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Autumn Foraging Checklist: Nuts, Berries and Fungi to Identify Safely

A seasonal guide to autumn foraging: how to identify nuts, berries and fungi with confidence, which...

A Car-Free Weekend in the Yorkshire Dales: Train, Bus and Walking Itinerary

A two-day, car-free Yorkshire Dales itinerary by train and DalesBus, with Wharfedale walks, honest pub...

Common Mistakes When Hiking in the Lake District and How to Avoid Them

The Lake District rewards preparation. Here's how to avoid the common mistakes that catch out fell walkers...

How to Photograph Coastal Sunrises in Cornwall: Settings, Composition and Safety

Plan the shot before the alarm goes off: which way the coast faces, settings that hold up in low light,...

The Folklore of Ravens in the British Countryside: Myths, Omens and Place Names

Why ravens haunt British folklore, from the Tower of London superstition to Norse banners, death omens and...

10 British Wildflowers to Spot on a Summer Woodland Walk

Ten British wildflowers to look for on a summer woodland walk, with habitat notes, identification tips and...

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Comparing UK National Parks for a First Solo Camping Trip
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Comparing UK National Parks for a First Solo Camping Trip

Weighing up transport links, terrain, campsite facilities and access to help first-time solo campers choose between the UK's national parks — with...

Beginner's Guide to Long-Distance Walking: Training, Kit and Daily Routine
HIKING
Beginner's Guide to Long-Distance Walking: Training, Kit and Daily Routine

How to plan a first multi-day walk: choosing a sensible route, training with a loaded pack, keeping weight down, feeding yourself, protecting your...

Smartphone Photography Tips for Foggy Morning Walks in the Scottish Highlands
PHOTOGRAPHY
Smartphone Photography Tips for Foggy Morning Walks in the Scottish Highlands

Mist in the Scottish Highlands is a gift for phone photographers. Here is how to expose, layer and edit atmospheric shots on a foggy morning walk.

Ghost Stories of the South Downs: A Walker's Guide to Local Legends
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Ghost Stories of the South Downs: A Walker's Guide to Local Legends

Five South Downs walks with real folklore behind them, from the Devil's Dyke to Kingley Vale, plus notes on telling the tales and staying safe after dark.