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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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Devon, Glorious Devon

In England the name Devon evokes green rolling landscape, along with beaches, cllffs and moors.

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Childhood Walks

I learned to love the countryside by being taken on walks in it.

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A Walk in Macclesfield Forest

The first walk of Spring is always special, especially after a difficult spell.

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Everest England: a review

The author journeyed through England, climbing the height of Mount Everest in twelve days.

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Walks for a Ruby Wedding

Maureen and I took a short walking holiday to celebrate our ruby wedding

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The English Forest

Woods and forests play important roles in English tradition and culture

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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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Islander: a journey round our archipelago. A Review

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

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Saving the Celtic Rainforest

The Celtic Rain Forest is a temperate woodland now restricted to the Western regions of the British Isles.

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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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The Rule of the Land: a review

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

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The Remote Islands of Britain

The British Isles is a complex archipelago of hundreds of isles of varying sizes, and some are remote and either sparsely inhabited or unoccupied.

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Moorland Fires

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

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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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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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Lough Erne: one of Ireland's greatest lakes

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

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Mousehole to Lamorna: on the South West Coast Path

Walking from Mousehole to Lamorna Cove is a lovely, if sometimes challenging walk.

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