From henges to hillforts, stone circles to long barrows, Britain’s landscapes hide hundreds of ancient ruins. If you know where to look for them, they offer a tantalising glimpse into the nation’s past.
White sand beaches, aquamarine water and some of the most spectacular ocean sunsets you’ll ever see: the Isles of Scilly might just be the UK’s best-kept secret for island-loving adventurers.
From magnificent crumbling fortresses to remnants of once-mighty industries that shaped the history of our nation, explore some of Britain’s best ruins on your next weekend hike.
A place of legendary natural beauty and a rock-climbing mecca, Yosemite National Park in California is also an outdoor adventurer’s dream. Here’s why you should add it to your bucket list.
More than 16,000 people a year attempt Kili, the world’s highest freestanding mountain. But it’s a demanding trek: risks include altitude sickness and bitter cold. Summiteer Kirsten Carter explains what to know before you go.
Slovak Paradise National Park offers the chance to explore spectacular gorges via a series of vertigo-inducing iron ladders and metal steps. Adventurous fun for the whole family, then – right?
Joly Braime ventures off the beaten track to spend a week solo backpacking around the famous Basstavágge pass, deep in the remote and rugged interior of Sweden’s Sarek National Park.
For experienced hillwalkers in search of the ultimate adventure break, the Welsh 3,000s is a classic mountain route that links all 15 of Snowdonia’s biggest peaks.
Deep underground, Aila Taylor pushes to the very limits of endurance and beyond, during an expedition to explore a long, complex and largely unmapped cave system in the Austrian Alps.
Alf Alderson learns the basics of traditional dog sledding on a spectacular wilderness adventure in remote northern Sweden. There’s just one vital thing to remember…