These elite abodes now open their grand entrances to the hoi polloi. Here are the beauties to add to your bucket list

The Alpe Adria loop is an eight-day walking trail that crisscrosses borders, taking in dramatic peaks, glorious meadows and charming places to stay

From autumn foliage to springtime bluebells, these routes make a lovely day out at any time of year

With queues at the summit of Snowdon and congestion on the crags of Helvellyn, here’s where to go for a hike without the crowds

The county may be best known for the lakes but its coastal stretch is ripe for exploring too

From September hikes in Slovenia to a smaller Canary Island for November, the low-season is full of enticing trips

The Continent is littered with burgs, castillos, linnat, slott and schlosses – and these are the best

Our expert hiker gives her verdict on the best walks in the land, from the West Highland Way to the South West Coast Path

The new Stonehenge Explorer Tour means visitors don’t have to wait for the solstice to step inside the stone circle. The catch? It’s £295

These low-frills escapes are filled with simple, nostalgic pleasures, with no electronic devices required

From piers to saucy postcards, these are the best and most endearingly eccentric aspects of our classic resorts

Super size me! Take one of these 21 big trips in 2021 (when we’re allowed) and meet tribes, spot rare creatures and cycle through mountains

Fewer crowds. More ancient sites. Better experience? A new trekking route in Peru’s Inca heartland uses a range of local trails to reach Machu Picchu without the crowds

With the British Museum exhibition sold out until 2027, visit the Berkshire town where you can see it for free – and do a lot more besides

For an authentic seaside escape, head to one of these spots where the lobster pots aren’t just decorative

From a less-crowded camino and the Slovenian Alps to a stunning river trail and Ireland’s remote Beara peninsula

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Just outside Bradford-on-Avon in Wiltshire, this affordable B&B hits all the right notes. Plus, what to do and eat in the historic town, and where to walk nearby