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Blow away the cobwebs and supercharge your mental wellbeing with these seven superb coastal walks

Fed up with busy, bustling beaches? Find serenity by the sea, as Daniel Start, co-author of the new Wild Guide: West Ireland , shares some of his favourite hidden gems along the Wild Atlantic Way

Interior designer Henry Prideaux explains why he and his family return to Wales’ Llŷn Peninsula time and again

More than just a sunshine island, enjoy stunning natural wonders, a fascinating culture, and great food and wine

Fantasy author JRR Tolkien’s mythological Middle Earth takes inspiration from a number of places in Gloucestershire and the West Midlands. Tolkien frequently visited the Forest of Dean and its tempera

Self-catering has all the benefits of staying at home, but the joys of being away. For a shortcut to the best places to stay, here are some we’ve tried and tested