Solo autumn walks for women in the UK and Europe: ‘it should be fun, not daunting’
Hiking alone in the countryside can be joyous, but for women it can sometimes feel unnerving. Here’s how to enjoy it safely, plus four stunning routes to walk solo
The best portable neck and handheld fans in the UK to keep you cool, tested
The seasons might be changing, but the muggy weather remains, and heatwaves are on the rise. Stay comfortable on the move with our tried and tested portable neck and handheld fans
Walking the Peak District, I discovered a wonderful rejection of the right’s monotone vision of England
The landscape was striking, but so was the diversity of the hikers. We can make this the new normal – and we should, says Guardian columnist John Harris
‘I lose all sense of time in the hypnotic flow’: five writers on their favourite British rivers
From the source to the sea, our writers share their favourite ways to immerse themselves in nature by paddleboarding, canoeing, camping, walking and fishing
Traveling or standing all day? Compression socks will help your feet. Doctors recommend these five pairs
Compression socks provide relief during long flights, hours on your feet or after surgery. Doctors say the best pairs are from Bombas, Physix and Sockwell
A Canterbury trail: my pilgrimage from the cathedral to the white cliffs of Dover
After exploring the cathedral city, I battled the heatwave while walking to the Kent coast on the Via Francigena
‘It’s absurdly welcoming’: why I do parkrun
After 356 parkruns, our writer shares the joys of being a perfectly average runner. Plus, top tips for sleeping in a heatwave and cool boxes for camping
I tested 53 water bottles to find the best for leaks, looks and sustainability: here are my favourites
Ditched single-use plastic bottles but can’t find a good reusable one? I spent months putting dozens through their paces – these are the ones worth buying
The 27 Fourth of July sales worth browsing while you hide from the heatwave
We hand-picked the best US Fourth of July sales and deals in outdoor gear, travel and more on products we’ve actually tested ourselves
Prime Day ends today – here are the 52 best deals to scoop up before they’re gone
Amazon Prime Day ends tonight. The Filter US vetted sales on the Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro, Hatch Sunrise Alarm Clock and the Ninja Creami ice cream maker and more