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A sunset shot of the boardwalk at Thursley Common in Surrey

Britain’s Favourite Path: Thursley Common boardwalk

Why winner Michelle Presley nominated the Surrey boardwalk as Britain’s Favourite Path.

A rural cottage being lit up by the Northern Lights.

6 top tips for planning a stargazing walk

It’s the perfect time of year to go stargazing, spot the Milky Way or be amazed by the Aurora Borealis – also known as the Northern Lights. 

Two young walkers in rain jackets smile into a phone whilst taking a selfie.

6 things we can all do to make walking in nature more inclusive

Heading out into nature can be more challenging for some. So here are six ways we can support those with the least access and most barriers to the outdoors.

A small boat on a lake with forestry and snowcapped mountains in the background.

8 expert tips to upgrade your outdoor photography skills

Photographer Oscar Farrera shares his top tips for improving your photography while walking in the great outdoors.

A young girl in a wheelchair on a path with her brother on a bicycle.

Challenges experiencing nature in a wheelchair

Discover the accessibility issues a young wheelchair user encounters whilst out with her family.

A female walker with a path in the background taking a selfie.

A personal perspective on rural racism by Nadia Shaikh

A female walker with a path in the background taking a selfie.

A female traveller with a backpack standing on steep steps in Petra, Jordan

Reclaiming the joys and freedoms of solo walking

A devastating attack while walking alone left Winnie M Li traumatized and fearful. She explains how she reclaimed the joys and freedoms of solo travel.

A country path covered in mist with a gate in the foreground and a dogs on leads at all times sign.

6 top tips to help you photograph your favourite path

We asked expert landscape photographers Daniel Casson and Lilly Husbands to share their top tips to help you tell the story of your favourite path through a powerful image.

A personal perspective on rural racism by Jo Yuen

A personal perspective on rural racism by Jo Yuen

Jo Yuen shares their experience and views relating to rural racism to help broaden our understanding of this complex issue.

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