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Travel across the sand of Morecambe Bay with the King’s Guide on a guided walk.
I spend a fair bit of time travelling by train. It’s how I usually get to work, and I feel lucky to commute through such exceptional countryside. The West Coast Main Line passes through some splendid places between Lancaster and Carlisle. I have
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10 easy and family-friendly walks in Suffolk
Suffolk is the perfect county to plan a leisurely walk that all the family can enjoy, whether you’re spending time beside the coast or in the gently rolling countryside. These easy-going walks provide opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.
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Explore the stunning West Pennine Moors on an e-bike
It used to be the case when I went out on my bike that I was a cyclist, then I became a Mamil – a middle-aged man in Lycra – and now I’m told I’m an Oboe: an old bloke on an e-bike. But whatever name I go by, this is a great ride. The West Pennine
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A walk on the southern edge of the Blackwater Estuary
Stroll some remote sea-walls on the southern edge of the Blackwater Estuary, including some not accessible until recently. The scenery is glorious The imposing redbrick farmhouse at Steeplewick Farm (Image: Simon Taylor) The Walk 1. From
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A circular walk from Wareham’s St Martin’s-on-the-Wall Church
The starting point for this circular walk, taking in mixed deciduous and pine woodland, verdant river plains and protected heathland, is from Wareham’s St Martin’s-on-the-Wall Church. The Walls, Wareham’s massive earthen banks, are believed to have
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The life of a Lake District fell top assessor
Mist and murk hang in the valley bottom as Jon Bennett starts his ascent of Helvellyn – again. When he reaches Striding Edge for the umpteenth time in his life he looks down at the cloud on Red Tarn and, with the sun behind him, he sees the natural
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How coastal walks are good for you.
Whether you love piers, promenades and fish and chips, or cliff top views and wild sea swimming, we all have a stretch of the England’s – and indeed Sussex’s – coast that is close to our heart. This year the Ramblers is on a mission to complete England
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Take a stroll along the Alre Valley and over the Downs.
Situated on the south side of the River Alre, New Alresford, commonly referred to as just Alresford (pronounced Allsford), is older than it sounds, dating to the 12th century. It was then that the Bishop of Winchester built a causeway (the Great Weir
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A stroll through the picturesque grounds of Scotney Castle and Lambershurst
Winding through sun-dappled meadows, flower-studded woodlands, and the picturesque grounds of Scotney Castle, this delightful ramble showcases the Garden of England at its summertime best. As you stroll past verdant hop fields and orchards heavy
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A Dartmoor walk around Princetown in Devon
Regular followers of these walks will know I have a thirst for Dartmoor; I see it from my windows, it draws me in again and again. Cloud shadows race across its spaces; its grandeur is awesome in the true sense of the word. But these vast, open expanses
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A historical walk around Bodmin and Lostwithiel
Cornwall’s midriff is an absolute hive of heritage. While the coasts might draw the crowds, there’s a treasure trove of stories to be told in the area around Bodmin and Lostwithiel. Royalty past and present has made its mark here, and there’s barely
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A relaxing three-mile through Elvaston Castle Country Park near Derby
This is a relaxing three-mile stroll that takes you through the floodplains of the Derwent, along its riverbank and on through wooded avenues and lakeside paths in Elvaston Castle Country Park on the edge of Derby. With summer arriving, enjoy the
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A romp around the Devil-lore of two Cotswold counties
Everyone knows there’s a lot of God in Gloucestershire, and in Oxfordshire too, but the flip side of that is that where God goes, so the Devil must follow to muck things up and entice folks down to hell. In everyday life, perhaps he’s good at that.
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A walk to the Thomason Foss and Mallyan Spout waterfalls from Goathland
Goathland. A picture perfect North York Moors village with sheep grazing on the greens. It was the main location of Aidensfield for the Heartbeat TV drama in the 90s and noughties. The garage has been maintained exactly as it appeared in the series
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A summer stroll from Fakenham and along the river Wensum
An early summer ramble from Fakenham along a tranquil route with some pretty rural scenery The River Wensum (Image: Peter James) 1. From the car park walk down Whitehorse Street to the roundabout. Turn right. Follow to Bridge Street. Turn
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Enjoy a stroll around the glorious wetlands at WWT Steart Marshes
The SASP team are always introducing new walks to our schedule and together with Steve at WWT Steart Marshes, our new walk on Sedgemoor is a slightly more advanced Level 2, and is fully accessible. (All SASP walks are graded. Level 2 walks are intermediate
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2024 Cheshire Life Food & Drink Awards: the finalists revealed
The readers have nominated, the judges have deliberated and now we can reveal the finalists for the 2024 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards. This prestigious celebration shines a light on the best of the county’s hospitality industry, honouring the
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12 fantastic walks in Dumfries and Galloway that you should try
He’s been up hill and down dale for Dumfries & Galloway Life, sharing fascinating walks and cycle runs across the region, from the Lowther Hills to the Rhins of Galloway and everywhere in between. Here freelance writer and photographer Allan Devlin
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Three-day gardening extravaganza coming to Norfolk Showground
A three-day gardening extravaganza is returning to a venue on the outskirts of Norwich. The Norfolk Garden Show will take place at the Norfolk Showground from Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14 2024 from 10am to 4pm. It will be packed with