Ian Vince
Recent articles by Ian Vince
Keld to Tan Hill Inn walk, North Yorkshire
Midway through this Yorkshire Dales walk, stop off at the Tan Hill Inn – the highest pub in Britain – before returning across the moors past Roman cairns and craggy tors
Where is the most haunted place in Britain?
Autumn is the season of the supernatural but where is the spookiest place in Britain? Our expert guide investigates the myths and legends and history that surround Britain's most haunted place.
William Henry Davies: Welsh poet, writer and 'super-tramp'
Poet and wanderer WH Davies (1873–1940) elevated idleness to an art form, urging a busy world to embrace the freedom of the great outdoors and
take time to appreciate the small wonders of nature.
British myths and legends: history and best haunted sites to visit
From the Loch Ness Monster to the Grindylow, our guide looks at infamous British myths and the legends and folklore tales, plus the best sites to visit in the UK that have inspired these spooky stories – if you dare!
Wild People: writer Jerome K Jerome
A boating trip from Oxford to Kingston inspired Jerome K Jerome to write the comic classic Three Men in a Boat one of the great novels about an English river
Go birdwatching with Steve Brown on the Isle of Sheppey
Despite its industrial surroundings, Kent’s Isle of Sheppey offers an intimate experience of rare wildlife that thrills Countryfile presenter Steve Brown and his nephews. Here, discover more about what the island has to offer with Steve Brown's guide to the local birdlife.
Druids guide: who they are and what do they believe in?
As the summer solstice approaches, 21st-century druids prepare to gather at sacred sites in the countryside. But who are the druids, and what do they believe in?
Helston Flora Day: a celebration of colour in Cornwall
Every May, thousands of people take to the streets of Helston for a Cornish festival that’s “bigger than Christmas”. Ian Vince explains the strange fascination of an ancient rite