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Hiking near London: six spellbinding hikes just a stone’s throw from the capital
By Alex Foxfield published
There's magnificent hiking near London – from spectacular coast walks across iconic cliffs to rambles on the Chiltern and Greensand Hills, there’s something for everyone

New data shows hikers walked further and longer this summer
By Julia Clarke published
The findings reveal the number of walks recorded increased by almost 50% and are the latest figures to confirm a spike in outdoor activity as a result of the pandemic

Is the Motorola Defy rugged smartphone indestructible? We took it out on the trail to find out
By Julia Clarke published
We put Motorola’s claim to a waterproof and drop-proof smartphone to the test on rocky trails and in mountain streams – here’s how it performed

Best hikes in Redwood National Park: from tall trees to rugged coastline
By Julia Clarke published
The best hikes in Redwood National Park don’t just stop at tall trees – they’ll take you across ancient fern-lined canyons to the rugged California coast, without the crowds

Colorado's Ice Lake trail to reopen after wildfire
By Julia Clarke published
Coloradans have reason to rejoice as the spectacular Ice Lake trail reopens to hikers after almost a year of closure following the Ice Lake fire

The best walks in the Cotswolds: idyllic hikes in quintessential English countryside
By Alex Foxfield published
The best walks in the Cotswolds: set out from the region’s golden stone villages into magnificent valleys, rolling hills and sumptuous woodland

What is hiking? We consider the nuances, the attraction and the history of the hike
By Alex Foxfield published
What is hiking? It’s one of the world’s most popular outdoor activities but how did the pursuit of hiking first arise and does it differ from trekking, backpacking and mountaineering?

Our 8 best walks on Dartmoor: from wild open moor to the tops of Yes Tor
By Emily Woodhouse published
Our selection of the best walks on Dartmoor, amid some of the most evocative and wildest terrain in the United Kingdom
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