Cold play: how to enjoy UK outdoor activities – even in winter

There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear, say the experts, who share their top spots for winter fun – and the kit that can make it all possible

‘Nature has healing power’: Britain’s Covid heroes share their favourite outdoor spaces

From an 83-year-old coronavirus survivor to choir and food bank founders, where do those who inspired us in lockdown find their inspiration in the great outdoors?

Buxton Crescent review: the grand old spa and hotel comes back to life

It’s taken 17 years and £70m to restore this architectural gem on the edge of the Peak District to its former glory. Has it been worth the wait?

Walk back in time: four historic hikes in England’s woodlands

Walking in the footsteps of Oliver Cromwell and James Herriot, and taking in ancient forests, high moors and spectacular timeless views

From little acorns: into the woods in search of Britain’s ancient oak trees

Seeking out the guardians of Britain’s ancient forests is a magical experience. Here’s where to find them, starting in Wiltshire

Joggers and drinkers: what a day in the life of a Leeds park tells us about modern Britain

During lockdown, parks became more important to us than ever – as gyms, pubs and nightclubs. From dawn to dusk at Woodhouse Moor, I found out why they are so essential now