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Glencoe: the glen of treachery

A place can be wild and beautiful, but still have a grim and brutal history.

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Walking in North East Snowdonia: a quiet little jewel

When people think of Snowdonia they often think of large, jagged peaks, but the lower hills of the north-eastern tip have their own charm.

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The English Forest

Woods and forests play important roles in English tradition and culture

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Islander: a journey round our archipelago. A Review

Islander, by Patrick Barkham, makes an interesting and enjoyable read

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The Fenlands of England

The fens in Eastern England are flatlands, but their broad vistas have their own enchantment.

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Across the Roof of Wales

Some intrepid walkers do most of the fourteen Munros of Snowdonia in one go and this is a challenging journey.

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The Drovers' Route: Keswick to Ambleside

Following an old drove road on foot across the mountains of Cumbria makes a great walk

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Tryfan and the Glyders: One of Wales' Toughest Walks

Tryfan and the Glyders make some challenging and beautiful mountain walking for the physically sturdy

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How to Find Camlan - King Arthur's Final Battlefield

Historians argue endlessly about the location of Camlan, where legend relates that Arthur and Modred were killed. The locals just know. You may visit Camlan battle site.

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Walking on the Orme

The Great Orme above Llanduddno provides some pleasant walking

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Visit Eyam - Historic Plague Village in the Peak District

Beautiful views over the Derbyshire Dales and 17th century buildings greet visitors to Eyam. It's a little village with an awe-inspiring historical tale to tell.

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To the Island of Tides

This book recounts a spiritual and geographical journey to Lindisfarne in the steps of St Cuthbert.

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The Coledale Inn, Braithwaite, Cumbria, England

Close to the Scottish border, a traditional, family-orientated, old inn in the northern Lake District nestles in amongst lakes and mountains to provide the perfect welcome.

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The Snowdonia Slate Trail

The Snowdonia Slate Trail leads walkers along rural paths through Welsh industrial history.

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The Rule of the Land: a review

The Rule of the Land gives a penetrating insight into the Irish border.

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Moorland Fires

In the North of Britain moorland fires are a problem in hot, dry summers.

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Lough Erne: one of Ireland's greatest lakes

Lough Erne is a lake where beauty and history complement each other

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A Night in the Snow: the survival of the Reverend Donald Carr

In 1865 the devoted Church of England rector set out across the snow-clad Long Mynd to give a sunday service. His survival was a feat of endurance .

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