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‘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

The best portable neck and handheld fans in the UK to keep you cool, tested

The hot weather is back. Beat the heat while on the move with our tried and tested portable neck and handheld fans

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

Snag discounts on tech, fashion and more during Amazon’s annual sale

Love or hate Amazon, its 23-26 June Prime Day event is a good time to snag discounts on tech, fashion and more

Six ways to improve your cat’s one wild and precious life

Like their canine counterparts, cats require exercise, enrichment and play

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