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A day aboard the Dartmouth Express: 'You half expect Hercule Poirot to hurry along the corridor with Captain Hastings in tow'
Heritage railway trips offer a slice of 1930s glamour in an era, as Toby Keel found out on a trip on the Dartmouth Express.
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Walking Exmoor: 'The views open out and there's just me, a lone figure in an immense, almost featureless landscape'
Fiona Reynolds walks in the footsteps of Lorna Doone and finds that there’s still a feeling of wilderness out on Exmoor.
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Dog-friendly London: Where to eat, shop and stay with your four-legged friend
Planning a trip to the capital, but don’t want to leave the most important member of the family at home? Emma Hughes pulls together the ultimate Country Life guide to dog-friendly London. Illustrations by Sholto Walker.
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North Cornwall or South Cornwall – which is the place for you?
Rosie Paterson and Kate Green battle it out in this age-old debate while offering up their top tips on how to make the most of the one which you chose to visit.
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Climbing the Sugar Loaf, the irresistibly perfect mountain in a ‘wild and lovely’ setting
The Sugar Loaf in Wales’s Black Mountains is a satisfying little peak to conquer, as Fiona Reynolds explains.
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Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast: Golf, Game of Thrones and the most spectacular cliff walk in Europe
Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast seems to be on a roll at the moment – and this year it'll have the eyes of the world on it as it hosts golf's greatest championship, with The Open coming to Royal Portrush. Toby Keel paid a visit.
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The secret history of the milestone, from Roman Britain to Industrial Revolution and beyond
The milestones which help travellers find their way across Britain have been a feature of the nation's highways and byways for 2,000 years. Matthew Dennison traces their history.
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Five magnificent winter walks in Britain, from the Brecons to the Broads
A brisk winter walk is the perfect way to shake off the blues of the cold, dark months – here are five superb spots to inspire you to get out there.
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A winter weekend in Cornwall by train: No crowds, no cars, just blissful peace and beauty
Cornwall is even more beautiful without the summer crowds, says Kate Green, and you don't even need to drive to get the most out of a trip to the tip of England.
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Mousehole: A charming dot on the map perfect for fishing, unwinding and soaking in the Cornish culture
The tiny fishing village of Mousehole, in the farthest reaches of Cornwall, is a charming spot for swimming, spider crab, art and everything in between. James Elwes explores.
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Bicester Village: A delicate mixture of luxury shopping, teeming crowds and stunning British countryside
Alexandra Fraser visits ‘the Bond Street of Oxfordshire’ and their delectable new Café Wolseley, just in time for the Christmas rush.
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Across Scotland by motorbike: The wonders of Raasay, and the joys of Calum's Road
This summer, Country Life's Steve Ayres travelled across Scotland by motorbike. This latest instalment of his adventures sees him visit the spectacular island of Raasay, where he finds the island's first legal distillery and a road built single-handedly by one man over the course of a decade.
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Sporting life: The best spots in the Cotswolds to enjoy country pursuits
From sailing to shooting, Holly Kirkwood explains why the Cotswolds is such a Mecca for country sporting enthusiasts.
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Walking Hadrian's Wall: An epic walk from coast to coast and back in time
One of Britain’s most famous landmarks makes for an epic walk back in time – and it's a journey that Fiona Reynolds took this summer.
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Jason Goodwin: 'I want to see a city when it’s at work, not merely taking our money at the turnstile'
Our columnist, ever the reluctant tourist, laments his removal from country life for a family holiday.
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It’s a shore thing: The finest beaches in Jersey
From puffin-spotting and strawberry ice cream to rocky descents and churches dotted with shells, Sophie Barling explores Jersey’s finest beaches.
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Across Scotland by bike: Glorious views, great curries – shame about those midges...
Country Life's Steve Ayres is taking a trip that's a biker's dream: touring Scotland on a Triumph Tiger XRX 1200. In his latest dispatches he visits the birthplace of British Christianity, finds a superb curry in a surprising spot and does battle with tens of thousands of midges...
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12 fascinating facts about Somerset, from to King Arthur’s Avalon to the skeleton at the bottom of Cheddar Gorge
From the watery Levels and mystical Glastonbury Tor to the wild, heathery hills of Exmoor, Somerset is a vast, mainly rural county with origins that stretch back through the mists of time. Here are some fabulous facts about the stunning area.
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Across Scotland on a motorbike: The start of a spectacular journey
Country Life's Steve Ayres has long had a dream: to traverse Scotland on a classic British motorbike. Now, he's making that dream come true.
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Things to do in half-term, from Legoland to Petworth, and a deer safari in Shropshire
The fine weather has arrived in time for half-term, and with children across the nation on holiday here's our list of suggestions for things to do.
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Jason Goodwin: How to spend 24 hours in London without spending a penny
Our columnist Jason Goodwin headed to London expecting to have to dig deep to keep himself and his wife entertained. Instead, even the thank-you present for his hosts didn't cost him a penny.
