‘I slept in ditches and dreamed of marauding raiders’: a wild walk on the Hadrian’s Wall path
The vandalism at Sycamore Gap may have hogged the headlines, but walking the length of the national trail puts these borderlands into thrilling historical context
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‘An awe-inspiring journey back in time’: readers’ favourite ancient sites in Europe
Tell us about a great winter outdoors activity in the UK – you could win a holiday voucher
‘Ablaze with russets and golds’: readers’ favourite places for enjoying autumn
Share a scenic bus route in the UK – you could win a holiday voucher
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Switch from plane to train
We look at ways to reduce your winter holiday carbon footprint, and pick great train-accessible resorts that are doing their bit for the environment
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