Hiking

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (219+ words) Millions of people head to Ambleside, Bowness and Keswick every year, but many Lake District regulars insist one of Cumbria's most beautiful villages remains largely under the radar. Surrounded by dramatic fells and sitting alongside the River Derwent, the village…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (272+ words) Walkers take in the views from the fells around Grisedale Pike (Image: EWishart) ONE of the Lake District's most underrated hikes offers spectacular views, historic remains and, on a good day, a surprisingly peaceful few hours on the fells. Grisedale…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (643+ words) The annual two-day mid-week September getaway this year with William from Penarth and District Ramblers took in part of the Chiltern Hills, which since 1965 have been classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A group of eight joined him…...

3+ week, 21+ min ago   (523+ words) The village of Coniston has been described as an overlooked destination this autumn (Image: Jorge Franganillo / flickr.com) Thanks to its breathtaking natural scenery, the Lake District is a magnet for tourists during the autumn months. Visitors make a beeline…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1202+ words) Try this spectacular Dorset walk with a forgotten hill fort that few people know about. Follow ancient tracks through Martin Down to discover lost landscapes, remarkable history and panoramic Dorset vistas Martin Down National Nature Reserve occupies a remote corner…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (474+ words) The newly unveiled 'Peak District 75' unit will run through the picturesque Hope Valley Line, giving rail passengers direct access to popular hiking routes at Edale, Grindleford, and the historic spa town of Buxton while police crack down on illegal roadside…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (383+ words) Cumbria Tourism has opened a new office in West Cumbria as part of an exciting new project to support business, strengthen the area’s visitor economy and showcase unique coastal, cultural and heritage assets. Cumbria Tourism’s five-year coastal programme will focus…...