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The Village of Craster & Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland

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If you are lucky enough to find yourself in the North East then a visit to the village of Craster & Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland is a must.  Craster is a pretty fishing village set on the north east coast of England amid an area of outstanding natural beauty.  It has a charming little harbour, which is surrounded by …

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Meet the Remarkable Trees in Swinley Forest in Berkshire

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If it’s a walk in an English woodland that you’re looking for then a visit to meet the remarkable trees of Swinley Forest in Berkshire is for you.  Situated to the south-west of Windsor Great Park the forest stretches from Bracknell, in the north, to Bagshot, in the south.  It is owned and managed by the Crown Estate and …

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New Haw Lock on The River Wey, New Haw, Surrey

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New Haw Lock on The River Wey, New Haw, Surrey is a pretty little spot, located slap bang in the middle of a largely residential area in the heart of Surrey.  (map)  There is a little car park right by the lock, located to south east of it, so if you find yourself at The White Hart pub …

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Butser Hill, Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshire

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Butser Hill is the most glorious place, high up on the South Downs, roughly three miles down the A3 from Petersfield.  It forms part of the South Downs Way, which runs for approximately 100 miles from Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in East Sussex.  At 271m high it is the highest point on the main ridge of the …

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A Dog walk with a View at Crickley Hill Country Park, Cheltenham

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Crickley Hill Country Park is beautiful spot located just outside Cheltenham between Birdlip and Shurdington (map) where the hills of the Cotswolds hug the Regency spa town of Cheltenham, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).  We began our dog walk with a view at Crickley Hill Country Park, Cheltenham in the car park, which is reached …

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