She left her desk job and walked 3,541 miles from Mexico to Canada: ‘Give yourself permission’
Jessica Guo hiked 30 miles a day, becoming the first woman to continuously hike two historic trails in a single season
‘You Britons go to the pub, we go to the swimming pool!’: the European health habits worth adopting
Daily swims, power naps and five meals a day – not tips from the latest hit wellbeing podcast, but longstanding traditions that have kept generations healthy in Iceland, Ukraine, France and more …
Country diary: Panic, stress, glory – my day scaling the Inaccessible Pinnacle
Black Cuillin, Skye: The rough rock tears the skin and is slippery when wet. But the only way is up
Country diary: Deep purple and fallen leaves at this mighty mountain
Cadair Idris, Gwynedd: The heather is dominant on the slopes today, as I embark on a steep climb in the heavy heat
These exercise apps reward steps with freebies – but which ones are worth the effort?
The walk to work could earn you rewards such as cheaper coffee or Amazon discounts. We put the apps through their paces
Japanese interval walking: the viral exercise trend that could put a spring in your step
Alternating between fast and slow walking is particularly suited to people who do not do much regular exercise
The best walking pads and under-desk treadmills, tried and tested to turn your workday into a workout
Sedentary lifestyles are bad for us, but which under-desk treadmills and walking pads are worth the cost? Our expert stepped up to find out
Volunteers map 10,000 routes in Great Britain to help make walking accessible
Campaign group Slow Ways developing app for disabled people, parents with children, older people and others
7,000 steps a day could be enough to improve health, say researchers
Target easier to achieve than 10,000 steps and linked to 37% reduction in cancer deaths
The Parallel Path by Jenn Ashworth review – a soul-searching walk across England
Forget the Salt Path – this writer’s introspective journey provides genuine food for thought