Coastal kayaking

After boarding the Scillonian III in Penzance, stand on deck as you slip out of the harbour to gain a unique perspective of the West Penwith Peninsula before heading to St Mary’s, the largest island o

From gnarly ridge traverses to relaxing strolls along silvery beaches, these island hikes lend themselves to the long days of Summer

With two and a half miles of golden beach and rolling Atlantic waves, Woolacombe Sands is a favourite of surfers and kids wanting to explore rock pools. There are seaside cafés and a lifeguard service

The experts at Cicerone Press guide us right the way around the edge of a nation on the UK’s longest waymarked trail.

Looking for an adrenaline rush, want to try something a bit adventurous and push your mental and physical boundaries? Well, Lorna Maybery has 15 suggestions for extreme – and some not so extreme – activities to enjoy around the UK

WHY GO? Wonderful coves and beaches, pretty villages and sports such as surfing, cycling, hiking and golf are just some of the reasons to visit the largest of the Channel Islands. Only 14 miles from F