06 kent dungeness

10 great sites for brilliant birdwatching

■Distance: 5½ miles/8.8km ■Time: 3 hours ■Grade: ...

■Distance: 9½ miles/15.4km ■Time: 5 hours ■Grade: Moderate ...

Located in the beautiful, ancient town of Rye in East Sussex, the Mermaid Inn abounds with colourful stories of smugglers, ghosts, royalty and secret tunnels. The inn was probably built during the rei

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

It’s the busiest time of year for Britain’s beautiful places. Yet as these locations prove, you can find silence, sensational scenery and space to breathe.