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Magnificent waterfalls and crashing cascades: these are the best waterfalls in the UK

Discover enchanting falls, cascades and plunge pools on a walk or day out with our round-up of Britain's most spectacular waterfalls.
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Cycling UK launch beginner-friendly bikepacking route in the Chilterns featuring royal abbeys, lizards and wallabies

Cycling UK return to King Alfred’s Way territory for the new 175-mile Royal Chilterns Way
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Wales has one of the highest concentrations of castles in the WORLD - here's why

With over 600 castle dotting the landscape, Wales has one of the highest densities of castles in the world, here's why...
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Bloodied bodies, decapitated women, murdered landladies, ghostly carriages: Discover Britain's most haunted pubs and their violent, murderous past

Enjoy a local ale and a ghost story with our guide to the most haunted pubs and inns in Britain which looks at the history and haunted tales that lurk within.
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These 15 photos of the Eden Project being built look out of this world

It's been compared to a Mecca set and an odd utopia – and these early photos of the Eden Project will show you why...
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This ‘Tudor village’ at the childhood home of an English queen is actually about as American as the Waldorf Hotel  

Once Anne Boleyn’s childhood home, Hever Castle blends Tudor history with wildflower meadows, landscaped gardens and centuries of royal drama and tumult
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Perched on a rocky outcrop, does this Norman fortress ruin have the best views of the Peak District?

Step back 1,000 years and climb up to the ancient battlements of Peveril Castle, where sweeping Peak District panoramas await
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From simple livestock enclosure to Europe’s most complex hillfort – step inside Maiden Castle, Dorset’s archaeological mystery

Explore 6,000 years of British history at Maiden Castle – a vast Iron Age fortress where sheep now graze, skylarks sing, and echoes of ancient battles linger in the ramparts
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6 steepest roads in Britain, including the world's steepest: Beautiful, treacherous routes that are definitely not for the faint-hearted

Simon Heptinstall weighs up the contenders for Britain's steepest roads, including one that claims to be the world's steepest
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The British strawberry that was served at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation banquet is at risk – here’s where to buy (and how to grow) your own

Strawberries are the taste of British summertime – and are surprisingly easy to grow yourself, too
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From Robin Hood's hideout to a tree that's worth nearly one million pounds, here are the UK's most famous trees

A selection of the strangest, most significant and best-known ancient trees growing in the UK’s forests, parks and gardens.
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Is this Scotland’s most colourful castle? Why the Earl of Glasgow let Brazilian graffiti artists loose on his turrets

With a thrilling array of trails, grottos, waterfalls and secret forests, the riotous colour of Ayrshire’s Kelburn Castle is just the beginning of the attractions…
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Saddle up! These are the best bridleways for safe and beautiful horse riding around the UK

Discover some of the UK’s most scenic and horse-friendly bridleways, from windswept coastal paths to ancient forest tracks – ideal for safe, off-road riding
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These are the UK’s most remote (and beautiful) wild fishing beaches – according to a lifelong angler

Discover some breathtaking places to visit for your next wild fishing trip, thanks to lifelong angler and author Kevin Adams
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Ghosts, grief and grandeur in Cumbria: Is Muncaster Castle Britain's most haunted castle?

Become a ghostbuster and try to uncover the paranormal at Muncaster, one of Britain’s most haunted castles
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From Britain’s first smart home to the dark history of the ‘Drowning Pond’: These are the best country parks and estates in the UK

The UK's best country parks, great estates and green spaces for gatherings with friends and family
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England’s most picturesque castle was once an open sewer: Bodiam Castle, the moated masterpiece haunted by spirits and spectres

Cross a wide moat to enter a fairytale castle full of medieval atmosphere at this dramatic East Sussex ruin
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How an English castle, a hymn-writing diplomat and a Chinese encounter gave birth to Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle

“We looked at how we could use the estate radically differently”: All you need to know about Knepp, the UK’s first rewilding project

Everything you need to know about Knepp – the 1,400-hectare farm that has been turned into a ‘wildland’ fit for a safari
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16 best walks in Cumbria: One of Britain's most beautiful counties is a glorious rugged landscape of hills, mountains, lakes and coastline

Find the best hiking routes in Cumbria, including path descriptions and maps.
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Not everyone is a dog lover – and there's no shame in that. Here are the best dog-free beaches in the UK

Here are the best dog-free beaches in the UK which have seasonal restrictions.
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These are the best dog-friendly beaches in Britain – so you don't need to leave your pooch behind on your next adventure

Here are Lottie Gross’ ultimate seashores for your pet to play, paddle and explore, with the UK's best dog-friendly beaches.
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Just when were the Dark Ages, how dark were they – and why on Earth were they called dark? All you need to know about Britain's Dark Ages

Britain's Dark Ages were an age of migration and invasion, of religious and political upheaval, and its traces can still be read in the landscape today. Delve into this time in medieval Britain with our guide to the Dark Ages, plus the best sites to visit  
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Georgian era guide: When was it and the best historic places to visit in Britain

The Georgian era was regarded as the age of elegance as vast stately houses and estates changed the the rural landscape. Our expert guide on Georgian Britain looks at the history of this elegant period and features a selection best Georgian places to visit in the UK.
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