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Intimidated by seawatching? A pelagic trip gets you much closer to those seabirds, writes John Miles

■Distance: 6½ miles/10.4km ■Time: 3 hours ■Grade: Moderate ...

Over the stippled swell of the Firth of Clyde soars a gannet. A pair of long, black-tipped wings catches the late-August light as the bird tilts on the breeze. It’s on fish patrol – curving low then r

Why you’ll love it This is one of the best coastal spa hotels with easy access from London, and so is perfect for a short break if you haven’t got much time off this summer. Sitting in 30 acres of gro