On your bike: our favourite cycle routes in England

Leave the car behind and explore Britain’s highways, byways and coastal pathways on two wheels.

Stellar skies: the world’s best stargazing spots

Look at the stars, look how they shine for you.

The best Exmoor picnic spots

Whether you are looking for a bench with a view or a grassy meadow with a stream, you can find it on Exmoor.

Tarr Steps

Be cautious about sunbathing on the stones . . . Legend has it that the Devil built the bridge, so was understandably peeved when…

Porlock Weir

At Porlock Weir, the shingle bar protected a tidal inlet and kept the harbour open – as it has been now for at least…

The Doone Valley

This is a seductive region of tea shops, pubs, medieval bridges – and Lorna Doone. From Watersmeet the lovely East Lyn River draws you…

Combe Martin

There’s plenty to admire here, as the town has a long and interesting history. Squeezed into the crease between two hillsides, within an Area…