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The linen renaissance

A field in urban Blackburn could be the start of a fashion revolution, according to Patrick Grant of BBC series The Great British Sewing Bee. He wants to revive Britain’s once-great linen industry – and help save the planet

Sleep on the wild side

Fabulous walking holidays don’t need to break the bank, says Julie Brominicks, after discovering the joys of permit camping in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs

Beacons bothy

Discover peace, wild waters and mountain air at this tiny shelter in the Brecon Beacons National Park, says Abigail Whyte

Deep within the marshes

Head to the North Norfolk coast this spring for a family break to enjoy big skies, shoreline walks and even a dip in the North Sea, says Sarah Hardy

Pilgrimage of hope

Four youth hostels, nine churches and 30 miles of glorious Peak District countryside make this a multi-day spring journey to remember, enthuses Helen Moat

Access the dales

Children with mobility disabilities and their families will be able to access more of the Yorkshire Dales National Park thanks to new charity Access the Dales, reveals Debbie North

Slumbering in the mournes

Meelmore Lodge is so well positioned that you don’t even need a car to begin your day of exploring; just wake up and walk directly from your tent or room into the Mourne Mountains, says Helen Fairbairn