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Go car-free and take the train and bus from the city to some of the Scottish coast’s most beautiful beaches

St Ewe, St Austell, Cornwall PL26 6EL T 01726 842714 W heligancampsite.com OPEN 31 January – 16 November While technically not a hidden gem, as the Lost Gardens of Heligan is quite well known, this at

Dreaming of escape on Ireland’s far-flung islands, David Bradford finds the reality of remoteness not quite as simple as it seems

Explore the unspoilt islands’ flourishing flora, wonderful wildlife and stunning bays on this bestselling tour

Now we’re in the midst of autumn, with winter a whisker away, it’s good to make plans and look forward to the return of sunny days in spring. We’re big fans of Eastbourne on the south coast, which is

Sail between nine islands on scenic ferry journeys, uncovering ancient monuments and sweeping beaches with the TV naturalist Monty Halls