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With breath taking views, fresh countryside air and so much room to roam, the Lake District offers some of the UK’s most beautiful running routes in our Lake District running guide. Aside from the physical benefits of running, it’s proven that exercise is great for...
We’re talking all about the most famous, strangest and unique trees that make up England and Wales. We’ve listed the most iconic trees, from astonishing oaks to stand-out sycamores - here are the top famous trees in England and Wales.Bowthorpe OakA mighty beast,...
If you’re like us, you’re lacing up your walking boots as soon as the first hints of autumn appear in the air. And the Lake District landscape has never looked more inviting. A walk in the Lakes when mountain sides are draped in a rainbow of fiery foliage is just...
With 296 miles of fantastic coastline to explore, over huge cliffs which plummet into the sea, pathways that twist and turn through gorgeous greenery and views which reach out to an endless horizon, Cornwall is a walker’s paradise. It’s time to put those walking...
The picturesque town of Windermere, situated in the Lake District National Park, is a popular walking location for visitors. If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, then there are plenty of opportunities to head to the hills and take in...
London is a magical city filled with great food, festivals and of course art and culture. London has some of the finest art galleries and museums in the world and these five are just scratching the surface of what you can find in England’s capital. Here are five of...
The half term holidays are a great time to get your kids out and about. With hundreds of fun events and days out dotted around the UK, there’s no way the little ones can be bored. Here are our top picks of things to do in the half-term holidays...FebruaryNational...
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.
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...
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,...
While the Lake District is perhaps most famous for its stunning walking terrain and beautiful views, you might be lulled into thinking there isn’t an awful lot for children to enjoy on a trip to England’s most visited National Park. This couldn’t be further from...
