The Stiperstones

Stiperstones was published in BBC Countryfile
Stiperstones was published in BBC Countryfile

Experience the drama of this wild and atmospheric Welsh Border landscape that attracts the Devil, Wild Edric’s ghost and lightning!

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Explore Turner’s World

Explore Turner's World - published in BBC Countryfile magazine
Explore Turner’s World – published in BBC Countryfile magazine

Step back in time to roam beautiful ruins immortalised two centuries ago by the great Romantic painter JMW Turner.

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Launch into 2014 … on foot!

If 2014 is the year you plan to explore the great British countryside on foot, then you need … … this: BBC Countryfile magazine’s Great British Walks – Your 2014 …

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Conquer Caerleon

Published in BBC Countryfile magazine
Published in BBC Countryfile magazine

Explore the extensive remains of one of the most important Roman military sites in Europe …

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The Miracle on the Mynd

Miracle on the Mynd by Simon Whaley
Miracle on the Mynd by Simon Whaley

BBC Countryfile magazine

The astonishing survival, despite the fury of the elements, of one very determined Reverend …

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Plans for 2013?

Got any plans for 2013 yet? If not, then check out my feature in the January 2013 issue of BBC Countryfile magazine, suggesting ten top country skills courses that you …

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BBC Countryfile magazine – August 2012

The August 2012 issue of BBC Countryfile magazine is out now, featuring my piece about the Roman remains and museums at Caerleon, near Newport, Cardiff. With one of the best preserved Roman amphitheatre’s seen anywhere in the UK, and the only remains of Roman Legionary Barracks visible anywhere in Europe, Caerleon has a lot to offer the Roman aficionado!

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