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Enjoy exploring this lovely route from Milnthorpe
The village of Milnthorpe straddles the A6 which before the M6 was the main road north to Carlisle. This is still a busy road in summer when coaches and cars packed with tourists make their way to the Lake District. Before the motorway, this road
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Explore Thornham Walks in Thornham’s ancient woodland
Mid-morning at Thornham Walks. It's one of those spring days, when there's just enough warmth to ponder leaving the coat behind but still enough of a nip in the air to remind you that winter hasn't yet fully retreated. The car park is filling up
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An urban ramble to St James Hill and Mousehold Heath
This lovely city walk takes in Norwich landmarks including the cathedral and Pulls Ferry. 1. Leave the station car park from the right-hand corner. Cross Thorpe Road. Follow Riverside Road to the second road on right, Aspland Road. At the
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A circular 5 km walk around historic Hythe
As the days grow longer and warmer, there's no better time to lace up your walking shoes and explore the great outdoors. The summer months offer the perfect opportunity to stretch your legs and discover the beauty of Kent's coastline. This month's
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A Essex countryside walk with views of the City of London and Canary Wharf
A 5.4 mile walk exploring the undulating hinterland between Epping Forest, the Lee Valley and north-east London The Walk 1. From the bus stop head north on the pavement beside the main road, passing the ‘Welcome to Essex’ sign. Past the
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A 5 mile walk round the eastern end of the Isle of Wight
Situated at the east end of the Isle of Wight, Bembridge and Culver Downs mark the eastern end of the chalk ridge that forms the backbone of the Island, stretching from the Needles and Tennyson Down in the west. Adjoining the dramatic chalk cliffs
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A river and woodland walk around Uffculme in Devon
Less than 20 miles long, the River Culm is one of my favourite Devon rivers. It packs a lot into its few miles as it meanders through its valley, bristling with wildlife and history. Although this walk only follows the river for a short distance through
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Explore a stunning section of the Peak District GeoWalk
Nearly 134 miles in length, the Peak District Geo Walk is a long-distance circular route that takes the rambler through the Peak’s wonderful geology. The guide at peakdistrictgeowalk.org explains how hard gritstone and softer limestone have shaped
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Rare rainforest in the Lake District to become protected nature reserve
England’s largest temperate rainforest is set to become a protected nature reserve. The Borrowdale Valley in Cumbria was declared a national nature reserve by Natural England and the National Trust. This means the 721-hectare National Trust
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A 2 hour walk around the centre of Harrogate
A walk from the northern entrance of Valley Gardens taking in Pinewoods and RHS Harlow Carr and returning via Birk Crag. THE WALK 1. From the gates of Valley Gardens follow the left path (Elgar Walk) to the Japanese garden. Turn right
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A lovely mix of town and country in this walk from Crewkerne
Health walks in Somerset are organised by Somerset Health Walks in conjunction with the Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP). Original Health Walks take place on Tuesdays in Crewkerne, and recently complemented by a shorter fully accessible
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A flower filled walk starting from Merrywalks in Stroud
This walk is one I do often from my home in Stroud, noting not the folklore but the changing seasons in the wild and feral flowers I see. It’s not an area with abundant tales and folklore, but in the plants themselves we find abundant folk remedies
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Stroll around the Dorset villages of Powerstock and Uploders
Powerstock Castle’s motte (mound) and bailey (outermost court) were created in the late 11th or 12th century, but the banks, ramparts and ditches enclosing the privately owned nine-acre site are thought to be earlier. King John acquired the land in
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Everything you need to know about the society wedding of the year
Eyes were fixated on the Duke of Westminster’s beautiful bride as she stepped out of a vintage Bentley in a stunning bespoke gown and striking blue shoes. Billionaire aristocrat Hugh Grosvenor, 33, tied the knot with Olivia Henson, 31, at Chester
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Local Florist joins bunch of Flower Magicians
The power of flowers is celebrated across the UK and Ireland on Saturday, June 8 2024 Local florist Sarah Richardson who runs Leafy Couture based in Otley, West Yorkshire will be joining 1000 other Flower Magicians when the flower industry comes
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Tiggy Walker talks about caring for her husband, the Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker
Every June eight charities join forces to mark Carers Week. Carers UK, Age UK, Carers Trust, MND Association, Oxfam GB, Rethink Mental Illness, Lewy Body Society and ME Association all hold awareness events to support and bring attention to the six
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Seasoned walkers share their top tips for newbies
From finding a group to nailing your day pack, here’s where to start. By Abi Jackson. Ever scrolled through photos of people enjoying hikes in the great outdoors, wishing it could be you? Remember, the outdoorsy influencers posting their adventures
