The perfect base for a Wind in the Willows weekend: a stylish B&B in the Chilterns
Taking a leaf out of Kenneth Grahame’s book, our writer spends a few days getting lost among the woods and riverside villages of Oxfordshire and Berkshire
On the shoulders of giants: roaming among England’s famous chalk figures
Ancient hill carvings of horses, giants and gods have fascinated artists, writers and travellers for centuries. I went in search of their stories
‘Walking is the best way to discover offbeat Corfu’: a spring hike across the Greek island
Explore wild scenery, empty beaches and beautiful villages on the 110-mile Corfu trail, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year
Walking with the weavers 200 years after the Lancashire uprising
Former mill towns in the West Pennine Moors tell the story of the workers’ rebellion against power looms, the new machines decimating their livelihoods
‘You’d be pushed to find a more soul-stirring landscape in Scotland’: walking in Beinn Eighe
It isn’t only climbers who get misty-eyed about the awe-inspiring mountains and ancient pinewoods of Britain’s first national nature reserve, created 75 years ago
On the trail of the Romantics in the Welsh borders
The ruins of Tintern Abbey have inspired artists and poets. Now, the restoration of a historic inn has given visitors a perfect base for exploring this corner of Monmouthshire
Five of Europe’s best accessible island escapes
From the Venetian lagoon to the sparkling Med, these island getaways offer a welcome change of pace just a short hop from the mainland
‘I have the island to myself’: how to be a castaway in Cornwall
Book an overnight stay in the cosy smuggler’s cottage on Looe Island and you get to enjoy this marine nature reserve after the day trippers have gone home
It takes a village – the pioneering tourism project breathing new life into India’s mountain communities
Over the past 21 years, Village Ways has been leading low-impact tours of remote communities in the foothills of the Himalayas, supporting traditional ways of life and offering a rare glimpse of pristine landscapes and wildlife
10 of the best affordable family adventures in Europe
From packrafting in Luxembourg to cycling in Slovenia and eclipse-spotting in Spain, here are some great ways to get the kids into the wild
‘Children see magic in the smallest adventures’: exploring Scotland with my four-year-old
On a tight budget, we stayed in a bothy, climbed a mountain, looked for Nessie and – best of all – made memories that money can’t buy
‘Landscapes as wild as they get in Europe’: family hiking in Albania and Montenegro
Mountain walks, river swims and centuries-old traditions appeal to the whole family on an adventurous trip to the Balkans
‘That thrush just did something incredible’: tuning in to bird calls on a North York Moors walk
A guided walk through North Yorkshire woodland throws up some thrilling surprises by honing in on sound over sight
Stunning views, honesty shops and community pubs: people power on the Llŷn peninsula in Wales
This rugged promontory in north Wales is thriving thanks to community-run cafes, restaurants and inns, which can all be visited on a spectacular coastal walk
Rolling hills, rich heritage and great pubs: a car-free break in Leicestershire
This picturesque corner of the East Midlands is a well-kept secret and it’s great for exploring by public transport