‘A world in itself’: how I fell for the peculiar magic of Lundy
Curry tasting in Fife, oysters on Exmoor: expert tips for foodie holidays around Britain
November 2023
Turn the stone to keep the devil away: Bonfire Night in a Devon village
In Shebbear, bellringers, a speech by the vicar and a hog roast combine in a fokloric ritual aimed at averting disaster
August 2023
My north Devon adventure – with a mad dash to the island of Lundy
Lakes, mountains and distant isles: 15 of the most tranquil places to visit around the UK
Five of the best walks on England’s South West Coast Path
The Guardian picture essay
Coast to coast: snapshots of Cornwall’s new Tamar valley walk
July 2023
Wild camping allowed on Dartmoor again after court appeal succeeds
Dartmoor National Park Authority had appealed against January high court ruling that outlawed practice
A wilder kind of campervanning: park and hike on Dartmoor
A new style of holiday offers off-grid seclusion in a rented campervan, with Devon just one of many places pairing UK landowners with nature-loving travellers
Peaks and valleys: how reconnecting with nature helped me with grief
William Searle was never able to show his daughter the magic of the New Forest. Moving to a remote Cornish valley gave him a much-needed new direction
February 2023
Taking the Tesla to Truro? Warnings over lack of electric charging points
Holiday spots risk being overwhelmed this summer as many are not ready to deal with rise in electric vehicles
January 2023
Country diary
Country diary 1973: Off the beaten track in north Devon
‘Nothing can take its place’: dismayed Dartmoor wild campers share memories
December 2022
Car-free UK
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
November 2022
Let it glow: 10 best Christmas light displays in Britain
Add sparkle and cheer to dark nights at these festive illuminations and light trails
August 2022
A great coast walk to a great pub: the Anchor Inn, Dorset
Dramatic views, a jungly undercliff and geological wonders are the highlights of this South West Coast Path route to a brilliantly sited hostelry with great beer and food
June 2022
Wild swimming with a backpack? Welcome to cross country swimming
With the help of some innovative kit, these adventurers can easily negotiate both land and waterways
May 2022
Some of Europe’s best beaches are along the British coastline
Letter: Keith Ruddle was surprised that Woolacombe beach did not make it into a list of 40 of Europe’s best
