The mild bunch
A holiday on a working cattle ranch offered Sarfraz Manzoor the chance to live out his cowboy fantasies. But first he had to learn how to get on a horse...
Way to go on Turkey’s coast
A walking holiday with local guides and stays in village houses gives Rhiannon Batten a new perspective on the ancient Lycian Way
The ultimate spa breaks
From chilling out in a spa hotel in Italy to a mountain retreat in Greece, find the most relaxing spa breaks below
Head in the clouds
From trekking through the mountains in Bulgaria to mountain cycling in France, find the best hiking and biking picks below
Come on in, the water’s lovely
Swimming outdoors can be chilly, but it's very good for the soul. Margaret Drabble introduces our guide to the best spots for a dip in Britain
10 top activity holidays by the beach
Forget lazing on the beach. For paragliding, hiking, swimming treks and more, read on
Activities: Northern Ireland
From Ardtara to Raspberry Hill Health Farm
Skin cancer epidemic as Britons flock to the sun
Doctors are campaigning for paler skin to become as fashionable - and safe - as it was in Victorian times. Jo Revill reports
Put on your hiking boots
From the pine-clad mountains of Turkey's Lycian Way to the dramatic atmosphere of Sicily, Escape recommends Mediterranean walking destinations
Walk the distance
From a 10-day hike in Ireland to a month-long pilgrimage trail to Santiago de Compostela, here is our pick of the best walking holidays