Trail running
Trail running guide: what it is, benefits, what to wear, and getting started
What is trail running, why do it, and what do you need to get involved? We spoke to trail runner Sabrina Pace-Humphreys to find out everything you need to know about how to get started.
10 most beautiful Parkrun routes in the UK
Discover 10 of the most breathtaking Parkruns in the British countryside, from the riverbanks of Snowdonia and the mountains of the Cairngorms to the brilliant beaches of East Anglia.
Inov-8 Trailfly Ultra G 280 trail running shoe review
Excellent levels of cushioning and bounce make this innovative shoe a great option for trail runners and ultra runners.
Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Knit FG shoes review
An excellent minimalist trail running shoe that performs well on all surfaces, including road.
Adidas Terrex Agravic Flow 2 trail running shoe review
Sturdy trail running shoe with waterproofing features and excellent grip, best suited to the autumn and winter months.
Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra trail running shoe review
Lightweight, supportive and well-cushioned, these trail running shoes tick all the boxes, making them a great option for first-time trail runners and seasoned pros alike.
Luxury ultramarathon leaves its mark on the peaks of Arran
Highland Kings Ultra has been widely criticised after signage and waymarkers were left on its route in the days following the event
Higher State Soil Shaker 2 trail Running Shoes review
Trail running shoes can be expensive, but there are budget options out there – including these brightly coloured mountain and fell running shoes from Higher State. We take the Soil Shaker 2 out for test run to see how it holds up.
Active ways to enjoy the great outdoors
Boost your fitness and try something new with our guide to the best active and adventurous ways to experience the great outdoors.
Gear test: Get-fit kit
Running is a great way to keep fit and get a fix of the great outdoors. So here’s our pick of great kit to keep you comfortable on the trail.
Champion ultrarunner: Jasmin Paris on her epic 268-mile Pennine Way win
Trail-runner Jasmin Paris has smashed endurance race records, making headlines around the world. Fiona Russell finds out what inspires her to such astounding feats of mental and physical stamina.
Get active: 200km of new running trails opened in UK's forests
Get active this autumn by exploring one of the new mixed terrain running trails now available in forests across the UK.
Walk: Fan Hir, Powys
This seven-mile route across the Black Mountain to Llyn y Fan Fawr in the Brecon Beacons National Park is wild and rugged – take on the path at walking pace, or for a little more excitement, try running the length of the ridge
Run for your life: Richard Askwith
Author and fell-runner Richard Askwith recalls the spine-tingling sensation of being chased over wild terrain in Northamptonshire by a pack of baying bloodhounds – for fun.