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4 days ago
The River Waveney (Credit: Alamy)

The 'secret' UK river most Brits don't know

Steeped in history, it played a central role in Roger Deakin's groundbreaking book Waterlog that kick-started Britain's wild swimming movement.

4 days ago
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26 Jul 2024
Farmhouse in the hills of France (Credit: Alamy)

France's centuries-old mountain farm stays

Reachable via ancient mule trails, these centuries-old farms-turned-inns serve some of France's most historic cheeses and offer a glimpse at the nation's pastoral past.

26 Jul 2024
Travel
16 Jul 2024
Erie Canal (Credit: Getty Images)

This canal powered the US – and you can kayak it

Two hundred years ago, it helped spread people, ideas and goods across the US. Now, it's become a paddler's paradise with more than 700 miles of continuous, navigable waterways.

16 Jul 2024
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3 Jun 2024
Person hiking on mountain slope

The US West Coast's 'greatest footpath'

One hundred years after the US designated the world's first wilderness area, an epic hike offers adventure seekers the chance to experience a slice of the nation's wild side.

3 Jun 2024
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31 May 2024
Hiker on Hump Ridge Track (Credit: Jessica Wynne Lockhart)

New Zealand's 61km hike to the top of the world

Situated in the country’s isolated south-west region, the Hump Ridge Track will officially launch in October 2024 and has the potential to save the tiny town of Tuatapere.

31 May 2024
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23 May 2024
View from Santa Barbara mining route

The Mediterranean isle where hikers stay for free

An enticing new programme is seeking to transform a rugged corner of the Italian island into an outdoor lover's paradise.

23 May 2024
Travel
6 May 2024
Lindisfarne Castle with rock pool in foreground

An epic 38-mile walk to the very end of England

The latest stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path takes hikers along the enchanting Northumberland coast via imperious castles, eerie mudflats and a tidal holy island.

6 May 2024
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27 Apr 2024
River Tweed flowing past Walkerburn

A three-day paddle on the UK's newest canoe trail

The first official canoe trail in the south of Scotland just launched, covering a 30-mile stretch of the majestic River Tweed.

27 Apr 2024
Travel
6 Feb 2024
A couple pose for a photo at rooftop towards city view as daily life continues in Istanbul, Turkiye on December 26, 2023. Tourists exploring Istanbul capture souvenir photos against the backdrop of the cityscape on the historical peninsula (Credit: Getty)

Why is everyone travelling to Turkey?

Two of the world's four most-visited cities are in Turkey. With the recent lift of visa requirements, the country is likely to welcome even more tourists in 2024.

6 Feb 2024
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