The beaches of Gower peninsula have been voted among the world’s best and its countryside is so breathtaking that it was the first area in the UK to be officially judged an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s one of the wonders of Wales, alongside Snowdon and the ancient yew trees of Overton-on-Dee, with more … Read more
The stupidity of not buying a proper pair of walking boots becomes apparent during our first day of hiking seven miles through undergrowth and fording mountain streams. But this is offset by the pleasure of having chosen the Pelion peninsula as the place to take a ‘long walk for freedom’ after months of UK lockdown. … Read more
Britain at its best: Exploring the Llyn Peninsula, a coastal corner steeped in classic Celtic culture The Llyn peninsula is a 30-mile spit of land or the ‘Land’s End of North Wales’ Angela Epstein checked into cosy Gwesty Ty Newydd Hotel overlooking the bay Whistling Sands feels like you’re ‘on a Greek island at the end … Read more