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Barter Books: A Dream Destination for Book Lovers
Barter Books, based in Alnwick Station in Northumberland, is one of the largest secondhand bookshops in England.
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A Walk to Stiperstones from The Bog Mine
A beautiful walk starting and finishing in The Bog and walking along the Stiperstones ridge.
Bamburgh Castle: Northumbria's Ancient Stronghold
Bamburgh Castle, the iconic, much photographed fortress on the Northumberland coast, has defended the surrounding lands for 1500 years.
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Shropshire Hotels
Shropshire is a great place for a shortbreak or longer stay and shropshire hotels come in all shapes and sizes.
Walks in Oxfordshire: North Leigh Explorer
Walks in Oxfordshire vary wildly! Our North Leigh walk includes great views, quiet paths, and the ruins of a Roman villa!
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Exploring the Northamptonshire Countryside: A Walk around Wappenham
Our Wappenham walk is a peaceful exploration of the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside - with an unexpected gem!
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St Oswalds Way: Walk in the footsteps of Northumberland's King
St Oswalds Way is a 97-mile long walking route through stunning Northumberland landscapes.
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A Day Out in Alnwick
Alnwick is a historic town in Northumberland and makes a great day out or weekend away.
Heavenfield and St Oswald's Church
The pretty and peaceful St Oswald's Church sits on the site of Heavenfield battle field in wonderful Northumberland countryside.
Exploring Downton Abbey Village - one for the film fans!
Downton Abbey village was filmed in Bampton in Oxfordshire. Join us as we walk the Downton mile and explore the film locations used in the series.
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Wells-next-the-Sea to Holkham Walk
Follow us on a lovely walk from Wells-next-the-Sea to Holkham and back.
Alnmouth
Alnmouth is a wonderful small coastal village in Northumberland and a great place for a beach stroll.
Wells-next-the-Sea
Wells-next-the-Sea is surrounded in beautiful landscape and makes a great day out or holiday destination.
Alnwick Castle - Home of the Percys
Justly famous as a film location, Alnwick castle and its town are much more than just a beautiful backdrop.
Englemere Pond Nature Reserve
Englemere Pond Nature Reserve: take a peaceful and relaxing stroll in part of an old royal hunting forest.
Norfolk: Endless Skies and Endless Beaches
Long known as a holiday paradise, Norfolk has a long, fascinating history and one of England's most wonderful nature reserves.
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Blakeney to Cley Walk
We described a wonderful walk from Blakeney through salt marsh to Cley and back
Stokesay Castle
Stokesay Castle is a moated medieval fortified manor house in stunning Shropshire countryside.
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