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VISITING FORT HENRY, SWANAGE
Swanage is a lovely seaside town on the south coast of England with golden, sandy beaches and plenty of amusements, making it the perfect...
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AN EASY WALK THROUGH RAILWAY HISTORY IN THE NEW FOREST
The New Forest is a beautiful part of the UK, vast landscapes of heather, ferns and forest, one which is very popular with walkers and...
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FINDING THE POETRY OF EDWARD THOMAS IN THE HAMPSHIRE VILLAGE OF STEEP
Lovers of poetry and Slow Travellers can often be synonymous. Here we look at some delightful areas in and around Steep in rural...
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VISITING THE CHALKE VALLEY HISTORY FESTIVAL: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
This wonderful annual event is held in the Chalke Valley, just outside Salisbury in Wiltshire. It is the ideal festival for the Slow...
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BIZZARE AND BEAUTIFUL: AN UNUSUAL SCULPTURE PARK ON THE WELSH BORDERS
The British Ironwork Centre, near Oswestry in Shropshire, has something for all ages. With a large open air museum of steel sculpture...
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VISITING DANEBURY IRON AGE HILL FORT, HAMPSHIRE
Danebury is an Iron Age hillfort in the south of England between the cities of Salisbury and Winchester. For many it is seen as the...
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SEMI-TROPICAL GARDENS ON THE ISLAND OF GIGHA
A peaceful and enjoyable walk around the 54 acre gardens on the pretty island of Gigha. The unique microclimate and rich soil on Gigha...
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KEILLS CHAPEL: BEAUTY AND HISTORY ON THE WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND
One of those magical places which stays with you long after your visit – this little chapel on the west coast of Scotland evokes the past...
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VISITING STONEHENGE: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
There is a lot of misinformation out there about visiting this top tourist site - I've seen gems such as 'the visit is free if you buy a...
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