Ninety years ago, the Kinder Scout mass trespass took place, a protest on the highest point in the Peak District in which walkers mainly from Greater Manchester trespassed en masse calling for greater access to the moorlands. The mass trespass was instrumental in leading to the passage of national parks …
Read More »10 of UK’s best active rural holidays
Stay in a shepherd’s hut for the lambing season, try dry stone walling in the Peak District or go trekking with sheep or alpacas The Barrel Top, a shepherd’s hut in Devon, is surrounded by a flock of sheep that are now in lambing season. Guests are invited to muck …
Read More »The best tapas bars and restaurants in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain’s new capital of gastronomy
Sanluqueños may have occasional cares and worries, but you wouldn’t know it. The mood in the seaside town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, north of Cádiz, seems to be one of euphoria, of alegría. It probably has something to do with the sun and translucent light, and a lot to do …
Read More »Stay in style: Europe’s 10 best new design hotels
ÖÖD Hötels, Laheranna, Estonia For those who can’t decide between a beach break or an adventure in colder climes, this design-led retreat close to Ihasalu bay, a long golden stretch of Baltic beach on the north coast of Estonia, does both. It’s a collection of mirrored cabins hidden deep in …
Read More »A great walk to a great pub: The Star, Bath
While many pubs have adapted and modernised to stay afloat, Bath’s old Star Inn stays gloriously unchanged. There’s no food here except crisps and baps, no contemporary decor or fancy wine list; just local beers and jugs of draught Bass from barrels behind the bar, served in a series of …
Read More »10 great places to see bluebells in the UK this spring – chosen by readers
Winning tip: Amazed by the mizmaze, Hampshire My favourite place to take in bluebells’ beauty and scent is Breamore Woods in Hampshire. The public footpath takes you through the main gates of Tudor Breamore House, past the house, stables and clock tower, then uphill through woodland carpeted with bluebells on …
Read More »10 travel firms turning green: new initiatives to boost sustainability
Sawday’s new overtourism caps In a move designed to help counter overtourism, accommodation provider Sawday’s has announced that it will cap the number of places to stay it represents in some of the worst-affected areas. The B Corp-certified company, which includes the brands Sawday’s, Canopy & Stars and Paws & …
Read More »Aquatic bliss: 10 of Europe’s best holiday sites with natural pools
There’s nothing like lounging around a pool on holiday – especially if it’s one of a growing number of eco-friendly “natural pools”. While designs vary, the basic premise is that beyond the swimming area there’s a “regeneration zone”, where aquatic plants and sand act as a natural filter for oxygenising …
Read More »Tell us about great family cycles in the UK – you could win a £200 holiday voucher
Whether your children are still wobbling precariously or now overtaking you, we would like to hear about your favourite routes with kids. The UK has plenty of flat terrain – such as towpaths, and old railway lines – but there are also more adventurous cycleways – from forest tracks to …
Read More »Venice pushes ahead with €10 entry fee plan as tourists flock back
Authorities in Venice are pushing ahead with a plan to charge day-trippers up to €10 (£8.30) to enter the lagoon city as they scramble to gain control of tourism after visitor numbers hit pre-pandemic levels over the Easter weekend. The booking system will begin in June with a six-month pilot …
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