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Arts, crafts, egg hunts, gardens galore … great UK Easter day trips
From woodland strolls in search of early bluebells to egg hunts, storytelling and sculpture parks, here’s our pick of the best outings
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29, Mar, 2023 @6:00 AM
Tin mines, art and subtropical gardens: a car-free break in west Cornwall
A shoreline-hugging bus route from Penzance and a cross-country one to St Ives come into their own in this exploration of the county’s historic, cultural and natural riches
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06, Feb, 2023 @7:00 AM
‘It’s all about stepping out of your comfort zone’: 10 tips for solo travellers
Travelling alone needn’t mean feeling lonely and left out: hostels, guided walks and foodie tours are great ways to both explore and meet new people
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28, Jan, 2023 @11:00 AM
England’s new £2 bus trips have arrived. Here are six of the most scenic
With more than 130 bus operators joining a scheme offering fares of £2, now is the time to get out and see some of England’s most picturesque areas
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05, Jan, 2023 @7:00 AM
Steam trains, shipwrecks and Tarka the otter: a car-free break around Exeter, Devon
River cruises, rural buses and scenic rail routes come into their own when exploring the bracing shores, gorges and wildlife of this stunning area
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19, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM
A lochside walk to a pub with live music: the Old Mill Inn, Pitlochry, Scotland
Spawning salmon have to tackle a fish ladder on this river – but for walkers it’s an easy scenic stroll
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09, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM
‘No lack of wildness’ - a car-free break on the John Muir Way, Scotland
The East Lothian segment of the coast to coast trail dedicated to the great conservationist, reveals seabird colonies, beaches and historic houses
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07, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM
Happy holly days: 10 of the best Christmas outings across the UK
Light trails, sparkly castles, pantos, vintage cinema and even a solar-powered ice rink … We pick dozens of events to get you into the spirit of Christmas
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26, Nov, 2022 @7:00 AM
Five great car-free breaks around the UK
Getaways without a car cut leisure emissions but also mean new freedom to explore coasts, towns and almost 2,000 years of history
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19, Nov, 2022 @7:00 AM
Salt-flats and autumn sun: a car-free break on Suffolk’s Shotley peninsula
Our special feature on trips with no driving starts with a train, bus and walking of the salty wilderness of southern SuffolkFive more car-free UK trips
Phoebe Taplin
19, Nov, 2022 @7:00 AM
A wild Peak District walk to a great pub: The Three Horseshoes, Staffordshire
Craggy, harsh and wild, this stroll could be straight out of the Lord of the Rings films
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21, Oct, 2022 @6:00 AM
A fenland walk to a great pub: the Carpenters Arms, Cambridgeshire
This lowlands route imbued with centuries of English history leads through fragrant wildflower meadows to a reborn pub
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16, Sep, 2022 @6:00 AM
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