In this issue: four ways out of the door

The summer outdoors issue.

Routes we ran, rode, swam and climbed this year, each written up with the map, the timings and the place to stop for lunch.

A runner seen from behind jogging along wet sand at the water’s edge on a wide beach.

01

The coast path at low tide

A woman cycling away along a curving red bike lane beside white railings and trees.

02

Twelve miles of red lane

A wooden jetty running into clear turquoise sea where swimmers are out in the water under a blue sky.

03

Off the end of the jetty

A hiker in a red jacket stands on a rocky outcrop above golden grassy ridges and a sea of cloud.

04

Up above the cloud