55 h. ago Epsom security stop Derby pub drinkers staging race over track

A group of 14 tried to stage an impromptu race over the Derby course after an afternoon spent in a local hostelry, a week before the big race

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7 d. ago The ancient woodland walk with river views and a proper pub stop

This ethereal forest is also scattered with archaeological features, from ancient trackways to the remains of an old mill, and the trails feature epic views over the Severn Estuary.

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8 d. ago The pretty village an hour from Manchester with a lakeside café, cobbled streets and three pubs

Enjoy a stroll around this gorgeous village and stop off at a pub or cafe along the way

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9 d. ago ‘The soul of Irish traditional music’: a musical journey through County Clare

Ireland’s west coast is home to a flourishing live music scene, with the pubs and music festivals attracting world-class playersA hilly lane curves round Bunratty Castle. Through an open window, I hear a harpist plucking notes at a banquet drifting as the sun sets low over the battlements. On the other side of the lane, smoke drifts from Durty Nelly’s pub, where a singer is halfway through The Parting Glass. A short walk away, the limestone facade of the Creamery hints at its past lives – as a stagecoach stop, a dairy, a roadside inn. Tonight, it’s a pub.Inside, Bríd O’Gorman plays the fluttering melody of The Cliffs of Moher on her flute, accompanied by Michael Landers on guitar – a quiet moment before the small crowd erupt into applause as Cian Lally pulls our pints. Just 10 minutes from Shannon airport, Bunratty village sits in the south-eastern corner of Ireland’s most musical county. Along the bar, visitors from the US and France lean in, quietly captivated – likely having thei...

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3 w. ago I did the ultimate spring road trip with castle ruins, coast walks and proper pub stops

Take an epic road trip to road trip to discover epic castles, cliffs and mythical stories, shaped and inspired by the dramatic coastline

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last month This stunning walk has the best sunset views and plenty of pub stops

The Cardiff Bay Trail is a 6.5 mile circular route around Cardiff Bay and Penarth and is perfect for a post-work walk or bike ride

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