How to boost your body for hillwalking

There’s something extra refreshing about sipping a pint by the sea. MICHAEL CLARKE and REBECCA PITCAIRN recommend some of the best pubs and bars on our shores

The 2025 Good to Go List represents the most exciting moments that travel can offer the intrepid and responsible Wanderlust traveller this year. Each destination was chosen not only for its incredible experiences but for the unique stories unfolding there in 2025. From milestone anniversaries to groundbreaking cultural events, this list reminds us that travel keeps us connected to the world and to each other. It’s about engaging with places in a way that celebrates their heritage, supports their communities and brings their stories to life. When we explore places thoughtfully, we can experience their beauty and culture while also contributing to their growth and resilience. By visiting these 25 Good to Go destinations, you have a unique chance to be part of something meaningful!

Many birds have fabulous plumage to attract mates or send warning messages. Some of the colours in their feathers are produced by microscopic structures on the feather surface that absorb and reflect

£8,099 Big power, mid-travel e-MTB with Scott’s integrated shock technology Scott’s latest update to their full-power electric trail bike gives it an enormously smooth, controlled and adaptable feel –

7 varied routes in England, Scotland and Wales

Many National Trails will claim to offer a variety of landscapes. But with forest, moorland, ridges, beaches, cliffs and one incredibly famous little mountain, the Cleveland Way is quietly chuckling at all of them. Country Walking walked the whole thing to prove it.