‘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
The valleys of the Dolomites: exploring Italy’s new network of wild trails
The Via delle Valli is a series of 50 trails aiming to tempt mountain-lovers away from the region’s hotspots and towards lesser-charted country
Light at the end of the tunnels: classic rail routes through the Alps reopen
After serious floods and landslides, some of the great trans-Alpine routes have reopened – with new services added – offering unforgettable train journeys from Austria to the Adriatic
In search of the UK’s finest mountain view: walking in Northern Ireland’s Mournes
Exploring the magical landscape that inspired Narnia and stars as a location in Game of Thrones – just an hour outside of Belfast
Industrial revelation: a walk through England’s Great Northern Coalfield
History comes to life on a hike through the woods and wagonways of County Durham, which takes in mining, trains, an award-winning museum – and corned beef and potato pie
‘If you love adventure but not tourists’: readers’ favourite wild places in Europe
Readers revel in extraordinary landscapes from black sand deserts in Iceland to haunting forests in Poland, spotting wolves, bears and honey buzzards along the way