In the Greek midwinter: hiking around the Vikos gorge, Greece’s ‘Grand Canyon’
Deep snow, icy pools and cosy hotels in timeless stone villages … this is a magical time in Zagori and Greece’s mountainous north
November 2023
Winter wonderlands: 10 family activity days and adventures in the UK
From stargazing to a festival of fire: five activities to light up the UK’s dark winter months
November 2022
Experts' and readers' tips
Affordable winter kit and clever hacks to keep you warm on outdoor adventures
Readers’ tips for staying toasty when you’re out exploring, plus some recommendations from our travel editor
February 2022
‘I felt I’d stepped into Narnia’: walking St Patrick’s Way in Northern Ireland
The pilgrim path celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Our writer takes in the uncrowded moors, mountains, canal and coast, on an adventure straight out of a storybook
December 2021
They want to build a theme park here? Swanscombe peninsula, Britain’s newest protected place
Husky sledding, skiing and walking with wolves: 10 winter adventures to try around Britain
October 2020
Cold play: how to enjoy UK outdoor activities – even in winter
There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear, say the experts, who share their top spots for winter fun – and the kit that can make it all possible
December 2019
A winter walk in Laurie Lee’s Cotswolds
10 of the best winter walks in the UK
Country diary
Country diary: unexpected treasures on a dark day
Cold mountain: a winter skills course in the Scottish Highlands
November 2019
Readers' travel tips
Brilliant winter holidays in Europe: readers’ travel tips
Your wintry wanderings take in a Dickensian Christmas festival, snowshoeing, skiing and digging a snow hole bedroom – plus cosy bars and hotels to warm up in
December 2018
Winter wanders: 21 UK walks with a wow factor
Readers' travel tips
10 great winter walks in the UK: readers’ tips
December 2017
Top 10 UK winter walks – chosen by travel and nature writers
Readers' travel tips
Great UK winter walks: readers’ travel tips
December 2016
Top 10 group walks for winter in the UK
Embracing the great outdoors in the dead of winter is a lot easier in a group and with a knowledgeable leader for motivation. We pick the best guided walks around Britain
July 2015
Get into the great outdoors: five great winter Australian walks
From fern-filled gullies to waterfalls and stunning coastal paths, winter doesn’t have to mean staying indoors. These five walks are perfect for a cold, dry day
December 2014
In praise of winter walks
Summer walks are a bit show-offy and obvious, says Alan Franks, who prefers the challenge and unrestricted views the UK landscape offers in winter
