Sober Trails

Explore our favourite places across the British Isles ~ from the Jurassic Coast to the Isles of Skye & Scilly. Curated by Arclett, these nature-first alternatives to bars are perfect for planning your next sober adventure. Always free to read on our journal. Always inspiring.

We believe nature plays a key role in alcohol-free living. While alcohol can overwhelm our stress hormones, time outdoors offers a positive form of escapism. Immersing ourselves in nature can enhance mental, social, and emotional wellbeing ~ helping us reset, refocus, and reconnect.

Research suggests that spending time in beautiful natural spaces may activate the brain’s reward circuits, releasing dopamine and lowering stress hormones.

Sober Trails is where we share our favourite destinations and explore the benefits of one of our core pillars ~ nature. It’s for those who want to swap busy spaces for peaceful landscapes, find clarity in the present, and draw inspiration from the outdoors.

This space is for anyone who enjoys a slower, more mindful approach to exploring content ~ a pause from the endless scroll.

Whether you’re an experienced adventurer or sober curious, you’ll find places here that encourage reflection, creativity, and a deeper connection to both nature and yourself.

Cliffs with a lighthouse on a grassy hill overlooking the ocean in Scotland.
Snow-covered mountain with lake in the foreground and the word 'Wales' in the center.
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Autumn 2025

To accompany you through the seasonal shift, we have playlists to enhance your outdoor experiences, setting the mood for your adventures.

Beach scene with rocks, grassy dunes, and ocean in the background, overlaid with the text 'Spring' and the year '2023'. Sentiment is of spring time by the sea.
Beach at sunset with rocks in the foreground and waves in the ocean, titled 'Summer', from Arclott, 2023.
Cover of a publication titled 'Autumn' with a landscape photograph of rolling hills in warm autumn colors and a partly cloudy sky.
A scenic view of a lake surrounded by mountains, with a sky featuring pink and blue clouds, captioned '2023 Winter' and 'Arclett'.
Close-up of tall, dry grass blowing in the wind on a hill during sunset or sunrise, with '2024' at the top and 'Spring' in large text center, and 'Arclett' at the bottom.
Photo of rocky coastline with the ocean and waves in the background, overcast sky, with 'Summer' and '2024' text overlay, and 'Arclett' branding.
A landscape photo of rolling hills and mountains with a body of water in the foreground, under a sunset sky. The text "2024" is at the top, "Autumn" in large letters across the center, and "Arclett" at the bottom.
Snow-covered landscape with a lake and mountains, labeled '2024' at the top, and the word 'Winter' in large font across the middle, with the publisher 'Arclett' at the bottom.
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