Let’s get one thing clear from the outset, North Wales is not just a lumpy bit of Britain with sheep and soggy hills. It is, …
The top 10 reasons to visit North Wales Especially if you’ve never been
Beaches
Take the plunge at these wild swimming spots in the South West
From moorland plunge pools to sea coves with turquoise water, the South West is one of the best regions in the UK for wild swimming. …
Devon is where England goes on holiday and forgets to leave
Devon sits quietly in the southwest, content to offer something for almost everyone. Rolling hills? Yes. Dramatic coastlines? Absolutely. Cream teas? As many as you …
Cornwall is where England runs out of land and starts telling stories
Cornwall is the bit of England that seems to have wandered off on its own and decided it preferred the company of cliffs, sea spray, …
20 Curious facts about the UK coastline that might make you pack a sandwich and go this summer
The British coastline is not, as some would have you believe, just buckets and spades, chips, and the occasional disappointed seagull. It’s a wonky, weather-beaten …
Northern Ireland, rain, ruins and remarkably friendly people.
Northern Ireland is the kind of place that sneaks up on you. It doesn’t announce itself with grand gestures or oversized souvenirs. It simply welcomes …
South West England, clotted cream, coastal paths and the odd pirate legend
If you were to gently tilt Britain and let all its loveliest bits drift to one corner, they would almost certainly come to rest in …
Wales, green hills, great myths, and a language that looks like a typo
Wales is not so much a country as it is a feeling, one that sneaks up on you the moment the road narrows, the sky …
The 10 best reasons to visit North Wales, especially if you’ve never been
Let’s get one thing clear from the outset, North Wales is not just a lumpy bit of Britain with sheep and soggy hills. It is, …
7 days in North Wales – castles, coastlines and countryside
My journey began on a grey morning in Chester. I boarded the train with a coffee that was already cooling and a book I barely …