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The ancient Ankerwycke yew tree. Photograph: Gillian Pullinger/Alamy An short easy walk that’s ideal for children. On the opposite side of the Thames to Magna Carta-minded Runnymede, these ancient woods are so sheltered that a 2,500-year-old yew, one of Britain’s oldest trees, is still going strong, while Victorians later accessorised the ruins of a Benedictine priory with carpets of snowdrops. Explore the meadows around Ankerwycke and there are riverbank daffodils, blackthorn blossom, red campion and bluebells, swans and boats. Rigsby’s Wood, Lincolnshire On the edge of Lincolnshire�...

10 of the best campsites in England Caroline Mills © Provided by The Independent Good news for campers: according to the prime minister’s “roadmap” out of lockdown, “self-contained accommodation” can reopen from 12 April at the earliest in England. Campsites and caravan parks should be able to reopen from this date (unless the roadmap changes in the interim), but only if holidaymakers aren’t sharing indoor facilities with other households. Here are the best of the bunch. North: Best for stargazing – Kielder Campsite © Provided by The Independent Kielder Camp...

10 country hotels in Yorkshire for a great British rural escape after lockdown Discover the magnificent Yorkshire Dales and picturesque villages at these country house hotels By Ruth Doherty and edited by Roshina Jowaheer 18/02/2021 Wrea Head Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant After a turbulent 2020 and start to 2021, you'd be forgiven for craving a peaceful escape when we're out of lockdown and the best country hotels in Yorkshire offer all the tranquility and restoration you need for a post-pandemic staycation. Covid-19: Please check the latest government guidance ...

Just before lockdown was imposed again, BOB ADAMS set off on his latest Yorkshire river walk - this time along the Swale. He’s not sure when he’ll finish. But here’s the first leg... As the end of 2020 approached, I decided it was time to start my next river walk. After much deliberation I decided to tackle the River Swale. This river starts high up in the Yorkshire Dales, beyond Keld, at the western end of Swaledale, in my view the most picturesque of the Dales. The Swale is said to be the fastest flowing river in England and apparently can rise three metres in twenty minutes dur...

Storm Christoph: Latest information you need to know 21/01/2021 Flood alerts are still in place across Cumbria and train passengers are advised not to travel until at least noon today as Storm Christoph batters the region. Two flood warnings – for Keswick Campsite and River Eden at Carlisle, Rickerby Park, Swifts and Stoneyholme golf courses – remain in place. People are warned that flooding is expected and immediate action is required. There are still 15 flood alerts – meaning flooding is possible and people should be prepared for: Lower River Eden Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster Ri...