The joy of steps: 20 ways to give purpose to your daily walk

Has the novelty of a prescribed stroll long since worn off? From tracking animals to uncovering hidden history, here’s how to discover a new world in your neighbourhood

Climb a tree, and wiggle those hips: exercises to boost your mood

From getting the most out of your daily stroll to scaling a tree in your local park, here are three ways to get moving and feel better

The lesson I learned at my local dump? There are beautiful times up ahead

What was once a toxic wasteland now explodes with flora and fauna. A walk there always gives me renewed faith in imagination, determination and humanity, says Emma Beddington

Walk this way: army of hikers will road-test new map of footpaths

A new website is calling for 10,000 volunteers to help walk and verify thousands of routes that were mapped during the spring lockdown

‘Cook, bake, puzzles’: readers’ tips for coping with Covid Christmas blues

With many festive plans axed, Guardian readers share how they stay positive during trying times

Drawing, running or a podcast in the bath: our readers’ tips for switching off after work

How best to resist the temptation to send one more email? Try these healthy hacks to put the home back into WFH

Johnson urged to extend public’s right to roam over English countryside

Letter signed by 100 people including Stephen Fry and Ali Smith points out freedom to roam only extends to 8% of country

‘Understanding a map creates a new sort of relationship with the outdoors’

Sales of Ordnance Survey’s maps and adventure apps have soared this year, as people reconnect with the beauty and history on their doorstep

‘Mystical and unspoilt beauty’: readers on their most inspiring UK walks

From the heights of Crib Goch in Wales to the history of the Isle of Portland in Dorset, here are some of your favourite walks

The Guardian view on restoring lost rights of way: in search of beauty

Editorial: The huge response to a campaign to put forgotten public footpaths back on the map shows how much we value access to the natural environment