Category: Active and Adventure

The best outdoor activities for adults in the UK

A hiker overlooking the Torridon Mountains, Scotland

Sometimes, adventures are right on your doorstep…

Your Guide to Diving in Istria

Half-submerged view of cliffs in Istria, Croatia

Where adventure doesn’t end with the shoreline.

Working out the best overland route in Africa

Kilimanjaro mountain Tanzania snow capped under cloudy blue skies captured whist on safari in Africa Kenya.
Kilimanjaro mountain Tanzania snow capped under cloudy blue skies captured whist on safari in Africa Kenya.

Prepare for the ultimate African roadtrip.

Cycling in Northumbria: Warkworth West Loop

Explore the Northumberland coast’s breath-taking natural beauty.

On your bike: Haydon Bridge to Vindolanda Loop

Calling all cycling enthusiasts!

Grenada’s best wreck dives

Who’s up for the challenge?

Hiking in Grenada: five great walks on the island

Usually eclipsed by spices and beaches, Grenada’s hiking trails are scenic and rewarding.

Snorkelling and scuba diving in the Galápagos

There’s a whole world to explore beneath the water…

The best trekking in Ladakh and Zanskar

These Himalayan wildernesses offer the most remote and rewarding routes.

Beneath the surface: diving in Mozambique

Discover a whole other world in Mozambique’s waters.

The Darién conquest: crossing the gap

In this extract from his book, From Utmost East to Utmost West, John Blashford-Snell recalls his decision to cross the Darién Gap.

The best activities on the Carretera Austral

Attention adrenaline junkies!

Going underground: the world’s best caves

This isn’t one for claustrophobes.

Mesmerising St Helena: The five best postbox walks on the island

A series of ‘postbox’ walks take travellers on a round-the-island walking tour, showcasing the very best of St Helena’s scenic beauty.

The best lakes in Britain for paddleboarding

Highland lochs, Welsh mountain lakes and, of course, the Lake District itself – Britain is awash with vast bodies of water that are perfect for paddleboarding.