By fjord and sea

Photographer and keen mountain biker Andy Lloyd sails north of the Arctic Circle to Norway’s northern fjords on the cycle trip of a lifetime

We keep the ‘van stocked and ready, the bed made and cupboards full should a break in the weather and granddaughter childminding duties allow us to spend a few days away. I like to keep an eye on the

It’s always a thrill to explore new places, especially those that are lesser known by British tourists. Like many others, we have visited the northern Italian hotspots in Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia-R

I got a taste of one of the toughest jobs known to man when I visited the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre (01472 323345, fishingheritage.com). Everyone entering this dockside museum is given a “job” o

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about

The North Country Rover ticket offers four days’ travel within an eight-day period and covers the north of England from Halifax up to Newcastle and Carlisle (excluding heritage railways). Available at