We revel in the remoteness: wild camping and hiking in the Scottish Highlands
A five-day mindful adventure on the Knoydart peninsula – one of the last great wildernesses in the UK – offers the chance to fully unwind and leap into the unknown
Tell us about a favourite beach in Europe – you could win a £200 holiday voucher
Share details of a trip to a great beach in Europe (not in the UK) – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Walking in the air: Snowman creator Raymond Briggs’s favourite Sussex paths
An exhibition of the great British illustrator’s life opens this month in Ditchling village, in the South Downs countryside that inspired him
Retreat to Crete: why the Greek island is a perfect escape
The unspoilt northeast of Greece’s largest island offers a restorative mix of uncrowded beaches, authentic tavernas and extraordinary views
A Wessex trail: Dorset’s Hardy Way leads to the historic Smugglers Inn
A circular walk across hills and through picturesque villages known to Constable and Hardy starts and ends at an ancient smugglers’ watering hole near Weymouth
Summer in Scandinavia: five eco-friendly ideas to holiday like a local
The essence of a Nordic summer is to lean into a slower pace of life and embrace nature, from staying in a Swedish summer house to gentle canoe tours in Finland
Swede dreams are made of this: wild swimming and forest walks in West Sweden
Dissolving into nature is possible in West Sweden, where a new holiday concept offers low-impact stays that don’t compromise on Scandi style
‘Kayak across the fjord to your own secluded beach’: readers’ favourite summer trips to Scandinavia
Nordic breaks offer peace and tranquility, say our tipsters who revel in midnight skies, car-free islands and spectacular views
A scoot through Wales: Cardiff to Llandudno on a Vespa
The 186-mile A470 might be a bit of a patchwork route but it perfectly showcases the spine of Wales’s beauty
My hike on the hardest trail in Europe – Corsica’s GR20
Even an ‘easy’ part of this 125-mile walking trail on the French island presents challenges for mind and body, but the rewards for persistence are infinite
Where tourists seldom tread part 9: four more British towns with secret histories
Railway nostalgia, the world’s oldest football, fenland skies and a little-known bard are among the highlights of Crewe, Stirling, Boston and Barnstaple
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Tell us about your favourite trip – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
A car-free trip to the Forest of Dean: a moss-cloaked corner of ancient England
Trains, buses, cycle routes and footpaths lead to magical scenery and magnificent wildlife in a landscape steeped in history
Upstaging Umbria: rugged and seductive Le Marche
Far wilder and less populated than its more fashionable neighbours, Le Marche offers spectacular mountains and a stunning coastline with none of the super-charged prices
A Pembrokeshire coast walk to a warm, welcoming pub
Wildlife, fossils and industrial heritage add extra interest to this wild cliff walk to an inn for all seasons