Outdoor vibes: 10 of Britain’s best wild festivals for 2022
From mountain survival to foraging to Charlotte Church’s pop dungeon … the best adventure and wellness festivals offer outdoor pursuits by day and all-out partying by night
Digital detox: Going cold turkey with no wifi in the Lake District
After some early dismay, one family revels in a break from the online world at a remote Lake District cottage
Uphill hikes and downward dogs in the Black Mountains of Wales
A women’s yoga and fell walking break in the Welsh borders leaves our writer with aching muscles but a heart full of joy
All well and good: 10 top healthy retreats in the UK for 2022
Our wellbeing breaks, from chic Richmond to remote Cairngorms, all include some yoga, but add camping, foraging, swimming and even pottery to the mix
On the right track: how walking connects me to the land and its people
From the Himalayas to Palestine and north London to south Devon, hiking gives a sense of belonging
A beginner’s guide to snorkelling: ‘Slow down … you see the most amazing stuff’
An easy entry into adventure, it does not cost much to get started with snorkelling – all you need is a decent mask, a wetsuit and the right place to go
The Muslim hiker inspiring his community to hit the hills
The Muslim Hiking group received racist comments when they posted pictures of their Christmas day walk in the Peak District. And that makes their leader Haroon Mota more determined to ensure the great outdoors is a diverse and inclusive place
Spaces for pondering, meditating, praying and ‘being’: 10 of Britain’s best small pilgrimage sites
Remote churches, peace monuments and Celtic-style hillside etchings make for a meditative – and free – new year pilgrimage
Silent hike, holy hike: a thoughtful country walk in Sussex to ease the soul
As Christmas approaches, a new micro-pilgrimage is offered for those wanting to walk in complete silence. But is it an experience worth shouting about?
A great walk to a great pub: the Riverside, Herefordshire
Beeches, brambles and brawny fortresses line the trail to a hostelry that has been welcoming wayfarers since the 1500s