On a leisurely weekend break, the last thing I expected to be wearing was a hard hat with a headlamp, a battery pack and a pair of wellingtons. But there I was, fully togged up – along with seven othe

Our walks th is month 1 Quiraing Isle ...

I’LL never forget the first time we visited the city of Chester – in fact, it couldn’t have been a more opportune occasion. My eight-year-old son, Peter, was studying Romans at school and Cheshire’s c

It’s always risky trying somewhere new, when you really like the place that you’ve been going to at February half-term for the past three years. Add to this our annual craving to see the sea after a l

■ Distance: 5¼ miles/8.4km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

A superb spa, award-winning sport facilities and spectacular Cheshire countryside – this wonderful escape has it all