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Herefordshire bus operators hold back from £2 fare cap scheme

Herefordshire's two largest bus operators have not yet committed to a new £2 fare cap starting in January 2027, raising concerns that passengers in the county could pay significantly more than the rest of England.

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Europe's Alpine Escapes: Readers' Favourite Mountain and Lake Getaways

Readers reveal their favourite Alpine and lake destinations across Europe, from Austrian valleys and Italian lakesides to Pyrenean foothills and Tuscan marble peaks. These destinations offer hiking, cycling, water sports and cultural experiences in late summer and early autumn.

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Train into the wild: exploring Yorkshire's Three Peaks by rail

The Yorkshire Dales Explorer train service offers an underrated gateway to the Three Peaks and surrounding limestone landscape. New ticketing options and guided walks make exploring this raw, wild terrain more accessible than ever.

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Explore Britain and Ireland's rivers on foot, bike or boat: readers' favourite routes

Readers share their favourite ways to explore Britain and Ireland's rivers on foot, bike and boat, from Yorkshire's Wharfe to Ireland's Shannon. Eight routes reveal hidden history, wildlife and natural drama.

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Alpine Wonder: France's Reopened Train Route Climbs from Riviera Glamour to Mountain Peaks

France's Train des Merveilles reopened in December 2025 after major restoration, offering a spectacular two-hour journey from Nice's Mediterranean coast to the medieval alpine town of Tende. The route climbs 1,000 metres using ingenious engineering including helical loop tunnels, passing through ...

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Stepping Back in Time: Poland's 1980s Retro Train Journeys Return This Summer

Poland's PKP Intercity is running nostalgic 1980s-themed train journeys throughout summer 2026, complete with period dining cars, vintage menus and authentic communist-era atmosphere. The service celebrates the railway's centenary and offers passengers a slower, more reflective way to explore the...

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Solo autumn walks for women: embrace solitude safely on four stunning European routes

Women can walk solo safely and joyfully with proper planning. Discover why autumn is ideal for solo hiking, how to prepare, and four stunning European routes—from the Swiss Alps to the English South Downs—perfect for beginning your solitary walking journey.

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Europe's finest mountain huts: remote refuges with spectacular views

Ten exceptional mountain huts across Europe offer hikers and climbers spectacular views, historical intrigue, and the warmth of mountain hospitality—from a repurposed battleship in Spain to a Cold War tunnel system in Norway.

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Readers' favourite UK holidays: from Dorset beaches to a Scottish island paradise

Readers reveal their favourite hidden UK holiday destinations, from a Dorset beach with Mediterranean charm to a remote Scottish island with turquoise waters. Discover lesser-known gems across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Walking Three Nations: The Alpe Adria Loop Across Austria, Slovenia and Italy

The Alpe Adria loop is an eight-day walking trail spanning 750 kilometres across Austria, Slovenia and Italy. This moderate-graded, week-long alternative takes hikers through dramatic peaks, Alpine meadows and charming villages, with the three nations renewing their cooperation agreement in 2026.

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Café Clement, London: A Surprisingly Refined Thames-Side Brasserie

Nick Jones' Café Clement at the new St Clement Hotel delivers refined French-Italian brasserie cooking that justifies its early hype. Two months in, the restaurant proves it's more than celebrity rumpus.

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A Bond Villain's Lair in the Clouds: Inside the Dolomites' Most Audacious Mountain Refuge

Santnerpass Hut in Italy's Dolomites combines striking modern architecture with sustainable practices. Perched at 2,734 metres and reopened in 2023, this gleaming refuge features passive solar heating, timber interiors, and entirely vegetarian cuisine—a remarkable achievement in high-altitude hos...

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