New forest loop

THE BIG RIDE

I have a romantic view of Dorset. It comes from reading Famous Five books as a child and memories of family camping trips near Durdle Door. Vague recollections of waterside fish and chips in Wareham,

The New Forest is a remarkable place and from my first visit I found myself enchanted by it. I’d never visited this part of England before, so whilst organising an autumn trip to Devon and Dorset I de

Few visitors to the New Forest realise the impression that its villages and ancient woodlands made on Britain’s most celebrated writers. Jo Jukes takes a literary walk in the woods

STIPERSTONES RIDGE CIRCULAR Level Moderate Elevation gain 164m Length 4.8km (1hr 25min) Description A rugged walk across a dramatic ridge with panoramic views over the Shropshire Hills, featuring uniq

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