Smartphone navigation apps became popular and an add on handy tool in walker’s pocket. It is an alternative way to get a precise location, navigate or even follow a route while exploring the great outdoors.

Walking in a winter wonderland. Snowy hills and a pub, in great company - that’s a heady and enticing combination, right there. What better way to round off a chilly amble in the Brecon Beacons, with a sojourn for a bite and a pint in the cosy ambience of the delightful Tai’r Bull pub in the heart of the Beacons.

In days gone by “taking a constitutional” summed up an outdoor jaunt perfectly. It meant taking a walk, usually post-lunch, to strengthen the natural and physical condition. Nowadays people walk and mountain hike for all manner of reasons.

If you’ve never been on a multi-day hike, then a Highlander Adventure is a great place to start. Here are five ways to get trail-ready for your first long-distance trek.

I walk 9km every morning before 9 o'clock, which means in the Winter months the walks are pre-sunrise, so it is pretty much dark for at least 50% of the walking time.

Contributor, Nigel, started wearing Alpaca socks on my daily 9KM BY 9AM walks in February 2022 and found them to be a game changer.

The latest 9km by 9am walk takes us to the North Downs Way, which stretches from Farnham in Surrey to Canterbury and the White Cliffs of Dover in Kent.

Once upon a time, not very long ago in fact, the idea of well being was confined to spa breaks, beach holidays and 'retail therapy'. We've had a wake up call in recent years, and part of that wake up is the realisation that nature provides many answers in our search for good health and a peaceful mind.

The latest 9km by 9am walk takes us to the magnificent Wales Coastal Path. Take a look at Nigel's experience on this trail and add it to your list of walks to complete in 2022!

The latest 9km by 9am walk takes us to the top of the White Cliffs of Dover. Take a look at Nigel's experience on this trail and add it to your list of walks to complete in 2022!

The latest 9km by 9am walk takes us to the top of Craig Llysfaen in Cardiff. Take a look at Nigel's experience on this trail and add it to your list of walks to complete in 2022!

It's never too late to turn your life around. This week's guest on the Outside & Active Podcast is Nigel Jones, who found his 'why' when he swapped the casual drink for walks in the wild.

As the evenings draw in and the damp sharpness of the morning air announce autumn, rucksack contents for a day’s hiking need a rethink.

This 9KM by 9AM walk features a walk up and down the Llanberis Path to the summit of Mount Snowdon.

A feast for the eyes, food for the soul, take a breather in this golden treasure on the Herefordshire borderland. The views from the top of Garway Hill towards the Black Mountains and beyond are second to none.

Have you summited Pen Y Fan and now looking for the next challenge? Fan Fawr is an often overlooked, quiet gem of a mountain next to Pen Y Fan.

This 9KM by 9AM walk features a 9.37 km circular walk from Pluckley to Egerton along the Greensand Way offering spectacular views over the Weald of Kent. Contributed by Nigel Jones @9kmby9am.

There are lots of options to choose from if you're planning on camping and hiking in the peak district this summer. We've narrowed down the choices and found three of our favourite by readers.

This is a beautiful hike if you're holidaying in North Devon this summer.

Do you know how to read your map? How to find the fastest route to the next pub? Read on for top tips from Steve Backshall and Emma Holland.