Walking with the weavers 200 years after the Lancashire uprising
Former mill towns in the West Pennine Moors tell the story of the workers’ rebellion against power looms, the new machines decimating their livelihoods
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Tell us about your favourite break in Spain, whether it was by the beach, in the town or deep in the countryside – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
‘You’d be pushed to find a more soul-stirring landscape in Scotland’: walking in Beinn Eighe
It isn’t only climbers who get misty-eyed about the awe-inspiring mountains and ancient pinewoods of Britain’s first national nature reserve, created 75 years ago
Scrambling, walking and swimming in splendid isolation: 75 years of the UK’s national parks
Our writer first hiked in the Lake District, Eryri and Dartmoor in the 1970s. Their beauty remains unrivalled, but they are more popular than ever. So, here’s how to avoid the crowds
‘Tastes of salt, smells of coffee’: why Trieste is one of Italy’s best food cities
The historic port is a cosmopolitan gateway to global flavours and traditions. And it’s barely on the tourist trail. Take a tour …
A celebration of wildness and wonder: the Peak District national park at 75
The wild moors and gentle dales of the UK’s oldest national park are just as inviting today as they were when it was created in 1951
Wildlife abounds – even in our cities: readers’ favourite UK nature reserves and national parks
From a deconsecrated London cemetery to a Cumbrian seal colony, our readers select wonderful ‘havens for both human and non-human visitors’
Can an Austrian hostel give a luxury ski chalet a run for its money?
Ski accommodation can be prohibitively expensive, but a cosy youth hostel puts the Montafon resort and its glorious runs within reach for those on a budget
On the trail of the Romantics in the Welsh borders
The ruins of Tintern Abbey have inspired artists and poets. Now, the restoration of a historic inn has given visitors a perfect base for exploring this corner of Monmouthshire
Totally Med: exploring Menton, where the French and Italian rivieras meet
Feted for its warm winters and famous lemons, the seaside border town has attracted artists and writers from around the world
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Tell us about your favourite break in France, whether it was in the town or countryside – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Five of Europe’s best accessible island escapes
From the Venetian lagoon to the sparkling Med, these island getaways offer a welcome change of pace just a short hop from the mainland
‘I have the island to myself’: how to be a castaway in Cornwall
Book an overnight stay in the cosy smuggler’s cottage on Looe Island and you get to enjoy this marine nature reserve after the day trippers have gone home
Pristine waters teeming with marine life: a deep dive into the Greek island of Alonissos
Divers come for one of the world’s most significant marine reserves, but there’s plenty to do on land too – from hiking trails and beaches to seafood tavernas
‘No cars, unspoilt beaches and seabirds rule’: readers’ favourite European island escapes
From the rugged north of Scotland to the glittering Aegean, our tipsters recommend islands for slowing down, lazing around and taking in nature