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A Catalogue of Legends and Lore

Nine collections of tales, ranging from a short two-part cycle of trickster stories to a sprawling six-chapter epic of gods, heroes and monsters. Each collection is curated by our own researchers, cross-referenced against old books and regional variants, and limited in scope so every myth gets proper depth.

Chapters in the tale How dense the lore When it's published Number of legends included
PopularWalkers on a coastal headland path

The Art of the Legend

Three easy days on open headlands, with a swim at every stage end.

  • 3 days
  • Easy
  • Spring to autumn
  • Max 12
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A narrow ridge in morning light

Relics & Stories

A high crossing with two summit mornings and a night in a hut.

  • 5 days
  • Challenging
  • Summer only
  • Max 8
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Still lake water below low hills

Spring's Old Tales

A gentle loop between quiet lakes, built for slow mornings.

  • 4 days
  • Easy
  • Year-round
  • Max 12
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New routeA soft track through old woodland

Myths in Marble

Woodland tracks, two wild camp nights and one very good guide.

  • 4 days
  • Moderate
  • Spring to autumn
  • Max 10
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A river inside a narrow rock gorge

Legends Untold

Narrow gorges, wading, scrambling and a single rope section.

  • 2 days
  • Challenging
  • Summer only
  • Max 6
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Almost fullOpen moorland and distant peaks

The Storyteller's Craft

Six days point to point across open highland, carrying a day pack.

  • 6 days
  • Moderate
  • Summer only
  • Max 10
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An ancient statue glowing at first light

The Dawn Serpent Legend

A tale that begins before dawn, rises with the sun over a mountain altar, and ends with a hero's homecoming.

  • 2 days
  • Challenging
  • Year-round
  • Max 8
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New routeA meadow steeped in old folklore

The Shepherd's Pass Saga

Flowering meadows, one treacherous mountain pass, and two nights sheltered in a shepherd's folktale.

  • 3 days
  • Moderate
  • Summer only
  • Max 12
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Weathered boats upon a legendary beach

Voyage of the Sea Spirits

A voyage between scattered islands, each guarding its own sea spirit, with campfire tales told on every shore.

  • 4 days
  • Moderate
  • Spring to autumn
  • Max 6
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The Art of Telling Legends

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