Dreading winter lockdown? Learn to love walking in the rain

With the right clothes and attitude, hiking in a downpour can reveal an exhilarating natural world

Into the night: why walking in the dark is good for the soul

Shorter days don’t have to put a stop to walking trips, as our writer finds on a night-time ramble on the South Downs

Cold play: how to enjoy UK outdoor activities – even in winter

There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear, say the experts, who share their top spots for winter fun – and the kit that can make it all possible

‘Nature has healing power’: Britain’s Covid heroes share their favourite outdoor spaces

From an 83-year-old coronavirus survivor to choir and food bank founders, where do those who inspired us in lockdown find their inspiration in the great outdoors?

Buxton Crescent review: the grand old spa and hotel comes back to life

It’s taken 17 years and £70m to restore this architectural gem on the edge of the Peak District to its former glory. Has it been worth the wait?

From little acorns: into the woods in search of Britain’s ancient oak trees

Seeking out the guardians of Britain’s ancient forests is a magical experience. Here’s where to find them, starting in Wiltshire

10 of the best places to run in the UK: readers’ tips

From flowers along the Dee to the steepest public road in England – via painted ladies in Shrewsbury – readers share their favourite routes

Wellness sailing: shed the stress in the Norfolk salt marshes

Achieve a state of calm with a peaceful boat trip through the last wilderness in southern Britain

10 of the UK’s best outdoor wellbeing retreats

Mountain hikes, wild swims, forest baths or the crackle of a campfire … scenic breaks to recharge mind, body and soul

Magical mystery tour: a wild camping weekend on Dartmoor

A guided hiking and camping trip with a Dartmoor devotee gives this small group a real connection with one of the UK’s last wildernesses