One hundred years ago in 1924, scholarly musicologist Sylvia Townsend Warner finished writing her first novel Lolly Willowes. It wasn’t published until 1926, but its success propelled her into 1920s London literary society, including Virginia Woolf
Woodlands are wonderful. For so many reasons, trees are vital for the planet – in the process of growing they remove huge amounts of carbon from the atmosphere and their photosynthesis provides the oxygen we breathe. They are also supremely good for
This is a fantastic ramble, taking in three Ethels (for those collecting them). It hugs the skyline for the majority of its five miles, views extending all the way across the Cheshire Plain to the Welsh hills on clear days. The day I walked
From bluebells and black sheep to beyond-iconic views, enjoy the best of Sussex on these five spring walks that take you over Seaford Head in the east of the county to Chidham Peninsula in the west. Seaford Head At the eastern end of the
With its azure waters, golden sands and preternaturally beautiful light, St Ives has entranced many a visitor, from the artistic greats of the 20th century to the summer holidaymakers of the 21st. The walk featured here is one of 30 signature hikes
Wellington is the home of charity, Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP), and it’s a community we are proud to be a part of. SASP work closely with a number of Primary Care Networks in Somerset and is pleased to be working in partnership
Last month I had a bit of a grumble about a designated public footpath that was inaccessible because of a dispute with the local farmer. This month, in more positive vein, I’d like to celebrate the opposite: routes that have no permanent legal status
ocated in the south of the New Forest, the village of Sway is best known for its tower which is visible from afar. The 218ft high tower is thought to be the world’s tallest unreinforced concrete structure. It was built between 1879 and 1885 as an exercise
Even a relatively short walk in this quirky parish, nestled between Chelmsford and the A12, includes heathland, pubs, beautiful arable farmland, an unusual church and an old horse-racing track! The Walk 1. Cross the greensward from the car
Imagine your garden is big enough that you can go for a long, leisurely walk without ever leaving home. That's what I imagine living at Somerleyton Hall would be like. The lovely Jacobean manor has 12 acres of spectacular gardens which visitors
Could there be a better spot for a dog walk? A windmill and the remains of an 18th century estate provide novelty on this flexible route between two villages in East Riding, which is popular with dog walkers. 1. Head down the narrow lane towards
‘My greatest sense of freedom is being out on a bike,’ Simon Smith enthuses. Having cycled in childhood, he rediscovered the pleasure of pedal power as an adult in the mid-noughties after his partner gave him a mountain bike. Recreational off-road
When I told people I was planning to walk to Portsmouth for Lancashire Life I got a few funny looks. The famous city of that name stands about 270 miles away would take about a month to walk to. But this walk, in the countryside between Burnley and
The largest of the Broads, NWT Hickling Broad is a year-round haven for wildlife. THE WALK 1. From the car park turn left. After about 125 metres, at the finger post turn left. Follow this path across the fields to the road. Turn left.
Seeking springtime spectacles at Toys Hill and Emmetts Garden. With the arrival of April showers comes an abundance of spring flowers, alive with colour and vibrancy. We can think of nowhere better to experience nature’s spring treasures than meandering
