10 unknown breathtaking hikes around the world

I spent eight years living in London, riding the crowded tube to work, fighting for space with those around me and standing in queues at bus stops, supermarkets, anywhere really - I am British after all. Naturally, this inspired daydreams of escaping it all and running off to the wilderness with only my backpack, tent, camping stove and a handful of freeze-dried meals.

About twice a year I managed to briefly abscond the confines of London, usually fleeing to the mountains of Norway, Austria or Scotland. In the last year, I've discovered plenty of unknown treks in the South Pacific but I still while away hours daydreaming of getting even further off the grid.

If you're like me and yearn for true wilderness, nature and seclusion, these unknown treks will be right up your trail. Some can be done alone while others are better done with company. In either case, I've suggested operators that can coordinate the logistics of accessing these remote locations, leaving you to enjoy the breathtaking scenery.