Now walk the river dart

□ Distance: 7½ miles/11.8km □ Time: 4 hours ...

Glastonbury, in the Somerset Levels, might bring to mind crystal healing and ley lines, but away from the town wildlife flourishes. Our campsite was perfectly placed, close to both the RSPB’s Ham Wall

Generally, few settings are as calming– or as coveted– as those beside a river and these five homes offer rare tranquillity among watery idylls, yet are also within relatively easy reach of the capital

As we wandered the labyrinthine trails, winding through fantastic rock formations and swaying birch trees of Brimham Rocks, I realised this unusual landscape must be like a natural theme park for many

DOM GARNETT – ONE MAN DETERMINED TO KEEP ...

Make the most of early spring by exploring this national park in southern England, tracing ancient paths across its chalk hills and sampling the produce of its vineyards