‘I was sliding towards the drop and couldn’t stop’ – the writer who fell from a mountain

It is every climber’s worst nightmare. In this extract from his thrilling book about the glorious – and treacherous – Cuillin Ridge on Skye, Simon Ingram recalls the day its wild peaks almost took his life

The joy of wild swimming and wild camping in the Lake District

The writer’s take on the Eskdale Horseshoe sees England’s highest peak plus plenty of hidden bathing spots, waterfalls and other aquatic gems

I walked from Land’s End to John o’Groats – and learned three soothing lessons

Hiking the length of Britain I realised that some things I thought possible as a child really are

And relax! From gong baths to mindful drinking: how to really unwind on a holiday at home

With the pandemic scrambling travel plans, many of us are staying put this summer. But can your own house ever be as restful a vacation setting as flopping on a sunlounger? One writer spends a week finding out

Six of the best British towns for walking holidays

Staying in a hub set up for walkers means you can concentrate on the hiking without the hassle of driving and lugging your gear

Go rewild in the country: a weekend kids’ camp in Sussex

Nature and falconry sessions on the mystical High Weald are topped off by a session at a ‘wild spa’. It’s a joyful, muddy hit with this family

Hello, Stranger by Will Buckingham review – how we find connection in a disconnected world

An elegant and moving exploration of what it means to connect with strangers turns into an elegy for a much-missed way of life

Gently down the stream: a canoeing and mindfulness retreat in Devon

A historic estate overlooking the River Dart is the base for a mindful connection with nature that’s all about ‘stillness and flow’

10 UK retreats to re-energise mind, body and soul

If the past year has been a slog, these breaks focusing on yoga and mindfulness can help restore balance, health and creativity

10 of Britain’s best pubs with rooms in spectacular walking country

Walk through gorgeous countryside, then head back for a pint, meal and somewhere to put your feet up