The joy of steps: 20 ways to give purpose to your daily walk

Has the novelty of a prescribed stroll long since worn off? From tracking animals to uncovering hidden history, here’s how to discover a new world in your neighbourhood

I got cabin fever in lockdown … so I built my own beach hut

Few things say escape like a beach hut. After checking out some classic coastal designs – and remembering boyhood dens – I’m making one in the garden

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