My hike on the hardest trail in Europe – Corsica’s GR20
Even an ‘easy’ part of this 125-mile walking trail on the French island presents challenges for mind and body, but the rewards for persistence are infinite
A car-free trip to the Forest of Dean: a moss-cloaked corner of ancient England
Trains, buses, cycle routes and footpaths lead to magical scenery and magnificent wildlife in a landscape steeped in history
A Pembrokeshire coast walk to a warm, welcoming pub
Wildlife, fossils and industrial heritage add extra interest to this wild cliff walk to an inn for all seasons
Walking London’s unsung waterway: the River Lea rises again
Walking a 26-mile stretch from Hertfordshire, our writer witnesses how a neglected artery of the city has been transformed into a recreational and cultural hub
A car-free trip in the Scottish Highlands: I’d have missed so much if I’d driven
A popular circuit round Scotland’s wild north coast draws thousands of drivers – but there’s so much more to experience by public transport and on foot
10 walks through history: ancient UK pathways in stunning countryside
From the John Bunyan trail to Silbury Hill, these short “pilgrimages” offer a chance to soak up myths and legends
Cornwall’s very own Camino: walking the St Michael’s Way
Accessing the healing power of ancient walking routes needn’t mean weeks of walking, or even going abroad: a 14-mile route in Cornwall proves just as magical
‘I strolled among lovely Lent lilies, wild garlic and beautiful bluebells’: readers’ favourite spring walks in the UK
From a hike under huge Suffolk skies to aspen glades in the Cairngorms, our tipsters lead the way on these spring strolls
It’s like travelling back 700 years: healthy pleasures in rural Andalucía
A group of seven Moorish villages in southern Spain are the perfect place to recharge – offering mountain air, sparkling springs and any excuse for a party
My hammock was my window on to the valley: a new type of walking trail in the Swiss Alps
The world’s first hammock hiking trail in southern Switzerland takes hikers into quiet corners of the Alps – with their beds in their backpack for lazy pit stops and overnight stays
10 of the best European activity breaks with a spirit of adventure
Fancy seatrekking, swimrunning or bodypainting? These and more familiar outdoor pursuits are on offer at destinations from northern Norway to the Greek islands
Riding the Daffodil Line around England’s ‘golden triangle’
The Herefordshire-Gloucestershire border is famous for its spring flower displays, and a new community-run bus service is the perfect way to explore
10 of the best British walking festivals
This year’s hiking events cover everything from vineyard strolls to foraging safaris and coastal routes with spectacular views
Walking ancient Dorset paths to megaliths – and a village pub
In this ancient corner of England near Abbotsbury, stone circles punctuate the open downland. Our writer picks a misty but atmospheric day to explore
Road to ruins: how I discovered the magic of archaeology
With millennia of history hidden beneath our feet, connecting with the ancient past offers endless fascination, and many ways to get involved