Hiking3 hrs agoChristmas Day trek planned to help mental healthDavid Glyn Jones started hiking after the death of his mum as a way to help cope with the loss.3 hrs agoWales13 Dec 2024The otherworldly mountains that inspired AvatarZhangjiajie, China's first national park, also features glass-bottomed bridges, a mountain elevator and a food court complete with a McDonald's for those inclined to take it easy.13 Dec 2024Travel29 Nov 2024The UK's network of free hiking 'hotels'You can’t book them and you don't know who else will be there, but they're an excellent way to explore Britain's most remote corners – for free.29 Nov 2024Travel17 Nov 2024Scaffolder takes on walk to Ben Nevis challengeKane Haley says he took up walking for his mental health after losing friends to suicide.17 Nov 2024West Yorkshire22 Oct 2024Banker fell to death from peak after losing way Sam Caley was hiking with his friends but fell during his descent from Tryfan in Eryri.22 Oct 2024Wales19 Oct 2024Round-the-world walker swims across Caspian SeaThe ex-paratrooper from Hull started his epic hike in 1998 and now hopes to finish next year.19 Oct 2024Hull & East Yorkshire18 Oct 2024Japan's car-free town that autumn hikers loveWith a record 35 million foreign visitors expected in Japan this year, Kamikochi is an idyllic, relaxing break from some of the country's more heavily touristed destinations.18 Oct 2024Travel8 Oct 2024Ireland's heartbreaking walk of forced emigrationThe 165km National Famine Way from Strokestown to Dublin is a harrowing but deeply impactful route that allows modern walkers to follow in the footsteps of the Strokestown tenants.8 Oct 2024Travel24 Sep 2024Sweden's new 270km, island-hopping hikeWhen it opens to the public in October 2024, the Stockholm Archipelago Trail will link 21 islands and give Stockholm-bound visitors easy access to the nation's exquisite nature.24 Sep 2024Travel