Finding fens, fields & fairhavens

Barnard Castle is famous for its stunning castle ruins towering over the beautiful River Tees. In recent times, though – during the pandemic – this charming market town became far more widely known as

When friends who recently moved to west Devon invited us to see their new home, we decided to combine the visit with a brief autumn tour of the area, so we could explore the beautiful landscapes of Da

10 great sites for brilliant birdwatching

THE BIG RIDE

When the darker nights set in, and the clocks go back, it’s all too easy to neglect getting out and about in the great outdoors, but we love this time of year. The yellows, oranges and browns of the l

It’s a massive circular traffic jam, isn’t it? Think again – the M25 is your road to great birding, writes Matt Merritt