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The ultimate guide to the best outdoor kit on the market right now

From the Arctic Circle to the Alps to the Yorkshire Dales, our journalists have put hiking clothes and accessories to the test.

Experiences

Mount Etna: Hiking up one of the world’s most active volcanoes

Planning a holiday in Sicily? Here’s everything you need to know about climbing Mt Etna, one of Europe’s most active volcanoes.

People

This adventurer let social media plan her trip across Europe

"I decided that I would set aside a month in my diary and set out on a journey into the unknown from the back garden of my London home, armed with nothing more than a bivvy, a backpack and a devil-may-care attitude. "

France

'Devastating beyond words': Remains of missing hiker found in France

Bones found in the French Pyrenees last week belong to missing UK hiker Esther Dingley, her family has confirmed.

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Focus

5 routes that offer a look at Western Balkan history and culture

In partnership with Regional Cooperation Council

Travel back in time to the Bronze Age, the Byzantine period and more on the Crossroads of Civilisations routes in the Western Balkans.

Destinations

Silent getaways: Holiday stays so quiet you could hear a pin drop

The world’s most tranquil destinations will help you find your inner peace in no time.

Nature

Could foraging be a source of sustainable superfoods?

Swiss mountain guide, Cherries, leads a trip through the Swiss Alps to forage for wild food.

Destinations

How to make the most of Serbia’s great outdoors

In partnership with Serbia

From the limestone cliffs of the Uvac Canyon to the thickly forested Tara National Park, Serbia has a wealth of outdoor spots that are waiting to be explored.

Stays

How to spend a night in one of France’s hidden Alpine refuges

Planning an overnight trip to a mountain refuge is not for the faint-hearted, but is well worth the effort.

Conscious Travel

A guide to the UK’s best routes for walkers and cyclists

After months of confinement, a movement-filled holiday out in nature is the perfect summer adventure

Conscious Travel

Escape to another universe at these amazing stargazing spots

In 2021 and beyond, celestial escapes will be in high demand, as people seek time in the wilderness as an antidote to the stresses and strains of modern life.

Experiences

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star walk: Four spots for star walks in the UK

If you are struggling to get outside during daylight hours, perhaps a star-gazing walk is the activity for you.

Experiences

Mountaineers attempting first ever summit of K2 during winter

K2 is the second-highest peak in the world and the only summit over 8,000 metres never to have been reached during winter.

Green News

14 gifts for the adventurers in your life this Christmas

From solar-powered phone chargers to fancy backpacks, this is the only gift list you'll need for an outdoor lover.

Travel News

The best hiking spots in Europe to reconnect you with nature

Here are six places for you to enjoy a mindful hike, surrounded by the best of Europe.