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Adventure

A sea of jagged mountains in the Dolomites, seen from the final stretch of the climb to the summit of Punta Ovest del Forame from Cimabanche.

Iron Ways and Old Wounds | Via Ferrata in the Dolomites

7 min read

The Dolomites are famous for their world-class via ferrata – but for writer Nike Werstroh, it's the wartime history hidden high in the mountains that keeps drawing her back.

Scotland's most accessible coastal trail might just be the perfect beginner backpacking route: 28 miles of clifftop drama and pretty harbour villages in a relaxed three-day hike, with legal wild camping and zero stress.

Wild Camping the Berwickshire Coastal Path

10 min read

Scotland's most accessible coastal trail might just be the perfect beginner backpacking route: 28 miles of clifftop drama and pretty harbour villages in a relaxed three-day hike, with legal wild camping and zero stress.

The Best Long-Distance Hiking Trails in Ireland and Northern Ireland

Best Long-Distance Hiking Trails in Ireland & Northern Ireland

18 min read

From the craggy coastlines of the Wild Atlantic Way to the rolling hills of Kerry, here are 8 stunning long-distance treks from the Emerald Isle.

A climber in crampons stemming up a snow-encrusted rock chimney on a Scottish winter crag, viewed from below against a pale sky.

Into the Lion’s Jaw | A Scottish Winter Climbing Epic

12 min read

When a perfect Scottish winter brings Creag Meagaidh's icefalls into perfect condition, two climbers discover that getting up is the easy part.

Female competitor in the Madeira Ultra Trail Race running along a rocky coastal path with a backdrop of steep cliffs plunging into deep blue sea.

Last Place Never Felt So Good: Running the Madeira Ultra

15 min read

Seasoned ultrarunner Sophie Ranson set out to run 104km across the Portuguese island paradise of Madeira. She got lost, nearly quit, hallucinated in the woods – and somehow ended up on the podium.

Northern Ireland’s Best Hikes | Adventure | WildBounds UK

Northern Ireland’s Best Hikes

12 min read

Explore the magnificent and often overlooked landscapes of Northern Ireland on these epic walks, including hikes in the Mourne Mountains, the Belfast Hills, the Sperrins and the Causeway Coast.

Surfer riding a wave beneath a vivid orange sunset, Southerndown Beach (Dunraven Bay), Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

Guide to the UK’s Best Surf Spots

11 min read

The UK has a wealth of waves to suit pretty much every kind of surfer – here Alf Alderson, author of the long running guidebook ‘Surf UK’, picks something for everyone.

Climbing Kilimanjaro: What I Wish I’d Known | Adventure | WildBounds UK

Climbing Kilimanjaro: What I Wish I’d Known

10 min read

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.

A climber dynos on an overhanging bouldering wall at Flash Point climbing centre in Bristol, with a second climber working a vertical problem in the background amid colourful holds and geometric wall art.

Inside the UK’s Best Bouldering Walls 2026

10 min read

The climbing boom has meant that bouldering walls and indoor climbing gyms are popping up across the UK. Here are our top picks, including some old favourites and awesome new places to check out.

Members of the Bisaro expedition celebrate in the Rockies after successfully completing a through-trip of the complex cave system.

Beneath the Rockies: Exploring Canada’s Deepest Cave

13 min read

The Bisaro Anima cave system has no finish line and no guarantee of a way out. Just darkness, discovery, and the thrill of going where no one has gone before. Aila Taylor descends into the heart of the Rockies.

Bordeaux chateau surrounded by vineyards

Bordeaux by Bike: Tackling the Tour de Gironde

12 min read

With a broken campervan and six days to kill, Alf Alderson races the arrival of autumn to ride the Tour de Gironde – a 480km loop through world-class wine country via rolling Atlantic coastline.

Sunrise at Brimham Rocks with sun's rays bursting through gap in precariously balanced millstone grit rock formation, with weathered stone, golden heather and distant woodland silhouetted against blue and orange sky.

Written in Stone | Britain’s Most Extraordinary Rock Formations

7 min read

From dinosaur footprints to singing stones, Britain’s unique geological landscape tells stories millions of years in the making. Here’s where to find them.

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