Where tourists seldom tread, part 20: three UK towns that feel like home
In the last of the series, the writer returns to three passed-over places where he used to live – Harrow, Clitheroe and Princetown in Devon
November 2025
Empty beaches guaranteed: a wintry weekend break in north Devon
With stunning beaches, cosy cafes and a lot fewer people, the unspoilt surfing village of Croyde has just as much to offer out of season
September 2025
Car-free UK
The Exmouth factor – exploring the south Devon beach town by bus, train and on foot
Easy to reach by rail and a seafood-lover’s paradise, Exmouth is a perfect place for decompressing, with walks and boat rides on the doorstep
August 2025
A car-free tour of Devon? Just the train journey there would be an adventure
Letters: Briony Mason researches the alternative to visiting the south-west in a car from Lincolnshire
Car-free coast
Coves, caves and Agatha Christie – a car-free tour along the English Riviera in Devon
Mystery, history, unbeatable views and delicious local produce await in this idyllic corner of south-west England, which can be explored by foot, ferry, steam train and bus
Wild camping the easy way: how a secret Exmoor trip pleased everyone – including the farmer
With the help of an adventure platform that connects campers with landowners, we have a remote corner of Exmoor all to ourselves for the night
July 2025
Lookout, Devon! Our overnight stay in a 1940s observation post
A clifftop bunkhouse built for the RAF during the second world war is perfect for a kid-friendly escape – with great views, sea swims, hiking and otter spotting
June 2025
‘Sidmouth became our summer place’: Jeremy Vine on why his family love holidaying in Devon
The broadcaster and author can’t get enough of this stretch of England’s south coast, and has even set his first murder mystery there
May 2025
‘Five-star Exmoor views for £15 a night’: a bothy-to-bothy walk along the North Devon coast
‘They erupt from the moor like castles, monsters and giants’: exploring Dartmoor’s tors
April 2025
‘An epic expanse of golden sand’: the sweeping appeal of North Devon
It’s long been a magnet for surfers, but will this coast’s relaxed vibe and huge beaches persuade a lifelong Cornwall lover to switch allegiance?
March 2025
Saddle up: 10 of the best horse riding breaks in Europe
From camping in Gypsy caravans in Cumbria, to trekking in Transylvania and cantering through olive groves in Crete
The devil waits at every crossroads: a walk between darkness and light on Dartmoor
The new 38-mile Archangel’s Way, a pilgrimage route in a rugged corner of Devon, straddles Christendom and ancient pagan sites
10 of the best Exmoor experiences: day trips, activities and places to stay
Treks and tearooms, scones and safaris… It’s hard to beat this corner of England in the spring
November 2024
Devon sent: a short, epic train ride into the wintry wonders of the Exe estuary
The spectacular estuary is a haven for thousands of migrant birds each winter, and perfect to explore on foot and by boat
August 2024
How I found my Dartmoor moment with the gift of wild camping
The freedom to wild camp can make hiking among the majestic tors and ancient forests even more rewarding, but this right is at risk
July 2024
How I found peace on a mindfulness retreat in south Devon
The Sharpham estate has been offering guests an escape from the stresses of modern life for decades. But could it help our writer to deal with his anxiety?
June 2024
‘A world in itself’: how I fell for the peculiar magic of Lundy
Curry tasting in Fife, oysters on Exmoor: expert tips for foodie holidays around Britain
November 2023
Turn the stone to keep the devil away: Bonfire Night in a Devon village
In Shebbear, bellringers, a speech by the vicar and a hog roast combine in a fokloric ritual aimed at averting disaster
