OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

It’s well known that the English like to be active, whether it’s on foot, on a bike, on horseback, or sailing a boat.  Thankfully, across the nation there are opportunities for both residents and visitors alike to get involved, and the scope for outdoor activity is broad and varied.

Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew

8 OF THE BEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAILS IN ENGLAND

BY
KAT WHITE
30/11/2022
Christmas without lights would be like tea without biscuits. It simply won’t do. As the days darken ever earlier, the lights going up in people’s homes and gardens and in our streets and parks are a welcome, comforting and heart-warming sight. If you’re looking for a magical experience to get... see more
Wastwater looking towards Scafell Pike Lake District

10 OF THE BEST AUTUMN WALKS IN ENGLAND

BY
KAT WHITE
18/10/2022
The simple act of going for a walk on an autumn day can be therapeutic and invigorating in equal measure. Whether you’re leaning into the wind on a blustery beach or relishing the serenity of woodland on a crisp afternoon, getting out into the autumn air has the power to make you feel marvellous. ... see more
Loving life on Dartmoor National Park

ALEX'S 10 MUST SEE HISTORICAL AND ACCESSIBLE SITES ON DARTMOOR

BY
ALEX GRAEME
04/12/2021
Dartmoor National Park is one of England’s great outdoor destinations, covering 368 square miles in total. An ever-popular area for visitors, Dartmoor offers many interesting aspects and opportunities for people to enjoy. Many of the key sites are far from the road, so for those that can’t or pr... see more
The River Severn at Shrewsbury

BRENDAN EXPLORES THE SEVERN WAY IN SHREWSBURY

BY
BRENDAN JAMES
01/03/2021
On a beautifully bright sunny day in Shrewsbury our adventure starts in the Monkmoor area as we hug the river along the Severn Way.... see more
Walking on Dartmoor

TWO GREAT WALKS IN DEVON & WESTERN SOMERSET

BY
HILARY BRADT
31/01/2021
This Corona year gave me – and millions of others – the opportunity to spend time exploring my own region – England’s southwest. As a travel writer, I’m normally away such a lot that finding two or more spare weeks is difficult, so my long-held ambition to walk Devon’s Coast to Coast tra... see more