Go further the upper shannon

The verdant valleys and meandering rivers of Ireland capture the essence of this land of myth and magic… where fascinating ancient history meets foodie bliss with a modern twist

■ Distance: 4½ miles/7.5km ■ Time: 2-3hours ■ ...

Euro, kilometres and Gaelic make the Republic of Ireland foreign enough to be satisfying for Europhiles. We’d spent time exploring Ireland a few years ago and were determined to explore further. This

Walking Weekend

With feet in the sea and head in the clouds, some of Britain’s finest mountains rise offshore – as we discover on the ISLE OF MULL .

With through train and ferry tickets available from most stations in Britain to Ireland and the Netherlands, ANDY COMFORT samples Sail Rail and wonders how many people know about this way of travelling...