Where are we? kynance cove, the lizard, cornwall

Alastair MacDonald Jackson spent two years visiting as many of Scotland’s west coast islands as possible. Here he showcases some of the greatest wonders of the west – and offers practical advice on how to see them

Exciting ways to get away from it all

Walking along the clifftops, the thought occurred that there are few sights more evocative than the chalk cliffs and stacks of Old Harry Rocks – the creamy white cliffs bordered by light green downlan

Setting foot on an island always feels like adventure, but walking all the way round takes it to a whole new level. And in some places all you need is one day.

I DON’T know about you, but my family and I like nothing more than indulging in coffee and cake before heading off on a walk. So, the 18th-century Falcon Hotel – allegedly North Cornwall’s oldest coac

There’s no better way to discover this wild corner of Wales, says Kerry Walker