There’s a fresh energy in the air when the temperatures drop but the hard frosts haven’t kicked in. Have a browse of our glamping places within an hour of some of Britain’s most spectacular autumn walks.

This winter, we’re headed outdoors to find our very own wreath, and we want to see you out there! Instead of traipsing town, squeezing through the huddled masses in search of plastic – take to the fields, the woods, the wide-open spaces.

So many people took literal first steps towards a love of the outdoors in some of the UK’s national parks and our team are no different. Here are our favourites, along with the moments and memories that made us love them for life.

Forget your normal beach BBQ, with charcoal sticks that might have once been sausages, this is true wild cookery, and it's easier than you might think.

Sure, you can toast a marshmallow, maybe you can even fry an egg in a skillet. But can you cook bread on a stick?

In the spirit of finding more than just a night out for our plant-based friends, here’s a selection of our best vegetarian experiences that can take up a whole stay:

There’s nothing like the feeling of emerging from a river or the ocean with tingling skin and a clear mind, but be warned – wild swimming is seriously addictive.

Rachel Ashe is the founder of Mental Health Swims, an organisation that runs informal cold water swimming events that are dedicated to helping people with their mental health.

There are some criminally underappreciated stretches of sand in this stunning part of the country, and we’re going to share our five favourites.

Lace up your boots and pack your day bags for another selection of the best hikes in the UK to add to your glamping getaway.

Keep an open mind as we answer the most pressing questions on the Japanese-inspired wellbeing therapy known as shinrin-yoku.

Travelling in winter is always rewarding. From the furthest edge of the Cairngorms to the depths of Dartmoor, they offer you beauty and adventure in an enormous number of ways.