10 of the most tranquil places in the UK
Many of us have stumbled upon unexpected corners of serenity during lockdown. Here’s our bucket list of natural spaces to explore when we can
The joy of steps: 20 ways to give purpose to your daily walk
Has the novelty of a prescribed stroll long since worn off? From tracking animals to uncovering hidden history, here’s how to discover a new world in your neighbourhood
How intention turns a walk into a pilgrimage – plus 5 British pilgrim trails
The co-author of a book on Britain’s pilgrimages reveals the benefits of structuring a walk around a purpose that is ‘determined by your heart’
Semi-solo hiking brings me the gift of time alone, and the joy of reuniting
Needing solitude in lockdown but wanting her partner’s presence, our writer came up with the idea of taking opposite walking routes
Climb a tree, and wiggle those hips: exercises to boost your mood
From getting the most out of your daily stroll to scaling a tree in your local park, here are three ways to get moving and feel better
The lesson I learned at my local dump? There are beautiful times up ahead
What was once a toxic wasteland now explodes with flora and fauna. A walk there always gives me renewed faith in imagination, determination and humanity, says Emma Beddington
Like Dickens, we’re learning the value of plodding through our frigid streets
Rediscovering long walks has been one of the delights of lockdown, as a new TV series will show
After our 112-mile hike in the Sierra Nevada, I won’t underestimate my kids again
Looking for a big adventure? A challenging Californian trek taught me and my boys the value of patience, trust and bottomless snacks
Walk this way: army of hikers will road-test new map of footpaths
A new website is calling for 10,000 volunteers to help walk and verify thousands of routes that were mapped during the spring lockdown
Cardio is the worst. I hated every second of Zumba, HIIT and Spin
Endorphin rush? All I get is sweaty and flushed. Cardio is for sickeningly fit people, argues Alyx Gorman. But Ellen Leabeater tries to prove her wrong