Buxton Crescent review: the grand old spa and hotel comes back to life
It’s taken 17 years and £70m to restore this architectural gem on the edge of the Peak District to its former glory. Has it been worth the wait?
From little acorns: into the woods in search of Britain’s ancient oak trees
Seeking out the guardians of Britain’s ancient forests is a magical experience. Here’s where to find them, starting in Wiltshire
Military manoeuvres: great walks across Ministry of Defence land
A Ramblers and MoD initiative allows UK walkers to safely access areas rich in wildlife and scenery. Here are six, starting with one near Edinburgh
10 of the best autumn woodland walks: readers’ travel tips
Readers celebrate the changing colours, sounds and smells that are a particular joy on forest walks at this time of year
10 of the UK’s best large holiday cottages – at reduced prices
The rule of six means there’s plenty of space – and handsome discounts – at these grand self-catering properties, all set in superb countryside
Wellness sailing: shed the stress in the Norfolk salt marshes
Achieve a state of calm with a peaceful boat trip through the last wilderness in southern Britain
Walking back to happiness – in south Devon’s hidden places
With her local walking trails much busier post-lockdown, the author and poet finds peace and a sense of perspective on less travelled routes
UK nature-lovers invited to join fight against litter
Trash Free Trails project calls on walkers, runners and cyclists to take part in countryside clean-ups
Magical mystery tour: a wild camping weekend on Dartmoor
A guided hiking and camping trip with a Dartmoor devotee gives this small group a real connection with one of the UK’s last wildernesses
Sanctuary in the city: how urban parks saved our summer
Created by the Victorians as Britain industrialised, city parks and green spaces have ‘become living rooms’ during the pandemic
The ripple effect: a leisurely boating break in Shropshire
The 2.5mph pace of a narrowboat on the Shropshire Union canal makes for a blissful trip, with few other humans but wildlife galore
A glamping break … but where’s the tent?
In pop-up sites across the UK, tipis and bell tents are being used to meet extra summer demand. But the one we try takes sleeping under the stars to extremes
Outdoors again at last: a first real walk, run and cycle as lockdown eases
With more exercise now allowed in parts of the UK, three writers venture outside to explore their local neighbourhoods
My travel sketches: ‘Some drawings remind me how the sun felt on my skin’
Illustrator Jonathan Edwards on how his travel sketchbooks are bringing back memories of places and experiences
In lockdown, I went on a surfing and yoga retreat – via Zoom
Jane Dunford, who is self-isolating alone, finds this interactive virtual holiday a great way to meet people and exercise