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The Independent UK

Cycling in the tracks of Britain’s camping pioneers from Oxford to Surrey

Britain’s Camping and Caravanning Club started as a cycle camping club 125 years ago. I cycle from its birthplace to one of its oldest campsites to see if its free-wheeling spirit survives

The Guardian - UK

A perfect winter walk between two great pubs in Cheshire

This 14-mile section of the Sandstone Trail crosses an ancient landscape of hills, woods and ridges, bookended by two fine old inns

The Guardian - UK

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The volunteers putting their bodies between Israel settlers and a Palestinian village

In the Jordan valley, teenage settlers drive herds of goats into a Palestinian community in a bid to force families out – volunteers are trying to hold the line

The Guardian - UK

No electricity, no toilet, no running water – heaven! Celebrating 60 years of the Mountain Bothies Association

They may be the most basic form of shelter imaginable, but for the author of The Book of the Bothy they embody the magic of staying in the wild, even on a wet weekend in the Lake District

The Guardian - UK

Where the wild things are: how to immerse your kids in the great outdoors this summer

Some of the most priceless holiday memories cost next to nothing – as my four-year-old son and I have found on our forays into nature around the UK

The Guardian - UK

Wild camping should be a basic human right – it’s a life-altering experience everyone should be allowed to try

IN FOCUS: The Supreme Court’s ruling on allowing wild camping in Dartmoor National Park is a win for outdoor enthusiasts, says adventurer Phoebe Smith

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Hiking the Pennine Way 60 years after its creation

The UK’s first national trail was established to help secure a right to roam. To mark its anniversary, our writer takes on a particularly wild section

The Guardian - UK

Could the British Riviera become the new Med?

As Europe gets hotter and more crowded, we’re looking to holiday closer to home — as are the A-list

Evening Standard

How Romani Gypsy and Traveller people have shaped Britain’s musical heritage

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month was established in Britain in 2008 as a way of challenging stereotypes and prejudice, and raising awareness of the diverse heritage and rich contributions of these ethnic minority groups to society.

The Conversation

On the trail of a Celtic goddess: the Irish town celebrating St Brigid

Catholic saint? Pagan goddess? Mythical brewer? A break in Kildare sheds light on a woman now honoured with her own bank holiday on 1 February

The Guardian - UK

Can travel be eco and economical? Listen to the Standard podcast

The second episode of The Standard: Sustainable Travel shows how we can see more of the world for less

Evening Standard

Pews, picnics and pedalling: my cycle trip through Herefordshire – with a toddler in tow

Camping out in churches makes this family cycling trip along the Golden Valley Pilgrimage Way an adventure to remember

The Guardian - UK

Instant calmer: a mindful walking weekend in Wales

A trip focusing on slow immersion in the natural world is the perfect way to unwind and restore mental harmony for this busy mum

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Rewilding Portugal: the valley that waited 400 years for the cows to come home

Kickstarted by the reintroduction of an ancient breed of cattle, a rewilding project in northern Portugal’s Côa valley is enriching wildlife and community

Newsroom.co.nz

A different way of learning

It's dubbed the school with no rules. Hobsonville Point Secondary School does things differently - and it's proving to be a success.

The Independent UK

Dive like an Egyptian: How one Red Sea resort is cleaning up its act – and the ocean

Marsa Alam is home to one of the first Eco Dive Centres in the world: Phoebe Smith pays it a visit, along with the area’s other trailblazing initiatives

The Guardian - UK

Wild women: the rise of all-female outdoor activity groups

On international women’s day, we celebrate the grassroots groups giving women the confidence to enjoy the great outdoors

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The Guardian - UK

‘The view was heavenly’: 22 of the best travel discoveries of 2022

Cityscapes, sherry bodegas, wilderness trails, medieval marvels and the joys of youth hostelling ... we share their finds of the year

Belfast Live

Belfast teenager to set sail and explore Antarctica

"I just wanted her to have an experience just for her, something special just totally for her."

The Guardian - UK

For the love of a long distance walk: a speedy 26-miler in the Surrey Hills

The Long Distance Walkers Association turns 50 this year. Our writer joins a ‘challenge’ trek to learn about the appeal of timed walks – and how it all began

The Guardian - UK

Wild swimming with a backpack? Welcome to cross country swimming

With the help of some innovative kit, these adventurers can easily negotiate both land and waterways

The Independent UK

How to plan a sustainable tour of Thailand

While there is no escaping the flight to get there, once you arrive in the Land of Smiles it is possible to eat, stay and play sustainably. Phoebe Smith takes a tour of the classics – the eco-friendly way

Daily Record

'Bubbly' young girl tragically died as she played in local park with her family

Tributes have been paid to 12-year-old Phoebe Smith who has been described by her loved ones as an 'amazing child'.

Liverpool Echo

Messages of support to family of girl, 12, who died after playing in park

Phoebe Smith was described as 'bubbly' and made everyone laugh

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