Destination Guides

Whether you're all about taking your yoga practice outdoors, a walk among the trees Japanese-style or tearing up the MTB trails, here's our round-up of the best forests here on home soil.

From gentle ridge scrambles to multi-day winter epics, we’ve picked out a few of the most spectacular areas of the UK to seek out and kick off your winter season in style.

Scotland is a storm-seeker's paradise where fierce winter storms continually race in off the Atlantic crashing into a wall of mountains. Throw in the influence of the gulf stream to the west and a cold Scandinavian air mass to the east and it’s a recipe for wild weather, massive temperature variations and occasional days of frost, clear skies and light winds when Scottish ski touring comes into its own.

Our humble island might be small but when it comes to a versatile vacay, it’s ideal for those who want the best of both worlds. So, listen up, as we give you the lowdown on our favourite UK cities that pack an urban punch and give you a gateway to outdoor adventure. 

Love it or loathe it, nailing your packing is the first step to a stress-free trip, so here are some expert tips to get you started – and, of course, some gear too.

This summer, like them all, is about escaping. Except this year, escaping far away isn’t as easy as usual – which is why we’re skipping the unknowns of venturing overseas and seeking out the very best beach paradises right here on our home island. 

Beach season has arrived – but it doesn’t have to be all about far-flung destinations and private islands. We live on our own island, after all, and that means no shortage of rugged coastlines to explore. With the tourist-favourite beaches looking to be overrun this summer, here are our favourite spots for sand and sea, without the crowds.

If you’re looking for somewhere to go for a climbing holiday in the UK this summer, look no further. There are few who know more about climbing than the BMC, especially in the UK, so check out their top 10 best UK sport climbing destinations and start planning a summer on the wall. 

From wellness and yoga to full-on adventure, here are some of the best fitness staycations the UK has to offer.

If you’re anything like us, your summer is usually jam-packed with adventure, taking you all over the world to experience new things and do what you love best. This summer might look a little different, but there’s still plenty to keep you busy here in the UK. 

Thanks to the easing of government restrictions, this summer is all about the staycation. And while many will be flocking to campsites and cottages, we like to do things a little differently. Sometimes, you need a little luxury (or more than a little), and we think coming out of lockdown is the perfect reason to stay somewhere special. 

Campsites are reopening across the UK – but we’re not ready to give up the solo lifestyle just yet. We’re taking the opportunity to get a taste of the wild life, even if we can’t head as off-grid as we’d like right now. These campsites promise to offer the best of both: wild enough to avoid the crowds, organised enough to dodge the sometimes-confusing laws around camping in open space. Walk on the wild side – and camp there, too.

Staying home this summer doesn’t spell death for your adventure plans. We asked Run The Wild’s Simon James to choose his favourite UK alternatives to international running routes, and he didn’t disappoint. Time to rewrite that bucket list.