Coastal creativity

The connection between nature and creativity comes in many forms. Here, artists, writers and musicians talk about the different ways in which they take inspiration from the outdoors - and share the places that fuel their imagination

When friends who recently moved to west Devon invited us to see their new home, we decided to combine the visit with a brief autumn tour of the area, so we could explore the beautiful landscapes of Da

At the southern end of the Yorkshire Dales lie the ruins of Bolton Abbey, ingrained in my memory since I first marvelled at them as a teenager on a family outing. Using my simple, very limited Kodak B

Moments enjoyed, lessons learned, the strange thoughts that only happen on a walk: welcome to the bits and pieces that don’t make big stories, but do make a difference.

That’s all Stefan from Propain Bicycles wanted Rob and me to do with their new Hugene trail bike – a 130mm-travel machine built to blend uphill efficiency with a capable, fun and engaging ride on the

Previous pages, top right: ‘The whole of Alto de El Morredero on Stage 17 was a barren, blackened landscape as far as the eye could see. Spain had had some of its worst ever wildfires there about a mo