A family holiday on the hoof: donkey trekking in the Spanish Pyrenees
An almost wild camping trip: alternative family fun in the Peak District
May 2026
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‘Worth every penny’: 13 camping essentials you can’t live without
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14 of the very best deals from REI’s 2026 anniversary sale, vetted by an outdoor enthusiast
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The best camping chairs in the UK: 12 genuinely comfortable outdoor chairs, tested
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The best camping mattresses and sleeping mats in the UK for every type of adventure, tested
April 2026
10 of the best UK nature festivals for late spring and summer
The natural world is the headliner at these joyous gatherings, while the support acts include live music, immersive art and fire ceremonies
My rookie era
My rookie era: I lived off the land for a week – by day five I was naked, my clothes dangling over the campfire
In the summer of 1971, I left behind my comfortable family home with a tent, rations and a Women’s Weekly cutting of Princess Caroline of Monaco
Scotland in bloom: wildflowers turn the Outer Hebrides into a Technicolor dream
The machair is nature’s dazzling display on these remote islands, but this rare habitat also plays a vital role for wildlife and the resurgent crofting community
March 2026
10 of the best affordable family adventures in Europe
From packrafting in Luxembourg to cycling in Slovenia and eclipse-spotting in Spain, here are some great ways to get the kids into the wild
December 2025
Kindness of strangers
The kindness of strangers: when I was stranded at the edge of the world, two campers helped me get home
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The 20 best gifts in the US for people who love the outdoors, tested in nature by our expert
October 2025
Other lives
Peter Frost obituary
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‘Two pairs aren’t enough’: the things our Filter experts swear by when they’re off duty
September 2025
Vast and spectacular: a five-day hike to Smitt Rock and Eighth Gorge in Nitmiluk national park
Walking the rocky and remote Northern Territory terrain, Tegan Forder finds lush ravines, undulating trails, delicate native flowers and stunning sunsets
Country diary
Country diary: Finding common ground when you least expect it
Drakes Broughton, Worcestershire: The scourge of rural litter is enough to bring anyone together, even a farmer and us, trying to camp for the night in his field
The Spanish camping brand that’s big on nature immersion, cool design and creature comforts
A site in the pine-clad hills of Andalucía is part of a chain that seeks to connect with nature and outdoor adventure while offering a stylish glamping experience
August 2025
‘I watched the children uncurl’: people share stories of affordable UK camping holidays
Readers recall summer sunrises, paddleboarding and outdoor adventures – and all for much cheaper than other breaks
Tell us: are you camping in the UK for your holidays this year?
We’d like to hear from those of you who’ve chosen a camping holiday this year and whether or not you’d recommend the switch to others
Wild camping the easy way: how a secret Exmoor trip pleased everyone – including the farmer
With the help of an adventure platform that connects campers with landowners, we have a remote corner of Exmoor all to ourselves for the night
