The Norwegian secret: how friluftsliv boosts health and happiness

The idea of communing with nature is instilled from birth in Norway. I hiked through a rain-drenched forest to try it myself

Runs in the family: racing around the coast of Sweden

Three days running and hiking on the stunning Bohuslän coast with my pre-teen son is joyfully exhausting

‘I’m not just faster, but taller’: how I learned to walk properly – and changed my pace, posture and perspective

When I was told I could reap huge health benefits by learning to walk better, I was sceptical. I was already pretty good at walking, I thought. It turned out I had a lot to learn

The walking cure: why we should all be putting one foot in front of the other

Walking is the simplest and most natural thing to do, but its impact on our health and wellbeing is dramatic and far-reaching, says Anna Fielding

I’ve found my dream job. And it’s all thanks to that nasty fall into the wild garlic

Nothing could be more fulfilling than making the countryside safe for walkers. No one should have to risk their neck on a rickety stile, writes Guardian columnist Adrian Chiles

The joy of mediocrity: we need hobbies, even if we’re bad at them, to free us from perfection

When I focus on getting better at something, it creates room for failure. I want only carefree pleasure from my down time

Giant steps: why walking in nature is good for mind, body and soul

Rather than just moving from A to B, think about your surroundings and the wider ramifications of your walk

Bad weather is good for you: take a walk in the wind and rain

Don’t be put off by winter weather – going out into the mud and cold is highly beneficial to our immunity and general health

Why spring is the perfect time to get to know your neighbours

Being friendly with your neighbours has huge social benefits, and getting started can be as easy as a casual wave hello

Right of Way review – eccentric short film collection roams around rural England

Archive footage combines with work from modern film-makers in a rousing and sometimes puzzling series on rural England