There are no major towns on the peninsula, only little villages with basic amenities. If you were to make a basecamp or look for accommodation I would recommend Salen, Acharacle or Kilchoan where you can stay in relative comfort and nearby to local shops for food and supplies. There is also the potential to pitch a tent in Acharacle and Kilchoan. If you would prefer to stay somewhere more remote Sanna and Portuik are the perfect places.

An appetite for the mountains and a spare three weeks were all I needed to head cross the Swiss Alps in July 2010. Two friends and I chose to tackle the ‘Alpine Pass Route,’ a 15-part trail that goes over most of Switzerland’s most famous passes. In total the route covers some 350km, crossing from the town of Sargans in the East to Montreux in the West over nearly 20,000m of ascent. Travelling through such terrain on foot provides a unique ability to appreciate a stunning landscape and discover the smaller details of mountain life.

With warm waters and excellent wind conditions, Greece’s west coast has worked its way onto the windsurfing map, Many coastal resorts have invested in brand new windsurfing kit to service stunning beaches and force 7 winds.To access some of the best windsurfing in Greece, head to Lefkada, an island on the west coast of Greece, a 5 hour bus from Athens.

The Engadine Valley lies in the heart of the Swiss Alps, a couple of hours drive south-east of Zurich. At over 1,000m in altitude and 100km long, this stunning landscape provides a winter playground as good as any other.

Smaller than many European capital cities, Oslo manages to combine fantastic city life with excellent access to the Norwegian outdoors. A mere 15 minute trip by train, bus or tram takes you into the wilderness, a commute you might not normally expect from a capital city. Nestled between the Oslo fjord and the hilly forest of Nordmarka, it is the perfect city to follow sporting interests, while continuing your urban pursuits in the city.