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‘The mountains soothed the soul’: a long walk in Spain’s Pyrenees

“You’ve brought the rain with you! Thank you! It hasn’t rained here for two months!” Jordi, piebald-bearded guardian of the isolated Prat d’Aguiló refuge, greeted my companion and me with such effusive smiles and enthusiastic handshakes we almost wondered if he held us personally responsible for ending his local drought. …

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Lakes, mountains and distant isles: 15 of the most tranquil places to visit around the UK

Ardnamurchan Peninsula, the Highlands Fifty square miles of untouched countryside with just one road, come for lochside walks, cherry-hued sunsets and magnificent views across the Sound of Mull from Ben Hiant, the peninsula’s looming mountain. Unique Cottages has a range of self-catering properties, from £495 a week; unique-cottages.co.uk Hembury & …

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