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Eyam is best known as the plague village. After going into voluntary quarantine to stop the spread of the disease, villagers could no longer attend church services inside. The vicar took to preaching from Cucklet Delf, now known as Cucklet Church. Today you can visit the limestone cavern via a short easy walk from the village. Here’s how to find it.
This easy walk showcases the best of England’s most famous forest. You’ll visit Britain’s biggest oak tree - Major Oak - that is thought to be one of Robin Hood’s main hideouts. You’ll also pass a series of other giant oaks, with gnarled and twisted branches that look like something out of a fairytale. We’re sharing directions, difficulty and trail conditions.
Grasmere is our favourite village in the Lake District. It’s a quintessential chocolate box village with a postcard worthy view around every corner. As charming as the village is, Grasmere has a wild side. We’re sharing all the best things to do here, from swimming under waterfalls, to where to find wild badgers and rare red squirrels.
We’re covering all the best things to do in Dartmoor, from England’s most rare ancient woodland - which feels like you’ve stepped onto the set of The Lord of the Rings - to some of the UK’s best wild swimming spots, secret waterfalls, abandoned quarries, chocolate box villages and great places to dine.
Milford Sound is one of New Zealand’s unmissable destinations with jagged mountain peaks, endless waterfalls and electric blue rivers that have to be seen to be believed. We’re sharing all the best things to do there based on personal experience over several trips, including hidden gems like the secret glow worm colony and where to get the best views.
The entrance to Hodge Close Quarry is incredible. It has wild Indiana Jones vibes, with giant boulders and dense forest dripping in moss, that lead you all the way up to the towering quarry walls. Exploring inside is just as exciting. We’re sharing how to get there as it’s not signposted, as well as what to expect from the trail.
If there’s a more magical forest in England, we haven’t found it yet. It’s no wonder it inspired Tolkien when writing The Lord of the Rings! More recently it’s been a backdrop to some very famous movies including Harry Potter and Star Wars. We’re sharing everything you need to know to plan your visit, including what the trail is like and photography tips.
The Kinder Scout via Kinder Downfall circular walk is one of the best in the Peak District. The scenery is spectacular and it’s a relatively easy walk, despite taking you to the highest point in the Peaks. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the track, including directions, difficulty and trail conditions.
