Stepping back in time: a historic walk along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
A ride in a water taxi transforms a stunning hike from Lyme Regis to West Bay into a perfect circular route Many favour a circular walk, but you can give a linear one new shape with the addition of a novel form of transport. My wife Helen, our friend Tom…
A moment that changed me: My mother fell off a mountain – and my life began again
A bad breakup had made me afraid I would be mired in anger for ever. But on that family hike, in our fear and horror as we awaited the air ambulance, my old hurts took on a different hueTo steal a well-known line, 2023 is not a year on which I shall look…
I hiked 100 miles to find the best walking poles, here are my favourites
Trekking poles can improve balance on uneven terrain and reduce stress on joints. Our seasoned adventurer put 10 to the test to find the best• ‘I’d never head out without one’: 10 hiking essentialsOh, I would walk 500 miles – with the help of a trusty…
Is tech the secret to a more analogue life? How gadgets, apps and tips could actually reduce your screen time
It’s often thought of as the problem, but what if the right technology could help us switch off and live more in the moment?• The best screen-free activitiesWith the continued backlash against AI and growing concern about our reliance on screens, an…
‘Everything is golden’: readers’ tips for a great autumn day out in the UK
With autumn officially here, our readers savour days of fruitful mellowness, from Cornwall to Loch Lomond• Tell us about a great wellness experience – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherI love Loch Lomond in autumn. I’d start with a walk around…