How intention turns a walk into a pilgrimage – plus 5 British pilgrim trails
The co-author of a book on Britain’s pilgrimages reveals the benefits of structuring a walk around a purpose that is ‘determined by your heart’
Semi-solo hiking brings me the gift of time alone, and the joy of reuniting
Needing solitude in lockdown but wanting her partner’s presence, our writer came up with the idea of taking opposite walking routes
15 wellbeing retreats and detox breaks – for better days ahead
Retreats will help restore mind and body once Covid restrictions ease. Our UK and Europe picks hope to accept visitors again come spring
Reboot camp: 15 virtual wellbeing retreats for 2021
Start the new year with this inspiring choice of online health breaks – some beamed from France, Italy, Spain and India, as well as from the UK
After our 112-mile hike in the Sierra Nevada, I won’t underestimate my kids again
Looking for a big adventure? A challenging Californian trek taught me and my boys the value of patience, trust and bottomless snacks
What does Brexit mean for you? Shopping, mobile calls, flying, driving …
Big changes to our lives, and livelihoods, and on their way from 1 January when the transition period ends
How I beat burnout with trips to remote Scottish islands
For this hospital doctor, the purity of the Hebrides and Orkney brings the solace he needs to carry on his busy city profession
The BAME women making the outdoors more inclusive
The British countryside remains a distinctly white and often intimidating place for BAME communities. We interview three outdoor enthusiasts seeking to address this lack of diversity
‘Understanding a map creates a new sort of relationship with the outdoors’
Sales of Ordnance Survey’s maps and adventure apps have soared this year, as people reconnect with the beauty and history on their doorstep
Once upon a time … there was a magical storytelling walk in a Sussex forest
In days when a dread sickness stalks the land, an enchantress shares woodland tales to help keep the darkness at bay