Walk like a Minoan: hiking and foraging in eastern Crete
A winter hike on a remote section of Crete’s E4 trail, fuelled by feta cheese and wild herbs, proves the perfect antidote to bleak times
The Muslim hiker inspiring his community to hit the hills
The Muslim Hiking group received racist comments when they posted pictures of their Christmas day walk in the Peak District. And that makes their leader Haroon Mota more determined to ensure the great outdoors is a diverse and inclusive place
I found a brilliant adventure in the UK – even in 2021
These trips by bus, bicycle, kayak and shanks’s pony gave these five travellers a fresh outlook – and may inspire your new year resolutions
Finding a slow but steady rhythm: a self-guided skiing tour through Norway’s forests
Cross-country ski-touring needs navigation skills and stamina, but after exhilarating days on the snow, Norway’s network of winter huts offer cosy respite
Skiing, snowboarding, dog-sledding: have a snowy adventure without leaving the UK
From Scotland to London, here’s how to get your winter holiday fix without the hassle of going abroad
Easy rider? We’ll miss the roar, but electric motorbikes can’t kill our road romance
For bikers, combustive power is one of the thrills of a long-haul trip. But flat batteries and charging points will just become part of exciting new journeys
Where the wild things are: a trip to Romania’s southern mountains
The reintroduction of bison to the Carpathians is a boon for nature – and local communities – as our writer discovers on a hiking break
My Alpine trail running adventure holiday in Switzerland
In Verbier a new network of high-altitude running routes is opening up the mountains like never before
Kayak, cook and camp in Sweden’s wild isles
A foraging and campfire cooking adventure in an uninhabited Baltic archipelago proves a meditative treat for our fungi-fancying writer
Magical and empty places: a wildlife safari holiday in Scotland
Wester Ross in the Highlands is host to rare birds, mystical loch islands and soaring peaks. Now, sustainable tourism is helping more of us enjoy it
We walked the world’s longest suspension bridge in Portugal’s natural playground
In Arouca Geopark near Porto, my sons dared each other to tackle white-water rafting and a scary, record-breaking bridge
I swam with seals and puffins off the south-west coast of Wales
Our writer has ‘one of the finest wildlife watching experiences ever’ with the playful sea creatures around Pembrokeshire’s rocky islets
Pushing the boat out: 10 great new UK holidays on the water
From sailing tall ships and seafood trails to cool canal boating and camping in the Broads, we pick 10 watery breaks
Zen and the art of fly-fishing in Sweden – a photo essay
Following two anglers into an area of deep forests and swift rivers brings a new appreciation of the mindful appeal of fly-fishing
The joy of wild swimming and wild camping in the Lake District
The writer’s take on the Eskdale Horseshoe sees England’s highest peak plus plenty of hidden bathing spots, waterfalls and other aquatic gems