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Our September holiday started with a rush of hot air, and I’m not talking about the often-promised Indian summer. To start our trip to the Mendips we had booked a flight in a hot air balloon; what bet

DIFFICULTY MEDIUM DISTANCE 17.7KM TIME 5½ ...

■Distance: 4½ miles/7.1km ■ Time: 2½ hours ■ Grade: Easy

Experience some of Ogwen’s finest views far away from the clamour of the crowds on these charming Cinderella peaks in Eryri .

KIT HILL CIRCULAR Level Easy Elevation gain 63m Length 2.1km (35 minutes) Description A walk around Kit Hill, with expansive views over the Tamar Valley and beyond, and a mix of heathland, woodland an

BACK in the days when a tankful of petrol cost as much as we pay for a coffee today, our sunny Sunday afternoon treat was a drive out. If we weren’t aiming for the beach, our route took us north to th