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This ‘Scottish Pompeii’ was built before the Egyptian pyramids – discover Britain’s best archaeological finds

From Scotland's Pompeii to Henry VII's favourite warship, Britain has plenty of fascinating archaeological finds
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'Killer bees' are more aggressive than typical honeybees, stinging more vigorously – but do they deserve their deadly reputation & could they reach UK?

So you’ve signed up to a charity walk. Now what? Here’s everything you need to know before tackling the trek

Here's everything you need to know before completing a charity hike - from nutrition to what to take with you
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Why don't we see white dog poop anymore? And why on Earth was it white?

Remember white dog poo? here's what caused it
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It is the fastest animal in the world and can catch its prey mid-air in its deadly claws: Meet one of the world's most incredible birds of prey

Everything you need to know about the planet's fastest bird, including the top speed of a peregrine falcon, its habitats, how to identify and what it eats.
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6 steepest roads in Britain, including the world's steepest: Beautiful, treacherous routes that are definitely not for the faint-hearted

Simon Heptinstall weighs up the contenders for Britain's steepest roads, including one that claims to be the world's steepest
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A beginner's guide to tides: How to understand tide times (and read the sea like a local)

Here’s how to understand the tides of the UK, what you should look out for on tide charts and how to time your beach walks, swims or surfs
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You might have come across an abandoned one on a hike, but what exactly is a hermitage?

On hikes in woodland areas or during trips to landscape gardens, you might come across something called a hermitage… but what actually is a hermitage?
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Sycamore Gap vandals jailed for four years and three months. Is it too long or not long enough? Tell us what you think

As two men are jailed for felling the Sycamore Gap tree, what do you think of the sentencing? Do you agree or disagree with the length?
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Forget Wistman’s Wood and Haytor – these are Dartmoor’s best hidden gems, according to a local

Romantic tors, ancient history, friendly pubs, waterfalls and pretty villages – Dartmoor National Park offers the perfect escape. Fi Darby reveals the moor’s hidden delights
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100 metre drops, boulder fields and mirage-inducing sandflats: Here are the scariest public footpaths in the UK and the world

Not all footpaths are created equal – these are some of the scariest public rights of way in the UK and the world
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16 best walks in Cumbria: One of Britain's most beautiful counties is a glorious rugged landscape of hills, mountains, lakes and coastline

Find the best hiking routes in Cumbria, including path descriptions and maps.
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Is this the prettiest long distance walking trail in the UK? Spot up to 16 counties from one stunning viewpoint

As it's surprisingly hilly, there are plenty of scenic spots along the Cotswold Way.
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