This is prime trekking country. It’s a joy to crunch snow underfoot on a bright winter-day walk – and find a snug pub amid the handsome towns and villages. In this official Dark Sky Reserve, on cold c

Dark nights don’t have to be spooky, thanks to these sparkling UK sites

The Lake District National Park, in England’s north-west, has inspired countless poets, authors and artists, hillwalkers, nature lovers and day trippers. With its rugged peaks, green valleys, seemingl

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Kerry Walker takes a road trip through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

For a heavenly dose of nature, head to Westonbirt. Some 18,000 trees and shrubs cover the 600-acre site, which is located three miles southwest of Tetbury. With 17 miles of paths, it’s a wonderful pla