■ Distance: 7¼ miles/11.6km ■ Time: 3½ hours ...

■ Distance: 7 miles/11.2km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ ...

One of the most picturesque inland waterways in the world, the Caledonian Canal is a magnet for leisure boating, cycling and walking. It stretches diagonally across the Scottish Highlands, linking som

■ Distance: 6 miles/9.6km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ ...

■ Distance: 11 miles/17.7km ■ Time: 5 hours ...

Celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday in April with a trip to the town where he spent much of his life — today, it’s home to world class theatres, lovingly preserved historical sites and storied places to stay