The UK section of the pilgrimage runs through Berkshire and Hampshire to Southampton, where the faithful would set sail for Spain. And it’s now all waymarked

The limpid waters of the River Test link a stroll over chalk hills to a pub serving fine rustic roasts

Neil Ansell knows almost every inch of the New Forest, a favourite childhood haunt. He returns to share his favourite spots

No need to head to Dorset or Devon for quaint villages, walks and pubs – this west Hants site, now with revamped narrowboat, offers rural bliss without the crowds

Our writer’s special spot in a timeless corner of southern England holds a sense of deep peace and isolation

The island isn’t only for summer holidays: the colder months are perfect for birding and walks along trails that will form part of the England Coast Path

The home of the nature-obsessed clergyman is a treasure trove of flora, fauna and kids’ games. And there’s even a gallery devoted to heroic explorers

From the Scottish coast to the Channel Islands, gear up for our pick of the best ways to explore the British isles on two wheels

This riverside attraction, where maritime history can be explored at a gentle pace, offers a relaxed family day out

From Del Boy’s three-wheeler and Harry Potter’s Flying Ford Anglia to crazy Top Gear contraptions, this museum in the New Forest has tankfuls of va-va-voom

One of Europe’s largest cathedrals, beguiling old buildings and reminders of a mythical past all feature in this walk around King Alfred’s capital

How can Kirsty Pope persuade her mud-averse husband to go on a forest activity break in winter? By staying in a luxury Forestry Commission cabin where you can observe the nature from your sofa

Tripadvisor has crowned the home of Peppa Pig World as the UK’s best amusement park but it’s the mix of nature, wildlife and attractions – including its new ‘Lost Kingdom’ – that makes it such a hit

This new 10-room B&B rises above its jokey prison theme and is actually a rather stylish bolthole – and the ‘cells’ are comfortable