6 beautiful places to visit around the Howardian Hills

From castles and abbeys to villages and parklands, the Howardian Hills have endless walking opportunities.

The best camping and glamping spots in the Peak District

From high-end yurts to affordable eco-friendly campsites.

The best self-catering accommodation in Shropshire

The cosiest and most luxurious lodges, cottages and cabins in the region.

The best self-catering accommodation in the Peak District

Our pick of the best shepherd’s huts, Victorian boathouses and quaint cottages in heart of the national park.

The Cheshire Peaks: an alternative gateway to the Peak District

Cheshire’s segment of the Peak District may be small, but it is filled with rolling hills and picturesque villages.

Unique sleeps: the best quirky accommodation in England

Who wants to spend the night in a tiny chapel?

Slow staycations in Scotland

As travel slowly rebuilds, escapes close to home are bound to have great appeal.

The only way is slow: a life-changing trip in Chile’s Atacama Desert

I didn’t know anything about Slow Travel 15 years ago, but gently is the only way to do anything when above the 3,000m mark.

A walk in my home county: the Middlewood Way

Explore one of England’s ‘Walkers are Welcome’ towns on this delightful 2½-mile circular route. 

A walk in Burrington Combe, Somerset

Take in the rich views along wooded valleys, open moorlands and dramatic gorges on this 5-mile walk.

The world’s shortest flight: hopping over to Papa Westray

Join Mark Rowe on an unique island-hopping adventure in Orkney.

The best walking trails in the Inner Hebrides

From idyllic waterfalls to panoramic mountain views, these islands have plenty to offer both the amateur and the ambitious.

‘The loveliest town in England’: 48 hours in Ludlow, Shropshire

Castles, commons and pop culture: Ludlow has it all.

Exploring Blackmore Vale in Devon

This unspoilt region is dotted with charming, quintessentially English villages, many of which are built from warm, golden stone.

Things to do in Devon in the rain

Hilary Bradt gives her tips on what to do on a rainy day in Devon.