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Discovering Britain: Walking the Quantocks with Wordsworth and Coleridge
Feb 17, 2021
Written by
Rory Walsh
For Discovering Britain this month, Rory Walsh takes a Romantic stroll in the Quantocks
Discovering Britain: Harlech Castle
Jan 27, 2021
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month’s Discovering Britain viewpoint Rory Walsh visits a Welsh castle with a dry water gate
Discovering Britain: The twin peaks of the Berkshire Downs
Dec 11, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month's Discovering Britain trail, Rory Walsh encounters a view of twin peaks on the Berkshire Downs
A country divided: Why England's North–South divide is getting worse
Dec 03, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
England has long suffered from a North–South divide. Despite numerous attempts to tackle it, the rift shows no sign of healing
Discovering Britain: Steall Falls, Glen Nevis
Nov 12, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month's Discovering Britain viewpoint, Rory Walsh celebrates Steall Falls in Glen Nevis
Scotland’s snow hunters: tracking the last remaining patches
Nov 06, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Every year a group of dedicated volunteers measures the last remaining snow in the UK
Matlock Bath: the seaside resort miles from the sea
Nov 06, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month’s Discovering Britain trail Rory Walsh dips into a unique Peak District village
Southend Pier: a lengthy icon of the Victorian British seaside
Sep 07, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month's Discovering Britain viewpoint Rory Walsh takes a short look at a long pier
Discovering Dunbar: following the footsteps of naturalist John Muir
Aug 11, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
Who was John Muir? How did his views and philosophy change the world? And what connection does he have with Dunbar? In this month's Discovering Britain focus, Rory Walsh retraces the footsteps of this renowned naturalist, botanist and explorer
Surf's up: discovering the secrets of Widemouth Bay
Jul 14, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
For July's Discovering Britain viewpoint Rory Walsh hears about a Cornish beach with a secret
The great indoors: discovering Britain virtually
Jul 02, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month’s Discovering Britain, Rory Walsh visits several places without going outside
Dunston Staiths: coal survivor on the River Tyne
Jun 12, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month’s Discovering Britain viewpoint Rory Walsh visits a unique industrial landmark
Devil’s Dyke: ‘the grandest view in the world’
May 27, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month’s Discovering Britain Trail, Rory Walsh explores a South Downs beauty spot
Exploring birdlife on the Calf of Man
Apr 29, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month’s Discovering Britain viewpoint, Rory Walsh explores birdlife on the Calf of Man
Coronavirus: a former member of SAGE explains how the science advisory group really works
Mar 31, 2020
Written by
Ian Boyd
Ian Boyd, once a member of the Science Advisory Group for Emergencies – a sub-committee of COBRA – explains how the group advises the British Government in times of crisis
Horsing around on Galleywood Common
Mar 25, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
We’re all keeping ourselves to ourselves for now, but not long ago Rory Walsh travelled to Galleywood Common to learn about this Essex landmark’s equine history
Dossier: The failure of Britain’s national parks
Mar 12, 2020
Written by
Mark Rowe
According to the World Conservation Union, Britain’s national parks ‘only just’ meet the nature conservation standards for international recognition. With tourist numbers far outpacing levels of wildlife, are we managing these vital green spaces in such a way that they can…
A gorgeous view: the making of Avon Gorge
Jan 08, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month’s Discovering Britain viewpoint Rory Walsh looks below Bristol’s famous bridge
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