Celebrate 20 years of Great Walks with our special 100-page anniversary issue, which also doubles as your guide to a new year of new adventures. We look ahead to 2027 with some of Australia’s and Europe’s finest walking experiences, from the Hume and Hovell Track, Lord Howe Island, Great Ocean Walk and Thorsborne Trail to the Italian Dolomites, England’s Roof of England Walk and Austria’s Seven Elements Path. In our Walksmart section, we review some of the best hiking packs on the market and share practical tips for lightening your load before hitting the trail. Happy walking!