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

From boots to base layers: the best walking gear

Be ready for the elements with this selection of stylish and affordable walking clothes and footwear

A gap year for the grounded: 15 ideas for young British adventurers

With Machu Picchu and Koh Samui off limits for now, we pick fun and exciting UK trips for eager backpackers

Hybrid highs: the fun of combining two outdoors sports into one

After a hiking-rafting trip on Snowdon, our writer checks out other hybrid sports made possible by hi-tech ultra-lightweight kit

From London to Beijing on the old Silk Road – a photo essay

Taken on a 25,000-mile trip across 16 countries, these images capture cities, landscapes and people along the trading route – and the pre-Covid joy of travel