The gateway to western waters

Simon Ellis completes the final leg of his three-month sabbatical cruise along the South Coast of England

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 area where the River Tees approaches the sea has been largely industrial in recent times, but the upper stretch of the river is very different in character. Here, while the villages, hamlets and r

Roger Morgan-Grenville celebrates the shapeshifting glories of Britain’s sea paths, evanescent byways revealed by the tides

Three magnificent country houses in Welsh river valleys offer commercial prospects, fishing–and blissful peace