New safe scenic footpath opens along River Avon in Devon
A new safe, scenic footpath along the River Avon in Devon has opened, fulfilling a long-held dream of local residents for accessible riverside access.
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Cuba's water crisis deepens as power cuts leave taps dry
Nearly 3 million Cubans face water shortages as power cuts halt pumping stations. Residents haul water daily amid fuel shortages and US sanctions.
Brent's 'best kept secret' park wins Green Flag award for first time
Brent doubles its Green Flag parks to four, with Mapesbury Dell and Preston Park receiving the prestigious international award for the first time.
Immersed in a summer meadow's rich, chromatic aura
A country diary entry describes the overwhelming beauty of a flower meadow at Hartington Meadows, Derbyshire, invoking Edward Thomas's poem Haymaking and the sense of ancient life.
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Heatwave reveals lost 17th-century garden at Chatsworth
Scorching temperatures and drought have revealed the outline of a 17th-century garden, the Great Parterre, on the lawns of Chatsworth in Derbyshire, hidden for over 300 years.
Hackney tops London parks with 34 Green Flags in 2026
Hackney has been named London's best borough for parks in 2026, winning a record 34 Green Flag Awards, beating Westminster and Southwark.
Vaud: Switzerland's Slow Tourism Paradise
Discover Vaud, a Swiss canton embracing slow tourism with free lakeside swims, hiking, and the Tulip Festival featuring 140,000 tulips—perfect for avoiding overcrowding.
North London's hidden park with ponies and views
Fryent Country Park in Brent spans 103 hectares of countryside, offering grazing ponies, panoramic views from Barn Hill, and over 800 wildlife species, making it a peaceful escape from the city.
Hackney Leads London with 34 Green Flag Parks
Hackney has won the most Green Flag awards in London with 34 parks, surpassing Westminster's 33 and Southwark's 30, highlighting its commitment to green spaces.
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Two More Harrow Parks Earn Green Flag Status
Harrow now has 10 Green Flag parks after Pinner Village Gardens and West Harrow Park received the award, more than neighboring boroughs combined.
Mayfair park reopens after £25m green upgrade
Grosvenor Square in Mayfair reopens July 20 after a £25m refurbishment, adding 150,000 plants, wetlands, and climate resilience features as a 'gift to London'.
3 London boroughs adopt Right to Grow for allotments
Southwark, Hounslow, and Hackney have adopted Right to Grow policies. Campaigners urge City Hall to create a London-wide framework to convert unused public land into allotments and gardens.
Port Meadow named top beach near London despite no sea
Port Meadow in Oxford has been named one of the best beaches accessible from London by The Telegraph, despite being miles from the coast. The River Thames offers swimming spots amid ancient meadow.
Chris Beney obituary: Accessible paths champion dies at 93
Chris Beney, who championed accessible paths in Hertfordshire and beyond, has died aged 93. He helped shape British Standards for path structures and co-founded the Centre for Outdoor Accessibility Training.
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Wowcher Garden Swing Chair with Canopy: Deal & Review
Wowcher offers a garden swing chair with canopy at a discounted price. This article reviews the deal, features, and value for money.
7 low-cost ways to keep your home cool without AC
As another heatwave looms for the UK, experts share seven sustainable, low-cost methods to cool your home without air conditioning, from external blinds to £5 sheets.
Eastbrookend Country Park: Sculpture Trail, Fishing, Tea Room
Discover Eastbrookend Country Park in Dagenham, a 76-hectare green space with a sculpture trail, fishing lakes, tea room, and community orchard. Perfect for shaded walks and fishing.
Kitchen scraps and garden cuttings: green waste compost
Learn how to turn kitchen scraps and garden cuttings into nutrient-rich compost with this step-by-step guide from gardening experts.
Grow Tayberries: Raspberry-Blackberry Hybrid for Sunny Beds
Tayberries, a cross between raspberry and blackberry, offer abundant fruit with less effort. Plant in a sunny bed with compost mulch and enjoy fresh or in jams.
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Fenton House Garden: Entry at £8.50 in Hampstead
Fenton House in Hampstead offers a secret garden with entry from £8.50. Explore walled gardens, orchards, and historic musical instruments at this National Trust property.
Dunblane: Cleanest Air, Easy London Trip
Dunblane in Stirlingshire recorded the UK's purest air in 2025, per IQAir. The medieval town offers a scenic high street, historic sites, and easy rail access from London.
Pimlico Gardens makeover approved with café and toilets
Westminster City Council approved plans to refurbish Pimlico Gardens, adding a café and public toilets to the underused 1.5-acre Grade II listed park.
Are There Places on Earth Where Humans Haven’t Been?
Readers explore whether any places on Earth remain untouched by humans, examining remote regions and the reasons for their inaccessibility.
Dulwich Park: tree-shaded oasis with boating lake and pizza
Dulwich Park in Southwark offers a 29-hectare Green Flag award-winning green space with a tree-lined path, boating lake, and café serving sourdough pizzas, near East Dulwich, voted one of London's best places to live in 2025.
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Visually impaired students build den in Edinburgh woods
Visually impaired students Kearyn and Adrianna describe building a den in the Astley Ainslie hospital gardens, appreciating the sounds and smells of the woodland.
Bedfords Park: East London's underrated woodland haven
Discover Bedfords Park in East London, a 215-acre Green Flag nature reserve with woodland, wildflower meadows, a herd of red deer, and a historic walled garden from the 1770s.
Midsummer garden planning: shade and sun design tips
Use high summer to assess your garden's sunny and shady spots. Plan design changes, note what works, and prepare for September planting.
Listening to gardeners chat: pure joy
The author revels in eavesdropping on gardeners' conversations, finding them full of wisdom, humor, and a shared love of nature.
How to garden in a heatwave: recycling bathwater and shade tips
Lawns don't need watering in a heatwave. Expert tips include recycling bathwater, using shade, and watering plants efficiently to save water.
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Shaded North London woodland walk near King's Cross
Escape the heat with a shaded woodland walk at Camley Street Natural Park in North London, just minutes from King's Cross Tube station.
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