White waterfalls, friendly cafés, forest trails, a secret castle and the shifting light on Loch Tay are just some of the reasons to visit the Scottish village of Killin. It is also an easy drive from

We arrive at the top of High Cup Nick in the North Pennines. “It’s like the world starts just over there,” comments my friend Mark. He’s pointing down the U-shaped chasm of High Cup Gill, beyond whose

6 20.6km / 12.8 miles / 7-7.5 hours Ascent 1122m/3680ft

1 Cairngorm Motorhome Site2 Pencarnan Farm3 Westermill Farm4 Winchester Morn Hill C&MC5 Red Kite Touring & Lodge Park 6 Clear Sky Caravan & Motorhome Site7 Kelling Heath8 Llanthony Campsite9 Southdown

We keep the ‘van stocked and ready, the bed made and cupboards full should a break in the weather and granddaughter childminding duties allow us to spend a few days away. I like to keep an eye on the

4 38.9km / 24.2 miles / 12-14 hours Ascent 2927m/9603ft