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What is the Difference Between the UK and Britain?

Accept that, in the British Isles, you will upset someone whatever you call us. Let me guide you through this linguistic minefield.

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A Forest for the Future

The Hafod Gogarrog Forest in Snowdonia, officially known now as Eryie. is a bold initiative to join up scattered fragments of the ancient rain forests of western Britain.

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Loch Ness: new thinking about the monster

There is something down there, but it is not a monster or even a new species

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Lough Corrib

Lough Corrib is a mighty lake that stands above Galway city and drains much of the Connemara region.

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The Tatton Show 2023

Returning to the Tatton Flower Show was a welcome return to a much loved attraction that I missed firstly because of covid and more recently illness

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Winter Walking

A countryside walk in winter can be an enchanting experience, as the bare land reveals its character.

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The Salt Path a review

This book is about a journey through personal disaster to the triumph of hope over despair.

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The Welsh Marches

The Marches of England and Wales are lands steeped in history and beauty.

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Cruising to Shetland

Recently I enjoyed a long-awaited cruise to Britain's northern archipelagos, Orkney and Shetland.

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The English Lake District

Over 3 million visitors a year come to England's Lake District to enjoy the wonderful scenery loved by Wordsworth and the Romantic poets. Take a look and see why .

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Cornwall: England's most south-westerly county

Cornwall is a land here a jagged coast meets the ocean, and is a place with a unique character.

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The Storms in North West Britain

Parts of Britain have jut been hit by a large Atlantic storm that overwhelmed flood defences in places and has created havoc.

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Walking on the Lleyn

Wales' quiet and oft-overlooked Land's End juts into the Irish Sea and offers delightful walks to quiet walkers

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A Very British Myth: Cambridge

A few words about Cambridge, England's longstanding symbol of knowledge and power.

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The Camel Trail

The short but scenic Camel Trail is possible to do in a day, and it is a lovely journey,

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Explore The Thames Foreshore - Find Hidden Treasure

Coming to London? Why not visit the Thames foreshore and discover the fragments of past lives that this great London river leaves behind each time the tide is out. It's addictive!

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Visit Cambridge as a Syd Barrett Fan

Syd Barrett was the founder of Pink Floyd. He famously lost his mind then retreated to his home city of Cambridge. I found some of his haunts.

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An Island Castle

St Michael's Mount is a Cornish castle set on a towering granite island.

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