If you're planning a day hike, you'll need to pack a rucksack with all the essentials. Here's a quick guide on what to include in your rucksack, as well as some tips on how to pack it efficiently.

Walking as an exercise if often overlooked, but it has many benefits to help you burn calories, help your cardiovascular system and can help reduce things like blood pressure.

This 9KM by 9AM walk features the country lanes and footpaths around Lenham and the secluded Stedehill Wood about 3.5km to the north.

Regular contributor Eloise has just returned from an adventurous walking holiday in Scotland. Here's some of her favourite walks.

This 9KM by 9AM walk features a 3.5 mile stretch of the Stour Valley Walk between Chartham and Canterbury.

Do you love spending time outdoors but don't like the idea of running or jogging? If so, nordic pole walking may be the perfect activity for you!

This 9KM by 9AM walk features the country lanes and footpaths around Charing and the Stalisfield Church areas of Kent including the Windmill high above Charing.

This 9KM by 9AM walk features the villages of Little Chart and Barnfield and the country lanes and footpaths around Pluckley – Britain’s most haunted village!

A stunning walk that features King’s Wood the 1500-acre forest in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in Challock, Kent

This 9KM by 9AM walk features the Kent village of Hollingbourne, the Pilgrim’s Way, the North Downs Way and the Hucking Estate.

This walk features the quaint Kent village of Harrietsham situated on the North Downs, 7 miles (10 km) east of Maidstone; the Pilgrim’s Way; and the Kent countryside.

As we start to enjoy longer days, it’s a great time of year to get outside and explore the many wonderful hiking trails that our country has to offer. If you’re in need of some new footwear for your adventures, check out our top five picks for hiking boots to try this summer.

A beautiful walk from the birth place of Roald Dahl, the River Taff is a stunning walking route from Llandaff City is one to add to your bucket list.

When looking into optics for the first time, it can be tough to know where to start. But don't worry, we're here to help. Here we've outlined top tips to get you started.

This 9KM by 9AM walk features a linear route from Penarth to Lavernock Point and back, along the Wales Coast Path. It’s packed with history and fantastic views out towards England and the Bristol Channel.

This 9KM by 9AM walk features some of Kent’s most picturesque countryside along the North Downs. Starting at Charing village the walk is along Westwell Lane to Westwell and returning to Charing via the Pilgrims’ Way.

Support the Royal British Legion in this epic hike on 13th and 14th August to Scafell Pike or Great Gable.

Whether you're going for a hike in the mountains or spending a day at the beach, it's important to have the right hiking shoes this summer!

There is one vital skill that doesn't appear on many "pack lists". Are you prepared for the worst?

We talk to Julia Bradbury about bribing our kids to go on walks, the camping and caravanning club, cancer and the importance of spending time outside every single day.