75 years of national parks

National parks were established to enable everybody to have access to some of the UK’s most impressive landscapes. They provide thousands of kilometres of right-of-way routes, including over 800 miles

BACK in the days when a tankful of petrol cost as much as we pay for a coffee today, our sunny Sunday afternoon treat was a drive out. If we weren’t aiming for the beach, our route took us north to th

There is something for everyone at our wonderful wetland sanctuaries

The UK is a diverse and beautiful place to explore, and one of the best ways to get a real feel for the country is to slow down and head back to nature. There are numerous trails that make for perfect

The Lake District National Park, in England’s north-west, has inspired countless poets, authors and artists, hillwalkers, nature lovers and day trippers. With its rugged peaks, green valleys, seemingl

Megan Allen explores the beautiful landscape and characterful towns of the Peak District