editor: The peak of snow ... E4 walking path through Crete Walking in Crete, Greece 300 miles from Kato Zakros in the east to Moni Hrissoskalitissas in the west, across 4 mountain ranges. An absolute bugger of a path, and an absolute adventure ... Walking the Sperrin Hills Walking in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom The Sperrin Hills in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland - small in compass, superb in range and atmosphere - Martin McGuigan (028 8075 8452. Mob: 07714 835 ... Walking the Burren Walking in Southwest, Ireland Round the limestone domes of The Burren in County Clare in the west of Ireland - wild flower and archaeological treats a-go-go. Your man to go with is Michael ... Walking the Severn Estuary Walking in Bristol, United Kingdom A beautiful, dynamic landscape leading to the sea. Background by editor: There are multiple trails along and around the Severn estuary, and you can ... Chris Somerville has written 10 reviews. See more »

Chris Somerville has reviewed 4 countries.