Black, Brummie and proud: a walking tour of the real Handsworth

The Birmingham neighbourhood is hugely significant in the Black British story – a history seemingly unknown to Tory MP Robert Jenrick – as revealed on a guided walk that remembers Nelson Mandela and Benjamin Zephaniah

Vast and spectacular: a five-day hike to Smitt Rock and Eighth Gorge in Nitmiluk national park

Walking the rocky and remote Northern Territory terrain, Tegan Forder finds lush ravines, undulating trails, delicate native flowers and stunning sunsets

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