On a leisurely weekend break, the last thing I expected to be wearing was a hard hat with a headlamp, a battery pack and a pair of wellingtons. But there I was, fully togged up – along with seven othe

What would it be like to stay on a tiny, remote island, with no other visitors or inhabitants, shops or people? Suzy Walker takes a trip to Scotland to find out

■ Distance: 5¼ miles/8.3km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

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We have just had a relaxing autumn break in Wiltshire and Somerset. Travelling from home in the Midlands on a Sunday we had a steady journey to Devizes Camping and Caravanning Club site. We had pre-bo

If you watched the latest series of BBC Interior Design Masters, you’ll remember judges Michelle Ogundehin, Alan Carr and Sophie Robinson all came to Portmeirion for the final episode in which John an