Fresh perspectives: the best outdoor art trails in the UK this autumn
Free walking routes connect sculptures, murals, soundscapes and more in locations across the country – from butterflies in Brontë country to ceramics in Stoke
Walking the Mayan camino: a five-day hike in Mexico’s Yucatán
The Camino del Mayab takes in jungle pools and ancient Mexican civilisation, while providing income for the communities it passes through
Walking and feasting on the German shore of Lake Constance
Waterside trails, tastings and cosy inns are just some of the highlights of an autumn break in southern Germany
‘All of Sussex is laid out before us’: walking a new trail in the South Downs national park
Perfect for a weekend getaway, the Petworth Way takes in historic estates, welcoming inns and spectacular views
‘I wish the stones here could talk’: an epic hike through Kosovo’s Accursed mountains
A trek along the Kosovo section of the Via Dinarica offers majestic Balkan scenery, magical stories and sobering reminders of this area’s recent history
‘An idyllic escape from the world’: Slovenia’s Jezersko valley
An eco farm in this unspoilt valley, just an hour from Ljubljana, makes a great base for mountain forest hikes, lake swims and homemade organic feasts
‘It feels as though the mountains are ours alone’: family-friendly hiking in the French Alps
The ‘wonderfully wild’ Grand Tour de Tarentaise trail caters for experienced hikers and first-timers, with cosy mountain refuges offering the perfect place to recharge
Coves, caves and Agatha Christie – a car-free tour along the English Riviera in Devon
Mystery, history, unbeatable views and delicious local produce await in this idyllic corner of south-west England, which can be explored by foot, ferry, steam train and bus
Wild camping the easy way: how a secret Exmoor trip pleased everyone – including the farmer
With the help of an adventure platform that connects campers with landowners, we have a remote corner of Exmoor all to ourselves for the night
No electricity, no toilet, no running water – heaven! Celebrating 60 years of the Mountain Bothies Association
They may be the most basic form of shelter imaginable, but for the author of The Book of the Bothy they embody the magic of staying in the wild, even on a wet weekend in the Lake District
Balkan bounty: the little-known corner of Greece now ripe for walkers and nature tourism
Mountains, butterflies, bears and pelicans are among the natural wonders in the stunning Prespa lakes region, which straddles three countries
Alpine adventures: fairytale hiking in the hidden French Alps
Little known Queyras natural park promises blue-green lakes, mountain views, pretty villages and plenty of cheese – but almost no crowds
‘Reconnect with yourself and nature’: yoga and pristine scenery in Montenegro
Most visitors stick to the coast, leaving the wild interior to hikers, cyclists and fans of mindfulness
‘A delightful slice of unhurried life’: readers’ favourite European islands
Lesser-known isles, from a quieter alternative to Capri, to a gem in the heart of Helsinki and the smallest of Ireland’s Aran Islands
Lookout, Devon! Our overnight stay in a 1940s observation post
A clifftop bunkhouse built for the RAF during the second world war is perfect for a kid-friendly escape – with great views, sea swims, hiking and otter spotting