A train to Bridgnorth, then buses and walking boots open up the delights of this rural corner – including a clock that goes backwardsBridgnorth has one of England’s oldest cliff railways, a holiday cottage with a hidden cave and a tower that leans more…
Seeking solace in the hills: why the Malverns are perfect for walking
Sandwiched between Worcester and Hereford, the small yet perfectly formed peaks offer hikes to suit every mood – and fresh spring water gushing through ancient rocksOn the western slope of the Malvern Hills, along the border of Worcestershire and Heref…
Brooding beauty: why Carmarthenshire is Wales’ best-kept secret
With its glacial lakes, silky beaches and verdant hills, it’s a wonder this brilliant county for walking is often overlookedThank God no boozy poet or philandering painter was born or buried in Llandeilo in the heart of Carmarthenshire. If there were, …
A great walk to a great pub: the Ship, Dunwich, Suffolk
An atmospheric stroll through marsh, forest and over shingle is topped off with a pint in the ‘Suffolk Atlantis’Start The Ship, DunwichDistance 9 milesTime 5 hoursAscent 100 metresDifficulty moderateDunwich is a village with a handful of cottages, a ru…
Europe’s best walking cities: Seven wonders of the wandering world
From atmospheric Berlin to Joyce’s Trieste, via Marseille’s markets and a wellbeing walk in Copenhagen, city strolls reward the curious ramblerThe art of flâneur-ing might be French and its most famous practitioners Parisians, but other European cultur…
A great walk to a great pub: the Green Dragon, Yorkshire Dales
A four-hour stroll on the fells followed by a pint, a bite and a place to rest your head – with a waterfall out the backStart Green Dragon pub HardrawDistance 9½ milesTime 3-4 hoursTotal ascent 490 metresDifficulty moderateAn important truth was establ…
Go south of Snowdon to find peaceful walks away from the crowds
Magnificent valleys, lookouts and rivers to stroll alongside add to the tranquillity in a quieter part of Snowdonia national parkAs I come to the summit cairn, I am in for a shock. There is another human being. We chat for a minute and then he sets off…
Eccentric poets, exotic flora and wild seas: a car-free break on the Llŷn peninsula
There’s much to delight in this part of north-west Wales, including dazzling scenery you’ll see from the slow train on the wayLlywelyn the Great built the huge gatehouse of Criccieth Castle on the coast of north-west Wales in the 13th century. Owain Gl…
20 of the best autumn escapes around the UK
These breaks revel in the glorious change of season, and take in everything from foraging and festivals to stargazing and glampingThe traditional harvest jamboree is given a modern twist in Blenheim Palace’s walled garden this year, with an autumn fest…
From the Thames to the Tyne: what to see and do on five of Britain’s great rivers
Instead of the coast, try a leisurely trip on our great rivers, for memorable sights, activities and food along their banksWe want our waterways to be the life-giving arteries of our country, not its sewage pipes. Whether boating on them, walking their…