Winning tip: Yorkshire’s magical ‘Little Switzerland’
The area around Hardcastle in West Yorkshire springs into life in mid-March. The woodland floor transforms as if by magic into a soft carpet of wildflowers with bluebells appearing later in the season. The area was once called Little Switzerland because of its steep lush valleys bisected by rushing rivers, silver streams and footpaths. We found it to be the perfect antidote to winter, with shafts of golden sunlight casting their magic rays on all the lovely foliage. Head for a nice pub lunch at the Old Gate in Hebden after a morning walk.
Nigel
Pints and pizza in St Agnes, Cornwall
View image in fullscreen Chapel Porth beach, near St Agnes. Photograph: Paul Martin/Alamy
We have been walking the South West Coast Path for the past few years, taking long weekends when we can. The best trips have been during spring, where you get isolated beaches, sunshine, coconut-scented gorse, delicious food and great walks without the summer crowds. St Agnes was a particular favourite, with nice restaurants and pubs, a good range of Airbnbs and its very own brewery, Driftwood S
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