Rievaulx abbey, north yorkshire

Coverdale is an inspiring place for hikers and poets alike so enjoy a moment of reflection on this country trek

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Buying a property that includes a ruin carries undoubted romance, but there are caveats, reminds Lucy Denton, who advises on the help at hand

Both imposing and invisible, KIRK FELL is a Lake District conundrum that can only be solved by walking every path on it.

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.

From bucket-and-spade resorts to wild nature, there’s something for everyone