Jane Dunford

A challenging solo hike through stunning Provençal scenery is eased by lovely inns, dining by the seaside and leaving the planning to the experts

Riding and equestrian wellness sessions gave me the chance to connect with these deeply intuitive animals on a farmstay in the beautiful South Downs national park

A new partnership will give campers exclusive access to rewilding sites and a chance to join in with conservation efforts

At the gateway to the Vanoise national park, new cabins make a great base for a wild winter retreat that’s laid-back but packed with activity

At a centre in the Wye Valley our writer puts aside her initial doubts and learns how silence and focusing on the breath can quieten the mind and boost wellbeing

Get the year off to a positive start by booking a restorative break. We pick the best wellness retreats, with yoga, swimming, walking and more in pretty settings from the Highlands to Essex

Travelling around Chile, Argentina and Peru – with a focus on Indigenous tourism – is a transformative adventure

Running 1,600 miles from County Cork up to County Donegal, this route, launched 10 years ago, takes in the west coast’s spectacular scenery

Unlike some parts of Spain’s southernmost region, the Sierra de Aracena hills are green, leafy and peaceful – perfect for an e-biking holiday

A film about the war photographer and model Lee Miller will be released this year. Her son is our guide for a trip to Farleys, her art-filled Sussex home

A website that connects campers with landowners across the UK is opening up green spaces to anyone who fancies an off-grid night or two

A Wild Weekend on the 42 Acres estate near Frome offers fresh air, cosy rooms, sumptuous food and a chance to get hands dirty with some land regeneration work

A five-day mindful adventure on the Knoydart peninsula – one of the last great wildernesses in the UK – offers the chance to fully unwind and leap into the unknown

Diversity was the watchword at this year’s gathering of outdoors lovers in Cumbria, with all races, sizes and abilities celebrated

A project to create Europe’s largest forested national park aims to protect 200,000 hectares of wilderness as well as boost ecotourism in support of local communities

A self-guided holiday across this wild, beguiling corner of the island offers up a subtropical landscape, incredible old buildings and crystal-clear waters

With its wild horses, varied activities and rich history, the small Balkan country embraces a bright new future of sustainable travel

A wilderness break in the Highlands offers eco-friendly accommodation and travel, and visits to projects promoting regenerative farming and reforestation

We road-test a new project aiming to make the picturesque North York Moors easier to explore for people with a range of mobility and sensory needs

These forest huts near Ullapool are set in a stunning landscape, close to wildlife and give something back to the surroundings and community