Every year, I take a long walk with friends. It’s one of life’s greatest pleasures

For 16 years, I have met up with five friends for an annual yomp in the English countryside – and we are enjoying that companionship more than ever

‘It’s a love letter to adventure’: the mud-spattered show about jogging

Inspired by a 90-mile run to the Peak District, These Hills Are Ours explores the joys of trail running – then invites its audience out for a jog

The evidence is in: low-traffic neighbourhoods are popular

The London election proves that measures to make streets safer are a vote-winner, says a former Labour leader of Ealing council

Country diary: the ewes and I enjoy a flawless spring morning

Dolgellau, Gwynedd: The animals graze unconcernedly among clumps of soft rush as I wander past

Walking is hard when your thoughts run ahead

A long walk in nature is glorious – I just need to learn how to turn my mind off, says Eva Wiseman

10 great British walking trails where you won’t see another soul

Snowdon and Scafell will be busy this year, but our pick of lesser-known routes should be as empty as ever

Thanks to the NDIS, blindness hasn’t stopped me from enjoying the Australian bush

Bushwalking gives me a thrilling sense of adventure that is missing from the safety of urban spaces

Country diary: the buck stops with me – momentarily

Bishop Auckland, County Durham: There was time enough for me to take in every detail: new antlers clothed in frayed velvet, eyes like polished jet, twitching ears and a rough coat

‘I was connected again to those I love’: writers on meeting up with friends at last

Whether it’s running, walking, swimming or picnicking, all are more fun with friends. Writers share their experience of the return of the rule of six in England

Secular pilgrims: why ancient trails still pack a spiritual punch

Where kings and abbots walked, tourists now follow. Are these increasingly popular trips just another holiday or are we getting more religious?