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A few days in Exmoor. My sister and husband were visiting from Norway. We decided to book an airbnb for some winter walking, exploring an area none of us had been to before. The dog friendly barn in Patchole was wonderfully comfortable with a wood burner and double height living area. A perfect base for winter walking. Day 1Hunters Inn to LynmouthWe began our walk at Hunter’s Inn, stopping for coffee and cake before setting off. From there, we followed the path as it climbed steadily up toward the coast (with only one wrong turn)... We reached the coastline and...

On our way back to Calais, we planned a stop to visit some World War I sites in Northern France. We found a campsite in the town of Albert, which served as a convenient base for trips to the Thiepval Museum and the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial. The museum is filled with fascinating information and relics, and the walk around the vast memorial of names of soldiers lost at the Somme is haunting. At the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, we were welcomed by a guide on an exchange from Canada, who gave us an insightful tour of the trenches we found really...

We arrived at Camping Espace Vital in La Grande-Verrière late afternoon, just as the light was starting to soften. We were greated by Paul, the friendly owner, who guided us through the gates and over the grass to find our pitch. He showed us the options and even lent us a longer electric hook-up cable so we could set up with the best view. There was only one other tent in the field, tucked up at the top, so it felt wonderfully peaceful. Paul helped us get the van level using the on-site chocks, then left us to get sorted....

We spent two nights at Espace Vital Camping, in the Morvan National Park, near the village of Saint Leger sous Beuvray. Not far from the historic town of Autun, Burgandy. A wonderfully peaceful campsite, in fact there was only one other tent there at the top of the field. The stars at night were unbelievable with no light pollution around at all. Our campervan pitch with electric was 30 Euros a night. Paul and Leanne were incredibly friendly and helpful hosts. They even provided us with a longer electric lead so that we could have the best view of the...

After leaving La Grave, we drove toward Chamonix to spend a few days there. The weather was beautiful, and the summer crowds had mostly gone home. Day one We enjoyed a few picnic walks, and one of our favourites was the route from Les Bois up to Montenvers, with a picnic stop along the way. The path is steep, but the stunning views make it worth the effort. There’s a buvette on the way, and, of course, several lovely spots for a picnic with a view of the Dru. We made our way up through the wooded path and eventually reached...