The South Downs National Park recently announced that it was growing with a key landmark of the south coast joining its landscape. The iconic Seven Sisters Country Park is no longer under county council control. Instead, the 280-hectare site has…
How To Plan Your Perfect Walking Holiday
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10 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty to Visit in England
There are 33 designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England, 34 if you include the Wye Valley which straddles the border with Wales. Wales has another four of its own, while Northern Ireland has eight. Each AONB varies enormously…
Stargazing: Enjoying Britain’s Dark Skies
As the blaze of streetlights and neon signs grows ever more intense, gazing up at the nighttime sky does not always reveal the same wonders that it did for our ancestors. That’s not to say that the awe-inspiring beauty of…
Stay in a Converted Train
Our recent series has looked at some options for fun trips by train in Scotland, England, and Wales. But some of us love trains too much to leave it there. In this post, we feature three wonderful hotels and B&Bs…
A Piece of History on the South Downs
As you are walking through the South Downs, it is worth making a brief detour to visit a fascinating, and beautiful, piece of church history. Our first attempted encounter with the Church of St Mary the Virgin was while we…
The Roman Mosaics of West Sussex
When you’re exploring the South Downs, in addition to enjoying the gently rolling landscapes, be sure to make time to explore the area’s history. This part of West Sussex is home to some of the finest surviving examples of Roman…
National Park Spotlight: South Downs
And so we reach the end of our spotlight series. Over the past few months, we have explored Britain’s National Parks, from the wild beauty of the Cairngorms to the rugged Pembrokeshire Coast to the tranquil waterways of the Lake…