The UK’s National Parks have launched a new guide encouraging people who are less mobile to visit the many areas they look after. Called a “Guide to accessible activities in Britain’s National Parks” it is packed with ideas for anyone with limited mobility, including those needing … [Read more...]
Shape up for New Year and discover stunning Scottish scenery
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November 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
To help shape up and work off the Christmas excess, why not take to the saddle and explore Scotland's spectacular countryside over the New Year? Sustrans, the UK's leading sustainable transport charity, has launched a map for a new National Cycle Network route, number 754, to help you discover … [Read more...]
National Parks celebrate 60 years
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July 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This summer National Parks in the UK are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the legislation that created them – the Access to the Countryside Act 1949 - by encouraging people to visit all 14 of them. … [Read more...]
Woodland picnic guide published
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June 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A new guide featuring some of the countries top walks has been published by Booths. The retailer has teamed up with the Forestry Commission, the Wildlife Trust, the Woodland Trust, the Forest of Bowland and Visit Ripon, to produce a new guide to some of the top walks and the best picnic food in … [Read more...]
Daffodil Walks 2011
Despite the extremely cold winter, our daffodils seem to be blooming earlier this year. This is probably due to the fact that February has been fairly mild compared to last year. Trumpets of bright and pale yellow light up our countryside and let us know that spring is truly here. The … [Read more...]