The Cavan Way is a 26 km gentle linear walking route that progresses from the village of Dowra northwards by country paths and quiet roads to reach the magical Shannon Pot, where the great river rises. The route then ascends from the Shannon source into the limestone karst landscape of the northern Cuilcaghs before descending to the village of Blacklion. The terrain consists of mainly quiet roads, paths beside the infant Shannon and open moorland. The road sections at the beginning and near the Shannon Pot can be very busy, and the Shannon and uplands sections can be very wet and mucky.

The Altmühltal Panorama Trail (Altmühltal-Panoramaweg) follows the Altmühl river from Gunzenhausen to Kelheim through meadows dotted with junipers and romantic rock formations. Along its 200 km you will find historic cities, ancient castle and splendid palaces as well as Celtic and Roman remains (https://en.naturpark-altmuehltal.de/routen/altmuehltal-panoramaweg-149/).

This route is something else. The great Brooks Range across Northern Alaska offers massive tundra expanses, filled with towering snow-capped peaks, even throughout the heat of summer. Lake Benchmark Mountain is one of the northernmost road-accessible mountains in the United States by the already northernmost highway: The Dalton Highway. This road, known to many as one of the more challenging drives available, provides direct access to this hike.