from the magazine

Despite many gruelling marches as a soldier in the Second World War, Ken Ward never lost his passion for walking and has recently written a novel, hoping to inspire others too…

High up and deep in the Lincolnshire Wolds lies a little-known, ancient and beautiful church dedicated to ramblers. Chris Webber took a walk on the Viking Way and found out why every walker should make a pilgrimage to this special place…

There’s something so enticing and full of promise about springtime walks, where the gloves can be left at home, the sun starts to warm us up and the daffodils point the way to the bluebells…

It’s a world first for Wales! The Wales Coast Path is the only formal walking trail to follow every dramatic twist and turn of a nation’s coastline. So, as the country gears up for the path’s official opening event, Julian Rollins uncovers the 40-year story of its creation…

A collection of 32 walks from stations along the Settle-Carlisle railway line, featuring 18 circular walks of between six and 13 miles, and 14 linear walks from station to station…

Whether you’ve got a question on gear, gadgets, hiking or health, walk’s panel of resident experts are here to help…

Known as the Natural Navigator, Tristan Gooley has spent years learning to read the landscape for orientation, and has written and taught extensively on the subject…

Our resident gear expert Minnie Burlton casts her eye over the Walk Reader Awards 2011 and picks out her favourites, creating the ultimate walking kit wish list…

The knighted, 77-year-old British mountaineer tells walk about hunting the yeti and quitting corporate life…

Whether you want to hone your skills with a lens or merely admire nature, you won’t be disappointed by this book, subtitled A course in creative photography…