Solo autumn walks for women in the UK and Europe: ‘it should be fun, not daunting’
Hiking alone in the countryside can be joyous, but for women it can sometimes feel unnerving. Here’s how to enjoy it safely, plus four stunning routes to walk solo
The best backpacks in the UK for work, travel and wild adventure – tested
Whether you want a smart-but-stylish commuter rucksack or a hike-friendly pack, our writer lugged 16 over hundreds of miles to find the best bags for your buck
Walking the Peak District, I discovered a wonderful rejection of the right’s monotone vision of England
The landscape was striking, but so was the diversity of the hikers. We can make this the new normal – and we should, says Guardian columnist John Harris
‘I lose all sense of time in the hypnotic flow’: five writers on their favourite British rivers
From the source to the sea, our writers share their favourite ways to immerse themselves in nature by paddleboarding, canoeing, camping, walking and fishing
Digested week: As wildfires rage, should I buy a helicopter or marry a guy with a bunker?
Plus, train toilet roulette, an astonishingly stoic hiker and the tradwife paradox
The 10 best running vests and hydration packs in the UK for men and women, tested by an ultra runner
Here are our expert’s favourite running packs for everyday plods, all-out races and trail adventures
A Canterbury trail: my pilgrimage from the cathedral to the white cliffs of Dover
After exploring the cathedral city, I battled the heatwave while walking to the Kent coast on the Via Francigena
The best UK walking sandals for women: 10 comfy and supportive styles for summer
Our writer trekked more than 50 miles to find stylish pairs that can go the distance, whether you’re hiking, sightseeing or commuting
Man in his 70s dies after being injured by cattle on Norfolk estate
Police investigate incident on parkland near 17th-century National Trust country house popular with walkers
Dutch children are unusually happy and healthy. Is it because of this walking ritual?
Once a year, Dutch kids, parents and teachers take part in a walking festival, heading out for four nights in a single week to explore their neighbourhoods, exercise and make friends. It’s a tradition that seems to be genuinely transformative