The Cairngorms National Park in Scotland, is set to become the UK’s first net zero national park, thanks to a substantial £10.7 million grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This ambitious initiative, dubbed the Cairngorms 2030 project, aims to transform the park into a beacon of sustainability and conservation. […]
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New Yorkshire Coast Cycling Trails Unveiled!
In news that will delight cyclists all over the Northeast of England, a new network of routes along the Yorkshire coastline have been developed for road, touring and gravel bikes. The unveiling of the new Yorkshire coast cycling routes by Route YC, marks a significant addition to the region’s outdoor […]
Read MoreThree British Destinations Appear on the 2024 New York Times Best in Travel List
The most comprehensive and well-regarded travel list out there has been released – and Britain is showing up pretty nicely against some of the world’s most epic locations. In a nod to the diverse beauty and cultural richness of the British Isles, the New York Times has named three British […]
Read MoreWild Camping in Dartmoor National Park is Under Threat – Again!
In a turn of events that has wild campers and nature enthusiasts concerned, the right to wild camp in Dartmoor National Park is now facing new challenges. After Dartmoor National Park Authority’s decision last year to allow wild camping on the moors, the Supreme Court has just granted permission for […]
Read MoreFirst Bison Born in Kent’s Groundbreaking Rewilding Project
In a heartwarming milestone for conservation, the birth of the first bison conceived within the pioneering rewilding scheme near Canterbury, Kent, has been joyfully announced. The monumental event brings the total wild bison count in the herd to a thriving six. A proud spokesperson for Kent Wildlife Trust emphasised the […]
Read MoreBrits Think London is Going to be the World’s First Car-Free City
In a recent survey, London has come out on top for predications as the first city in the world to go completely carless, and by as soon as 2050. Navigating London by bicycle is an exhilarating yet treacherous experience. With bicycle lane disappearing acts and huge amounts of road traffic […]
Read MorePlans Unveiled for a New National Park in Wales, but Not Everyone’s Happy
Whilst the move to establish a new National Park in Wales sounds like a great idea, not everyone is in favour of the plans. Here’s what’s going on and what locals are saying about it. In a significantly bold move towards preserving the environment and promoting sustainable tourism, the Welsh […]
Read MoreA Lot to Unpack? This UK Company is Making Cardboard Tents!
Anyone who has attended a major music festival will know that the aftermath left behind the weekend’s festivities is nothing short of apocalyptic. This company, initially founded as a sixth form project, wants to combat it… with cardboard tents. It’s an ugly but all too familiar sight at festivals: acres […]
Read MoreThis Village Has Been Crowned the Best Beach Resort – Again!
Forget Bournemouth or Brighton, this modest Northumberland village of only 400 residents has been crowned the best beach resort in Britain for 2023, in a survey conducted by Which? – not once, not twice, but for three years in a row. Bamburgh, the charming village nestled along Northumberland’s coastline, has […]
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