Unforgettable weekend breaks in the UK
We all need something to look forward to at this time of year, so here are our suggestions for four different types of weekend break to keep you going over the next couple of months.
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We all need something to look forward to at this time of year, so here are our suggestions for four different types of weekend break to keep you going over the next couple of months.
Middle of winter. I’m standing on a freezing cold Norfolk seal beach. Grey waves are breaking on the shore and a biting wind is whistling through the rough grass in the rolling dunes behind. So far, so bleak. Ordinarily, on a day like this, I’d be thinking, Beach?...
Want to experience scenic cycle routes in the UK? Discovering new places by bike engages all your senses, forcing you to connect with a place in a way you haven’t experienced before; it’s also ideal for visiting often missed pockets of local food and culture and...
The Lake District is always one of the top destinations in the UK for nature lovers, whether you’re visiting from abroad or doing a staycation. Nature lovers have a great selection of outdoor activities in the Lake District, as it’s such a wonderful area of natural...
As the temperature drops, adventures on foot take on a whole new dimension. Here are some useful outdoor skills from hillwalkers’ bible The Great Outdoors magazine:Dress for the conditions First on our list is dress for the conditions. Wear several layers of...
Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, capped by the highest mountain in England and Wales, is a wild area – with a wildly diverse range of activities. Planning a trip? Here’s what you need to know...For familiesEryri (Snowdonia) holds big things for little people. Those...
The colours are changing and the air has that sweet crispness promising bobble hats and frost-tipped mornings. Perfect weather to grab your binoculars and a flask of tea and head out for a weekend of bird watching…and we’ve put together a bird-watching checklist....
Our friends at the Ramblers are calling upon walkers to show their support for the Your Path Awaits campaign to protect access to Britain’s most precious open spaces. Across the UK, path protectors including farmers, Ramblers’ volunteers and walkers play a vital...
If you’ve never been to Liverpool before then you are definitely missing out. It’s the UK’s fifth largest city, with a thriving foodie scene and very lively nightlife culture, plus there are plenty of arty things to get up to in between. Liverpool was the...
Explore one of the most beautiful places on Earth with this blog from 10 Adventures. As we enter autumn, the end of hiking season is in sight for the big mountains, but not for budget hiking holidays in the Lake District. Our readers don’t want the season to end,...
For this blog we’ve asked the team at British Cycling to give their advice on how to pack for mountain biking. Get some top tips from Dan Cook, British Cycling’s Mountain Bike Leadership Manager. If you’re taking your mountain bike out for more than just a quick...
With several lighter months still yawning out in front of us, it’s time to fill the days with fun activities for the kids. But they needn’t break the bank – and in many cases can be free. Whether you’re taking the family on a short city break or deep into the...