Blow away the cobwebs and supercharge your mental wellbeing with these seven superb coastal walks

Autumn is a brilliant time to get outdoors, connect with nature and boost your sense of wellbeing. Tune into meditative forest-bathing, wild swim in the sea and raise your eyes to the mystery of star-studded skies. Or simply walk, reflect and get creative, says Kerry Fowler

The psychological benefits of spending time outside have never been more apparent, especially when it comes to the mental wellbeing of our children

From dramatic ruins to awe-inspiring natural wonders, a walking tour is a joyfully immersive way to experience the UK and Ireland’s most spectacular coastal sights. Here’s a selection of our favourite routes

Amy McPherson explores an interesting stretch of our coastline, where nature is recovering from the region’s industrial past

Roger Morgan-Grenville celebrates the shapeshifting glories of Britain’s sea paths, evanescent byways revealed by the tides