Tucked along the east shores of Coniston Water is Brantwood, the enchanting home and gardens of John Ruskin, leading Victorian naturalist, thinker, art historian and writer. Ruskin’s life (1819-1990) spanned the Victorian Era. His influence lived longer. He believed in
Explore the spectacular coastal environment around Conwy… Below we describe three fantastic walks, all of which start from Conwy Quay. The first bears left and heads towards Conwy Marina and then to the spectacular Morfa Beach. The second crosses the
Outgate – Wray Castle – Latterbarrow -Hawshead circular walk. A seven mile circular walk taking in great views and woodlands west of Windermere. Take the path next the Outgate Arms. You soon pass though a gate. The path then veers
A gentle, tranquil walk from Southwold to Walberswick and back. Starting and finishing at the water tower and car park on Southwold common. This beautiful, peaceful area is also an important SSSI (1993 Site of Special Scientific Interest). There are
Pick your own flower farms are found all over the UK and have become very popular in recent years. It’s easy to see why. Visiting a flower field is a joyful summer activity and with environmental concerns over supermarket flowers
A short circular walk with panoramic countryside views from Cracks Hill, Crick Allow about an hour. We combined the walk with a visit to both the Magnolia Tearooms and the Crick Garden Centre just outside the village of Crick on
Beaumaris is a pretty town in Angelsey with pastel coloured buildings, a castle and incredible views across the Menai Straits. There are gift shops to browse, pubs and cafes for refreshments, but it’s the atmospheric coastal walking from Beaumaris with
Visit the Wilverley Inclosure in the heart of the New Forest to immerse yourself in nature, and enjoy a relaxing walk through woodland.
A gentle walk from Ilam to the Stepping Stones, Dovedale. Allow an hour and a half (there and back). Before setting off on your walk it’s worth spending time in the picture-perfect village of Ilam which was largely rebuilt in
A gentle walk; 4 miles approx. From the centre of Hartington village head for the fabulous Hartington Farm Shop and Café on Mill Lane. Take the signed footpath that’s tucked in between the café and the public toilets next door (to the