10 of Britain’s best wild beach walks

Magnificent sands that, even in summer, are wide enough to swerve the crowds and enjoy lungfuls of salty air

My idea of happiness? A strimmer and a bramble-choked path

Someone needs to clean up Britain’s overgrown footpaths – and it might as well be me

The Asian hiking group blazing a trail through Scotland’s peaks

Boots and Beards is helping Glasgow’s Asian population to discover freedom, camaraderie and mental wellbeing in the Scottish mountains

UK plans to boost cycling and walking under threat, say campaigners

YouGov survey for BikeIsBest finds 77% support changes despite protests by pro-motoring groups

Fit in my 40s: wildlife distractions aside, national parks are perfect for a workout

Our 15 national parks offer beautiful scenery and fresh air – enjoy them with a sprinkle of common sense

Paths of desire: lockdown has lent a new twist to the trails we leave behind

Unofficial trails quietly carved into the landscape by people seeking shortcuts are nothing new. But lockdown has lent them a surprising new twist… By Amelia Tait

How the Slow Ways network could change walking in Britain

Geographers have used lockdown to map a network of routes across Britain – joining urban areas via forgotten pathways

Walk this way! How to optimise your stride and focus your mind to get the most from your daily stroll

Lockdown has reminded us of the pleasures of walking. But making small changes can boost its benefits to our health, mood and creativity, too

My daily coronavirus lockdown walks are full of food discoveries

Pink wafers from a corner shop, fresh naan at the grocer’s – and a heart-warming sign in one shop window: ‘We are still baking’

My local park is a space where I can be alone – and feel part of the community

I can hear the flap of birds’ wings. The crunch of gravel underfoot. Gone, though, is the chatter and scraping of chairs in cafes