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If exploring the great outdoors by day and stargazing by night sounds like your idea of a good time, a camping trip could be your ideal summer holiday this year. A great choice for the whole family, many campsites offer on and off-site activities for small children and teenagers, while adults can relax and enjoy some time away. Here are the best family campsites in the UK…

Going abroad feels a bit of a way off, but if you’re bored of the same walking routes, it might be time to start planning a trip to one of the UK’s National Parks ready for when restrictions begin to ease. With beautiful landscapes spanning England, Scotland and Wales, there’s something for everyone – whether you want a local family day trip or a week-long adventure. Here are ten spots to bookmark for later.

Few men are more qualified to offer Scotland recommendations than Ian G Black. One glance at the photographer's Instagram feed indicates he knows every nook and cranny of the key cities - along with much of the expansive rural lands too. Here, he reveals his must-visits across the country...

Christmas 2020 is going to be a bit different, but with the restrictions come opportunities. Perhaps this is the year just the two of you can finally settle in beside a roaring fire in a country retreat, or explore the great outdoors and take on a Boxing Day swim. Here are eight of the UK’s best luxury hotels for a last-minute booking over the Christmas period…

As a city, London has some of the best green spaces on offer and what better time to explore them than now? From short strolls in East London to long walks by the Thames, here are the ten of the best trails in the capital.

Owning a dog is the perfect excuse to get outside and move more. From National Trust woodlands in the Home Counties, to long walking trails on the coast, here are some of the best circuits to bookmark in the south east – plus the dog-friendly apps to help you find your way.

Like the sound of long walks, open fires and hot tubs beneath the stars? If you're looking to get away from it all, a luxury log cabin could be your ideal base for a staycation. From Scandinavian-style wooden lodges to plush coastal hideaways for two, here are some of the coolest cabins the UK has to offer.

Need a break but can’t risk two weeks of quarantine afterwards? The UK is one of the best places in the world to go hiking – and walking is one of the best activities for improving your mental health. From quiet, head-clearing weekends away to more serious adventures, here are nine British destinations worth knowing.

Leaning towards the idea of a staycation? With private access to sand and sea, a beach house can be the ideal spot for some R&R – go as a couple, round up your friends, or take the whole family to enjoy the fresh air. Here are the properties to know…

Lots of sports deliver memorable shared experiences, but few can do so against the ever-changing natural backdrop that cycling offers. Right now, the UK is blessed with some of the world’s finest cyclists – which might just be because we’ve also got some of the world’s finest cycling routes. For the enthusiastic amateurs among you, SLMan has rounded up five of the nation’s best destinations for a weekend on two wheels…