An arty weekend in Berkshire; a spooky walk in Germany; to Athens by train and boat
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Good evening. Weird Walk is a cult zine created by three (anonymous) friends who are fascinated with ancient places and love to share their passion and routes to some of the most mysterious sites in the UK. In our article we choose three weird walks featured in their new book - perfect for this shadowy time of year. In Dartmoor, Fenworthy Forest is an atmospheric location, the “dark evergreens offer up an entrance out of a Grimm’s tale”, with little-known stone circles to discover. Tigh nam Bodach, a pagan shrine in Perth and Kinross in Scotland, is one of Britain’s most enigmatic and isolated ritual sites, while Trellech in Wales offers pagan stones, sacred springs and plenty of folklore. Comedian Stewart Lee penned an introduction to the book and talks of his childhood obsession and hunt for ancient sites. Time perhaps to follow in his footsteps, don boots and cagoules, and explore some of the mysteries of this land.

Andy Pietrasik
Head of Travel

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Story of the week

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In search of strange and sacred sites – the UK’s weirdest walks. Read more

 

Our travel picks of the week

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Stanley Spencer’s ‘village in heaven’ | An arty weekend in Cookham, Berkshire. Read more

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Every witch way | A spooky walk in Germany’s Harz mountains. Read more  

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All stations to Athens | Crossing Europe by train and boat. Read more  

 

Featured trip

Classical Spain

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From the Alhambra in Granada to Seville’s Plaza de España and the magnificent Mezquita in Cordoba, this tour is filled with unforgettable sights.

 

In other news

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Feel the glow: under the mountain into a radon spa in Austria.

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This week's favourite trips

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Classic Greece
Beginning in Athens, this tour takes in many ancient sights including the Parthenon, Delphi, Mycenae and Olympia.

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Walking the Amalfi Coast
Explore this dramatic coastline on foot including the famous Path of the Gods to Positano and Mount Vesuvius.

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Dordogne and Carcassonne
Explore medieval villages, Albi, Sarlat and dramatic Carcassonne, plus visit the Lascaux replica prehistoric cave paintings.

 

Readers tips

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‘An awe-inspiring journey back in time’: readers’ favourite ancient sites in Europe.

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Deal of the week

Save up to 10% on Italy tours - book by 3 November 2023

It’s your last chance to save 10% on selected Italy tours when you book by 3 November 2023. Choose from Puglia, Tuscany, Sicily and more... Prices shown include the discount.

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