Three nature walks from Elliot’s Field Retail Park, Rugby

Three nature walks from Elliot’s Field Retail Park, Rugby

If you get fed up with shopping, or simply want a get-away from the crowds, next time you’re at Elliot’s Field Retail Park why not take time out with one of these three amazing nature walks? Below we offer three

Three stunning bluebell woods near Rugby

Three stunning bluebell woods near Rugby

April and May are the best times to visit your local woodland to see stunning bluebell displays. Our favourites locally are Cawston Woods in Rugby, Badby Woods in Northamptonshire and Ryton Woods situated between Rugby and Leamington. Cawston Woods The

The famous courtship ritual that begins in February

The famous courtship ritual that begins in February

February and March see pairs of Great Crested Grebes join together to perform an elegant courtship ritual… it’s not to be missed. During spring these birds are easily recognised as they have their distinctive striking summer plumage (these showy headresses

Skywatching in West Cornwall: sunsets, sunrises and a total eclipse.

Skywatching in West Cornwall: sunsets, sunrises and a total eclipse.

There’s no experience on Earth that matches an amazing skywatching experience. Our favourite skywatching experiences have almost always been in West Cornwall. We’ve enjoyed countless dramatic, colourful sunrises and sunsets in this unique Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Here we

Our top three seal watching sites

Our top three seal watching sites

Our favourite land based spots for seal watching are Mutton Cove in Cornwall, Angel Bay in Wales and Ravenscar in Yorkshire. There are two types of seals found on the coasts of Britain. The large Atlantic grey seals (Halichoerus grypus)

The Lone Tree of Llyn Padarn in winter

The Lone Tree of Llyn Padarn in winter

The Lonely Tree or Lone Tree of Llyn Padarn is a stunted birch tree growing close to the shore of Llyn Padarn near Llanberis in North Wales. The tree is perched on top of a small stony island in shallow

Two classic walks in the White Peak, Derbyshire Dales

Two classic walks in the White Peak, Derbyshire Dales

A varied and atmospheric circular walk from the village of Tideswell…about seven miles This walk takes you through five dales; Tideswell, Miller’s, Water-Cum-Jolly, Cressbrook and Tansley Dales. Begin your walk in Tideswell, a large village with plenty of options for

Warwickshire woodland walks

Warwickshire woodland walks

Enjoy the changing seasons with one or more of these wonderful tranquil woodland walks from Ryton Pools Country Park in Warwickshire. Ryton Pools Country Park is located off the A445 between Rugby and Leamington Spa. This former gravel quarry has

Two day walks from Windermere train station

Two day walks from Windermere train station

Walk one; Windermere to Ambleside via Orrest Head and Troutbeck About 8 miles easy to moderate walking. The path to Orrest Head from Windermere is easy to find. It starts on the main A591 road just at the top of Windermere town

Four stunning coastal walks in South Cornwall

Four stunning coastal walks in South Cornwall

Four amazing walks in South Cornwall, with stunning coastal panoramic views that will live long in the memory… Walk one: Maenporth circular via Helford Passage; 8 miles (more if you visit the gardens en route) Begin in Maenporth beach where