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

I walked from Land’s End to John o’Groats – and learned three soothing lessons

Hiking the length of Britain I realised that some things I thought possible as a child really are

Slovenia’s new Juliana Trail reveals a land of water, rock and forest

Our writer explores the latest addition to the country’s sustainable tourism plan – a 270km walking trail across one of Europe’s oldest national parks

The Cape Wrath trail: walking Scotland’s hidden roads – in pictures

On a 240-mile journey through a storied landscape, a photographer and guide discovers wildlife, adventure and connection where past and present collide

Cornwall: 10 small group trips offering big outdoor adventures

Locally run outfits offer some of Cornwall’s best activities, including kayaking, coasteering, paddleboarding and via ferrata

Go rewild in the country: a weekend kids’ camp in Sussex

Nature and falconry sessions on the mystical High Weald are topped off by a session at a ‘wild spa’. It’s a joyful, muddy hit with this family

Good golly Mollie: why I rode 1,000 miles around Ireland on a Connemara pony

The guidebook publisher’s dream of a solo horseback trip came true, but proved a greater challenge – and more exhilarating – than she’d thought possible

I busked to Norway’s midnight sun with a cello and a broken heart

Taking a trip in my old yellow van, I tapped into a superpower I didn’t know I had – and found a freedom I never knew existed

What is bivvying? How to have a night of adventure – without a tent

Armed with long experience, our writer gives the lowdown on getting there, the best equipment and picking your spot for a great night in the wild

No more emails: why I’m walking from Land’s End to John o’Groats

As a government civil servant, I was burnt out from working on Brexit and Covid and needed a change of scene. Trekking the length of Britain is just the tonic