From seabed explorations to ancient pilgrims’ paths – an offshore walking trip offers an elemental escape, far removed from daily life. Words Alex Reece
With a passion for protecting Britain’s coast and marine wildlife, science communicator Sophie Pavelle set out on a bold 300-mile tramp around Cornwall’s South West Coast Path. Sharing her adventures daily online, her aim was to inspire people her own age – 22 at the time – and older to get outdoors and do the same
After battling against searing heat, hail, thunder and lightning, Basil the deaf and blind dog and his owner have triumphed in the face of adversity by completing their coast to coast challenge. Words: Katie Avis-Riordan
Sophie Pierce and Matt Newbury, authors of new book Wild Swimming Walks: Dartmoor and South Devon, share their favourite walks with a wild swim spot on the south Devon coast
Defying the odds, one man and his deaf and blind dog are set to walk 190 miles from one side of England to the other for charity. Words: Katie Avis-Riordan
We discover how a guided walk can decode nature’s secrets and reveal the rich wildlife that surrounds us. Words: Alex Fisher Illustration: Tom Jay Photographs: Dave Chapman Photography and Steve Crummay
