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10 great sites for brilliant birdwatching

Barnard Castle is famous for its stunning castle ruins towering over the beautiful River Tees. In recent times, though – during the pandemic – this charming market town became far more widely known as

Balcardine by Connel, Argyll, Scotland PA37 1SG T 01631 720348 W campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk OPEN 11 April – 27 October This Scottish Club site enjoys a beautiful secluded location in a Victorian

Fed up with busy, bustling beaches? Find serenity by the sea, as Daniel Start, co-author of the new Wild Guide: West Ireland , shares some of his favourite hidden gems along the Wild Atlantic Way

Places we've been, things we've seen, and mountain-related stuff we like

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