Learning to draw in the natural world brings joy – especially in lockdown
You don’t have to be good at art to enjoy the mood-enhancing benefits of nature sketching, as our writer finds out on an artist-guided session in London’s Epping Forest
Into the night: why walking in the dark is good for the soul
Shorter days don’t have to put a stop to walking trips, as our writer finds on a night-time ramble on the South Downs
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
The irresistible lure of island life
What is it about islands which so fascinates, and soothes after time spent in cities? By Gavin Francis
10 of the best places to run in the UK: readers’ tips
From flowers along the Dee to the steepest public road in England – via painted ladies in Shrewsbury – readers share their favourite routes