10 of the best organised swims in Britain’s lochs, lakes and rivers for 2021

These summer and autumn swim events – for all abilities – are in eye-catching locations that make taking the plunge well worth it

Tor de force: how to enjoy the brooding beauty of Dartmoor

It took our writer seven years to grasp the subtle drama of south Devon’s national park. As he prepares to leave the area, he shares some local knowledge and his favourite spots

Come on in! The exhilarating joy of outdoor ice-bathing

The popularity of outdoor swimming has soared during lockdown. These bathers are even breaking the ice to go for an endorphin-releasing winter dip

How intention turns a walk into a pilgrimage – plus 5 British pilgrim trails

The co-author of a book on Britain’s pilgrimages reveals the benefits of structuring a walk around a purpose that is ‘determined by your heart’

Semi-solo hiking brings me the gift of time alone, and the joy of reuniting

Needing solitude in lockdown but wanting her partner’s presence, our writer came up with the idea of taking opposite walking routes

15 wellbeing retreats and detox breaks – for better days ahead

Retreats will help restore mind and body once Covid restrictions ease. Our UK and Europe picks hope to accept visitors again come spring

Reboot camp: 15 virtual wellbeing retreats for 2021

Start the new year with this inspiring choice of online health breaks – some beamed from France, Italy, Spain and India, as well as from the UK

How I beat burnout with trips to remote Scottish islands

For this hospital doctor, the purity of the Hebrides and Orkney brings the solace he needs to carry on his busy city profession

The BAME women making the outdoors more inclusive

The British countryside remains a distinctly white and often intimidating place for BAME communities. We interview three outdoor enthusiasts seeking to address this lack of diversity

Once upon a time … there was a magical storytelling walk in a Sussex forest

In days when a dread sickness stalks the land, an enchantress shares woodland tales to help keep the darkness at bay