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10 of the best UK campsites

The editor of the new Cool Camping Britain guide chooses 10 of his favourite new finds in England, Wales and Scotland, all of them in stunning locationsCleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner HebridesIs this...

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UK's tiny islands: 10 hidden gems to discover

Small islands in the UK can offer a holiday adventure or a wildlife treat. Some you can walk to, some are a boat ride away. Here we reveal 10 to add to your travel wishlistEasdale, off Seil Island,...

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Great British bike rides: north-west Scotland

In part two in our series of five challenging UK cycle routes, we head up into remote north-west Scotland for plenty of lochs, beaches and steep mountain climbsTomorrow: North York MoorsDownload the...

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Wild swimming in the UK: 10 top spots

The secluded beauty of wild swimming in the UK makes for the perfect alfresco dip – and you're never too far away from great campsites, castles, gardens, pubs and restaurants eitherGoldiggins quarry,...

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Buying your own island tends to be a rich person's hobby. Which is a shame |...

The Scottish island of Tanera Mor could be yours for £2.5m. Better it continues as a tourist business than as a rich person's hobby though, surely?If selling an island, always advertise it for sale on...

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Tanera Mor: spectacular, ancient and thriving - and yours for £2.5m

As the family who have nurtured the island for years sell up, some are asking if their home should be on the market at allBy all accounts, the Occasionals were occasionally brilliant on Tanera Mor last...

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A fan's tour of Local Hero locations in Scotland

Pascal Wyse, a huge fan of the film Local Hero, 30 years old this year, heads to Scotland in search of the village of 'Ferness' – a combination of places all over the countryY ou visit a place, find it...

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Restaurant: Mark Greenaway, Edinburgh

'It's the sort of place that people who adore prodding and sniffing their food will love… with a polite, slightly long-winded passion'Listen to this: a green "cannelloni" tube filled with white...

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Top 10 hotels, B&Bs, hostels and campsites on Skye

Skye's amazing scenery deserves amazing places to stay. Here's our pick of the best hotels, B&Bs, campsites and hostelsTop 10 places to stay in Lochalsh• Know a great place to stay in the area? Add...

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Top 10 hotels, B&Bs, hostels and campsites in Lochalsh

Lochalsh, a stunning corner of the Scottish Highlands overlooking Skye, offers stays in hotels, pubs with fabulous restaurants, cosy B&Bs and a remote campsiteTop 10 places to stay on the Isle of...

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Top 10 walks in Lochalsh

Lochalsh is one of the Scottish Highlands' most popular and spectacular walking areas, offering everything from gentle lochside strolls to a classic mountain ridge walk that bags three Munros. Experts...

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Top 10 walks on Skye

From gentle strolls along Skye's stunning coastline to scrambles up the Cuillin – the most rugged and challenging mountain range in Britain – walkers are spoilt for choice on the island. Experts from...

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Top 10 days out on Skye

When it's fine, walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs or swim in Skye's famous Fairy Pools; when it's not, there's always a distillery to keep your spirits upTop ten days out in Lochalsh• If you've...

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Top 10 days out in Lochalsh

Ride one of the world's most spectacular train routes, learn to kayak between beautiful islands, explore a castle that's straight out of a film set … here's our pick of days out in LochalshTop 10 days...

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Bank holiday and half-term events for families around the UK

Street art in Bristol, a Neverland theme park opening in Plymouth and raft racing in Portrush are just some of the family-friendly events taking place around the country over the bank holiday and half...

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Britain's last wilderness: Scotland's Knoydart peninsula - video

The spirit of the Knoydart peninsula, on Scotland's north-west coast, is reflected in its two restaurants which pride themselves on fresh seafood caught in the surrounding waters

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Travel tips: luxury in Liverpool, plus stay up for Midsummer

Stay in a former Liverpudlian department store; revel in the longest day of the year, plus the week's dealsTake me there: Adagio Aparthotel, LiverpoolOne of Liverpool's best-loved buildings, the former...

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Canoeing in Scotland

Tracy McVeigh is spellbound by the timeless beauty of the West Highland coast as she and her family explore the wilderness by kayak, canoe, on foot and by trainThree or four feet down and the sandy sea...

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Coastal campsites in the UK: readers' travel tips

From the turquoise waters of the Isles of Scilly to the rugged mountains of Skye, there is always a good campsite near to Britain's best travel destinations Add a tip for next week and you could win a...

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Isle of Arran, Scotland | Britain's best bike rides

The Isle of Arran is a mecca for mountain bikers and offroad enthusiasts, but has trails to cater for every level of expertiseDistance 6-21 miles (All circular)Classification Easy to...

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