A temporary ban on wild camping has been introduced in one of the few places it is legal in England and Wales, following a surge of visitors to the area. Dartmoor National Park Authority has used emergency powers under the Dartmoor Commons Act 1985 after large numbers of people treated Riddon Ridge at Bellever as … Read more
The next few weeks will see huge numbers of people heading for popular beaches up and down the country — so here’s our pick of Britain’s best hideaways. The list includes a sheltered curve of gorgeous golden sand in Wales, a tucked-away beach in Devon where there’s a chance of spotting seals and a shingle and … Read more
Are these Britain’s best secret beaches? Amazing but off-the-radar sandy spots from Cornwall to Scotland Researchers looked for beautiful British beaches that offer peaceful and secluded coastal experiences They did this by searching for sandy spots across the country that have low numbers of Instagram hashtags Beaches on the list include a cove off the … Read more
Barcelona residents flocked to the city’s beaches thereby defying the government’s instructions to stay at home following the Catalan regional government’s decision to go into a ‘voluntary lockdown’. On Friday, over four million people in the Barcelona metropolitan area, including 1.6million in the city itself, were asked to stay at home unless it is absolutely necessary … Read more
Beaches and car parks are bracing for an onslaught of visitors as London and the south is set for 82F (28C) sun hotter than Mexico today – but rain will keep things cooler further north. The Met Office forecast a weather front to bring a split in temperatures between the two regions with a ‘fairly … Read more
Beaches and car parks are bracing for an onslaught of visitors as London and the south is set for 82F (28C) sun today – but rain will keep things cooler further north. The Met Office forecast a weather front to bring a split in temperatures between the two regions with a ‘fairly grey’ day for … Read more
Wish you were beer? Idyllic holiday island named after XXXX is on sale for $25million – boasting palm-fringed beaches and eco-friendly accommodation Pumpkin Island, on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, has hit the market for $25m The private holiday island is located 14km from Yeppoon in central Queensland It was renamed XXXX Island for a brewery promotion … Read more
Parts of Britain enjoyed the last of a brief warm spell today with temperatures rising above 75F in Kent, before wind and rain returns for the rest of the week – but there’s a glimmer of hope for the weekend. Canterbury basked in 77F temperatures while London and other parts of the South East enjoyed dry … Read more
Britons are set to flock to the beaches again as temperatures rocket to the mid twenties after weeks of rain. Coastal areas are braced for another influx of tourists as the mercury rises to 79F (26C) and pubs open after lockdown easing last weekend. Most of the country is set to be dry with sunshine … Read more
If, after months of lockdown, you’re in the mood for a culinary treat, a trip to A Coruna in northern Spain ought to be on your menu. Straddling an isthmus at the north-west corner of Spain, Galicia’s second city makes for a fantastic weekend break. It has a growing reputation as a foodie hub thanks … Read more