Jo Tinsley
Travel writer
Indie magazine maker and slow travel writer.
Recent articles by Jo Tinsley
Just who Britain's eerie Green Man really is, is one of the country's biggest mysteries, but could this ancient spirit of mischief be the hidden guardian of nature?
He appears in pub names, May Day festivals and ancient folklore, but who is the Green Man? Jo Tinsley tracks down the mysterious country character
Tarr Steps walk, Somerset
This seven-mile circular walk in Exmoor begins at Tarr Steps, winding alongside a river through deep forests to the pretty Somerset village of Withypool
Walk: St Michael’s Mount, Cornwall
This nine-mile coastal walk begins at Lamorna Cove, winding along the South West Coast Path past the 'prettiest village in England’, the coastal town of Newlyn and bustling Penzance, ending at iconic St Michael’s Mount.
Blorenge, Monmouthshire walk
The rounded hilltop of Blorenge in the Brecon Beacons National Park was once dominated by industry – now, wildlife flourishes among vast swathes of heather moorland.
UK treasure guide: famous historic finds and how to hunt for precious artefacts
From Roman coins to fossils and priceless gems, stones and metals, there is a wealth of hidden heritage and natural history in the British countryside, which is just waiting to be discovered. Our expert guide reveals how to encounter these and some of the UK's most famous historic finds.
Walk: Elwill Bay, Devon
Begin in a verdant inland valley of Exmoor National Park before striking out on to the South West Coast Path with beautiful views across Elwill Bay on this eight-mile coast walk
