A 136km (85 mile) stretch of the England Coast Path was officially opened in Essex yesterday. Running from Tilbury to Wallasea Island, via Southend-on-Sea, this section of the slowly-emerging national trail takes in varied landscapes of saltmarsh and grasslands, sandy beaches, nature reserves, industry, historic sites, townscapes, and seaside amusements.
The Irish Government today announced the creation of a new National Park, the country's eighth. Located on the Dingle Peninsula, Páírc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí includes the rugged Conor Pass, the unique island of Sceilg Mhichíl, and Mount Brandon, one of...