The beauty of the boyne valley

Discover foodie stays in County Antrim, East Sussex, North Yorkshire and Devon, as well as festive homegrown treats to gift

Kerry Walker takes a road trip through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Designer and decorative artist Bridie Hall explains why Ireland’s capital city has captured her heart

NEWCASTLE AND MARDU CIRCULAR Level Easy Elevation gain 217m Length 6.1km (1hr 49min) Description This round-the-hill loop trail from Newcastle leads through peaceful rural landscapes and small village

In and around the Howardian Hills, chefs are crafting dishes that sing of this county’s rich larder, with ingredients like zesty spruce tips and salted rhubarb adding pizazz to locally sourced fish, meat and game

As we sipped our G&Ts and watched the sun glistening on the water in the late evening, we reflected on the events that had brought us to this beautiful spot. A few hours ago, we’d resigned ourselves t