British Travel Journal | Spring 2020
Eco-friendly tourism is at the top of our 2020 travel agenda. We have introduced a new Sustainable Travel series, kicking off this issue with ideas for Environmental Volunteering, in an eco-conscious quest of our own, we have discovered a supplier of recyclable paper wraps for sending our magazines in the mail. Next issue we will be featuring the UK’s finest eco-friendly holiday homes so, if you know of any hidden gems you are happy to share, please get in touch. Back to this issue - our 10 of The Best Charity Challenges, are sure to inspire. From cycling across Britain to skydiving from 15,000 feet, you can raise some vital charity donations while pushing yourself to your limits. The World Pilot Gig Championships is a seaside spectacle like no other on The Isles of Scilly this May, and we go Behind-the-Scenes ahead of The Cheltenham Festival, this March. Other destinations we uncover this season include the beautiful Lake District, spending a wonderful 48 Hours in St Mawes and the Roseland, an adventure packed weekend on The Isle of Man, and, arguably with the best views in London, our In the Capital series this season takes us to discover the highlights of leafy Greenwich. As always I hope this issue helps to inspire your travel experiences, and the spring season brings you many magical moments spent savouring the glorious British Isles - wherever you choose to visit.
Eco-friendly tourism is at the top of our 2020 travel agenda. We have introduced a new Sustainable Travel series, kicking off this issue with ideas for Environmental Volunteering, in an eco-conscious quest of our own, we have discovered a supplier of recyclable paper wraps for sending our magazines in the mail. Next issue we will be featuring the UK’s finest eco-friendly holiday homes so, if you know of any hidden gems you are happy to share, please get in touch. Back to this issue - our 10 of The Best Charity Challenges, are sure to inspire. From cycling across Britain to skydiving from 15,000 feet, you can raise some vital charity donations while pushing yourself to your limits. The World Pilot Gig Championships is a seaside spectacle like no other on The Isles of Scilly this May, and we go Behind-the-Scenes ahead of The Cheltenham Festival, this March. Other destinations we uncover this season include the beautiful Lake District, spending a wonderful 48 Hours in St Mawes and the Roseland, an adventure packed weekend on The Isle of Man, and, arguably with the best views in London, our In the Capital series this season takes us to discover the highlights of leafy Greenwich. As always I hope this issue helps to inspire your travel experiences, and the spring season brings you many magical moments spent savouring the glorious British Isles - wherever you choose to visit.
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D E L O I T T E R I D E<br />
A C R O S S B R I T A I N<br />
9 DAYS/1,000 MILES<br />
2<br />
Push yourself to the limit and make memories to<br />
last a lifetime on one of the UK’s greatest twowheeled<br />
challenges. Join hundreds of other cyclists<br />
from Land's End to John O'Groats on the ultimate<br />
<strong>British</strong> bike ride - nearly 1,000 miles in nine days<br />
through marvellous landscapes. There’s full support<br />
en route - food, mechanics and medics - leaving you<br />
to focus wholly on making friends – and the road<br />
ahead (5-13 September).<br />
rideacrossbritain.com<br />
T R E K S N O W D O N B Y N I G H T<br />
2 DAYS/1085M<br />
1<br />
Combine an unforgettable experience with a real sense of achievement<br />
on a moonlight trek to the summit of Snowdon, the highest mountain<br />
in England and Wales. On your descent see the sun rise over mountain<br />
slopes and the stunning, rugged landscape of Snowdonia National Park.<br />
Experienced leaders guide the challenge, with full support throughout.<br />
There’s dinner before you ascend and a slap-up celebration breakfast at the<br />
finish (various dates, May-August).<br />
discoveradventure.com/challenges/snowdon-by-night<br />
J U M P F O R J O Y I N<br />
P I T L O C H R Y<br />
132 FEET<br />
3<br />
Here’s a highland fling with a difference!<br />
Head to Perthshire and this special bungee<br />
jump platform 132 feet above the beautiful River<br />
Garry, near Pitlochry. Take a leap and (try to) enjoy<br />
spectacular views of the historic Pass of Killiecrankie,<br />
a dramatic gorge surrounded by ancient trees. Jump<br />
experts Highland Fling Bungee works with charities of<br />
any size and cause and offers jumps all year round.<br />
bungeejumpscotland.co.uk<br />
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