The ultimate family holiday? Joanna Moorhead recalls a remarkably snipe-free ride down the Exe with her kids.
The Ae has it Stuart Millar drops in, rips down and gets spat out again by one of Scotland's seven wonders of the mountain-biking world.
Joy and pain from end to end Jane Tomlinson recalls one of her many inspirational long-distance rides.
Paths of enlightenment If you've walked along the coast, you will know that private areas almost always mean a detour inland. Now the government is considering plans that will open up a corridor around the whole of England. By John Vidal.
The ultimate marathon The annual Marathon des Sables race covers 151 miles of primedesert over six days.
10 family breaks Youth hostelling | Stables | Camping | Farmhouse | Adventure | Wilderness | Gourmet | Walking | Paris | Lakeside
10 active breaks Climbing | Fly-fishing | Skiing | Sailing | Golf | Sea kayaking | Walk | Cycling | Horse riding | Surfing