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BATHThere is no more entrancing UK city than Bath – a triumph

of elegance more than 2000 years in the making. The

Romans established the city to take advantage of its

therapeutic spring, but it was the architects and wealthy

patrons of the Georgian era who fashioned a city – using

the distinctive cream-coloured local stone – that became

a byword for splendour, and, later, Unesco world heritage-

listed. A compact city, it is a joy to wander around and

soak up the history and atmosphere. And afterwards you

can soak up the famous waters by having a dip in the

magnificent rooftop pool at the Thermae Bath Spa.

EDINBURGHA road trip around this fair isle is incomplete without a visit

to the Scottish capital. The city itself is divided into the Old

Town – a spectacular

network of winding

cobbled streets

spiralling downhill in

the shadows of the

majestic Edinburgh

castle – and the

New Town, a more

cosmopolitan network

of shopping, nightlife

and entertainment.

Beneath the castle,

in the heart of town, are the Princes St Gardens. Take a

picnic and soak up the essence of this truly atmospheric

city. As for whiskey, check out The Bow Bar, around the

corner from the castle, on West Bow. It’s a place you’ll

come back to.

YORKDominated by the epic Minster – the largest gothic

cathedral in Northern Europe – York has a long and

colourful past. Invaded by Vikings and ravaged by the

Great Plague, York’s history dates back to 71AD when

it was founded by the Romans. Every trip here must include

a visit to the Jorvik Viking Centre, alive with the sights,

sounds and wretch-inducing smells of Viking times. Then

discover a deluge of cutesy tea rooms and trinket shops in

The Shambles, a cobbled street which snakes its way

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through the centre of town. Branded the most haunted city

in Europe, York’s shadowy snickleways; narrow, winding

alleyways; and historic buildings are thought to be awash

with things that go bump in the night, all of which you can

hear about on one of the city’s numerous ghost tours.

NEWCASTLERecently hailed the UK’s friendliest city, Newcastle has

pristine pavements, shiny buildings, pricey drinks and

European funding, which has led

to its latest rash of

superimposed ‘culture’. Whether

it’s the Angel of the North or Sir

Norman Foster’s Sage Music

Centre, Newcastle has

developed an identity beyond

football and short-skirted ladies.

The newly developed quayside

is at the heart of modern

Newcastle. There are echoes

of Sydney Harbour in the Tyne

Bridge, but the most impressive feature of the quayside is

the 19th century High Level Bridge. No trip to Newcastle is

complete without downing a pint of the north east’s most

famous export, Newcastle Brown Ale. Otorious Bigg Market

is one place to stop for a drink, while the more

sophisticated Central Station area, pricier Quayside

and gay Pink Triangle are also good for supping.

BELFASTBelfast has shaken off its violent past to emerge a hip and

friendly city that boasts atmospheric bars, cool clubs and

a burgeoning shopping scene. Whereas Dublin has become

ridiculously expensive and swamped with

tourists, Belfast has still retained its unique

character. Discover the political murals of

the Shankill and Falls districts by taking one

of the city’s famous Black Taxi tours, which

also makes a stop at the Peace Wall that

divides the loyalist and republican

communities. The Cathedral Quarter is the

city’s clubbing capital, while you can find

traditional music in the pubs of the

Gaeltacht Quarter in West Belfast.

CARDIFFCardiff is a beautiful city built around a ruined castle with

plenty of greenery right into the centre. The main shopping

areas of Queen Street and the St David’s Centre are

bustling, and the relatively new Cardiff Bay development

gives it a truly cosmopolitan feel. Cardiff is Wales’ nightlife

hub, with plenty of clubs and bars in the main city centre

and also a good few waterside watering holes in Cardiff

Bay. Creation is the largest and best known of the clubs,

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but the smaller venues can go

off too. For live music, there’s

the scruffy-but-affable Barfly.

LIVERPOOLThe legacy left by The Beatles

is still a major draw for most

visitors to this music-loving city.

Check out the Cavern Club, on

Matthew street or the Casbah

Coffee Club in Merseyside – both places where the Fab Four

performed. The Beatles story at Albert Docks recounts the

history of the band and the daily Magical Mystery Tour of

Liverpool takes you to Strawberry Fields and Penny Lane,

as well as other sites of Beatles mythology. The European

Capital of Culture 2008 has always been a key player in the

British art scene, with its Tate and the ‘National Gallery of

the North, the Walker Art Gallery. The live music scene is

very much alive and kicking in Liverpool where it’s possible

to see a gig every night of the week.

GLASGOW Let’s face it, Glasgow is never going to win any “most

beautiful city ” contests – especially given its proximity to

prettier neighbour Edinburgh. But recent regenerative

programs have seen Glasgow shed its rough and down-at-

heel reputation to emerge as a destination city in its own

right. From the Charles Rennie Mackintosh-designed

Glasgow School of Art to the eclectic Burrell Collection,

Glasgow packs plenty of cultural clout. It also boasts a

vibrant café and restaurant scene – its curry houses are

particularly good – and a live music scene that has

spawned many a global star.

MANCHESTEREnergetic and edgy, Manchester is quite simply England’s

coolest northern town. Its vibrant mix of students, young

professionals, artists and fascinating industrial history

mean there’s a real buzz to the

place. And it just seems to be getting

better – with thousands more media

types preparing to call the place

home from 2011 when the BBC

relocates to its purpose built super-

headquarters in Salford.

For music lovers, just remember

that the Madchester days of the 80s

and 90s are long gone. The good

news is you’re still guaranteed a

cracking night out at any one of this

city’s excellent club nights. Or if a

civilised meal is more your ticket,

then head to the Northern Quarter

for an organic feast or out to West Didsbury for a

superb suburban meal – strange but true!

BRISTOLArguably cooler and

definitely less up-

itself than London,

Bristol has carved a

niche for itself as a

Westcountry haven of

alternative arts and music.

You may or may not know

that Bristol is home to

graffiti artist Banksy and

musicians like Tricky and

Massive Attack, but you’ll

definitely pick up on the

city’s creative, slightly

anarchistic spirit as you wander the streets. Take in the

stunning Clifton Suspension Bridge, chill in the Botanical

Garden then seek out some music – Bristol is chocca with

clubs and live music venues. St Paul’s Carnival is a good

time to experience the city’s Afro Caribbean influence.

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SURFING IN NEWQUAYNewquay boasts some of the best surfing

beaches in Europe so grab a board and a

wetsuit, and start riding those gnarly tubes

and bitchin’ breaks. Busy with surfers in the

summer with crowded swells, the beaches

are much quieter in the chilly winter months

– just make sure you wear a wetsuit, booties

and hat before you dive into the icy water.

If you’re a beginner, hire a foamie – a soft

and easy-to- ride board – and if you want

to have fun on small waves, grab a longboard.

Once you’re done with the waves for the

day, Newquay has plenty of wild nightlife

to boot.

SAILING ON THE SOLENTEven if you’re simply pottering along on a calm

day, the feeling of being on a yacht powered

only by the wind and your own sailing know-

how is exhilarating. And whether you’re an old

hand at changing tack or can’t tell port from

starboard, the Solent – the long stretch of

water between the south coast and Isle of

Wight – is a paradise for anyone with an

interest in sailing. There are dozens of yacht

clubs and sailing schools that operate on or

near the Solent, which has novice-friendly

waters yet easy access to more challenging

routes – such as the famous loop around the

Isle of Wight.

GETTING ACTIVE IN THE NEW FORESTOnly 90 minutes by train outside of London,

The New Forest is the perfect place to combine

the great outdoors with getting fit. Boasting

miles and miles of traffic-free cycling tracks

leading deep into its lush interior, The New

Forest is a magnet for cyclists. You can easily

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hire or bring your own bike. And it’s ideal for

beginners or those who like a leisurely pace,

as the topography is fairly flat. But that doesn’t

mean it’s boring. The beautiful landscape

makes it ideal for walkers with both circular

and linear routes wending their way through

the trees, with picnic spots and the odd

country pub along the way. The New Forest is

also a great place to learn bushcraft, archery

and horse riding but if you want to get wet

there are also plenty of opportunities for

canoeing, kayaking and rafting on the

Beaulieu and Lymington Rivers.

HIKING IN DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK Stop for a breather at the top of a rocky moor

in Devon’s Dartmoor National Park and you’ll

no doubt be struck by the almost prehistoric

atmosphere of this ancient land. Rolling green

hills this ain’t and the shock of this rugged-

looking landscape can knock the wind out

of you quicker than the freshest breeze. If

you’re keen to explore some of the 730

miles of public footpaths and bridleways

then your first stop should be one of the

information centres. And you don’t need

to be Bear Grylls, there are a variety of

easygoing walks that suit all abilities. Of

course, you can go the whole hog too and try

out a spot of wild camping. Just make sure you

take plenty of warm and wet weather gear for

when the mists descend and the weather gets

all moody. Lovely!

CYCLING IN ESSEXForget the snooty cliches about Essex

being full of chavs and crap towns, it’s

also home to some of England’s most

beautiful countryside and makes for a brilliant

destination for road cyclists. From Audley

End station, an hour’s journey from Liverpool

Street, you can pick up a cycling route which

meanders through rolling hills and historic

towns such as Thaxted, famed for its pretty

almshouses and 19th century windmill, and

the stunning medieval hamlet of Saffron

Walden. If you need to refuel, you could do

worse than stop off at The Cricketers in

Clavering. As you’d expect from a restaurant

owned by Jamie Oliver’s parents, the food

is fantastic.

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Discover knockout scenery & exciting cities in Scotland WORDS TNT WRITERS

From wild nights out in funky

Edinburgh and Glasgow to the

savage remoteness of the Shetland

Islands and Ben Nevis, the UK’s

highest peak, Scotland has loads to offer the

independent traveller. It’s only a stone’s throw

from London by plane or train too, so weekend

missions are as easy as pie. We’ve picked five

of Scotland’s best attractions.

LOCH NESSYou can’t visit Scotland without checking

out the haunting Loch Ness, a giant and

insanely deep lake wedged between towering

mountains and the supposed home of the

mythical beast, the Loch Ness Monster,

affectionately known as Nessie. Head up to

the ruins of Castle Urquhart, which affords

fabulous views of the loch – and a chance to

spot Nessie.

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDSThe beauty of the Scottish Highlands has been

the stuff of legends for poets, writers and

artists alike for centuries. But what’s

impossible to do justice to is the beguiling

atmosphere of the Highlands. As you gaze

across the mountains, valleys and lakes – the

landscapes somehow take on an ever more

entrancing feel. Maybe it’s the romance of

being amid a genuinely wild and unspoilt

environment, or maybe it’s the unrelenting

nature of the vistas – at almost every twist and

turn a spectacular new scene unfolds. The

Highlands are, without doubt, one of the UK’s,

and Europe’s, most rewarding destinations.

CLIMB BEN NEVISBen Nevis means “venomous hill” in Gaelic: an

ominous name if ever there was one. The UK’s

highest peak is a tough slog through snow and

ice using crampons, rope and ice axes in

winter, while in summer the snow disappears

to make it a scenic and challenging hike.

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NEED TO KNOWWHEN TO GO Any time. Scotland’s climate is cool and wet. January and February are the coldest months. GETTING THERE Direct trains run from London to Edinburgh (4hrs30mins) and Glasgow. (5hrs). Buses run direct from London to Scotland’s major cities. Hire a car at easycar.com/tntmagazine.com for a 5 per cent discount. Budget airlines fly from London to Edinburgh and Glasgow. GETTING AROUND Scotland has an efficient bus and train network. GOING OUT A pint of beer costs about £2.80.ACCOMMODATION Dorm beds start from £9 and private rooms from £18.SEE visitscotland.com

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SCOTTISH CASTLESWith its brooding skies, towering mountains

and glassy lakes, Scotland provides an

enchanting setting for its clutch of modern and

ruined castles. Overlooking the Highlands and

Lowlands, Stirling Castle has a turbulent

history that features many of Scotland’s most

colourful historical characters, from William

Wallace to Mary Queen of Scots. Meanwhile,

Edinburgh Castle dominates the capital’s

skyline, perched atop an extinct volcano. Make

like a royal and spend the night in Kinloch

Castle, sited in the Isle of Rum in Scotland.

Built in 1897, visitors can sleep in a hostel

dorm situated at the back of a castle, in what

used to be the servants’ quarters. If you’ve got

cash to splash, stay in an Oak room, complete

with four-poster beds. Also worth exploration

are ruined fortress Dunnotar Castle and Eilean

Donan, which sits in the middle of three lochs.

CITY LIFEEdinburgh and

Glasgow are

vastly different

cities, but both

have much to offer.

Funky Edinburgh is

the first port of call for

most travellers to

Scotland. The capital is

CHOW DOWN ON HAGGISNo trip to Scotland would be truly complete without at least trying haggis: a sheep’s intestine combined with onion, oatmeal, spices and salt. It is traditionally boiled in the sheep’s stomach but today many other casings are used. While it sounds horrible, it tastes incredible when served with “neeps and tatties”, which is usually yellow turnips and potatoes. It has become so popular that a vegetarian option is often available, but seeing how the haggis is very much a meat dish, it’s hard to believe the vegetarian option is anything like the real thing. Wash down your meal with a nip of Scotch whisky. The Scots are famous for brewing this drop. In fact, there’s even an act of parliament – the Scotch Whisky Act – that governs the quality of the product for it to carry the name Scotch whisky.

“ Make like a royal and spend a night in a castle ”

chock-full of friendly Scots boozing in bars,

pubs serving steaming plates of haggis and

great sights to check out like Arthur’s Seat and

Edinburgh Castle, rising from the cliffs and

looming over the city. Often overlooked, edgy

Glasgow is just as worthy of a visit, especially

for its dearth of tourists, thriving music scene

and pub culture.

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Soak up the Emerald Isle’s mighty craic WORDS JANINE KELSO

Ireland and Northern Ireland offers

historic buildings, ancient ruins, mystical

legends, a complicated history and a

fascinating landscape, but the thing that

makes it special is its spirit. The music will get

under your skin and send shivers down your

spine, and the stories you hear in a dusty local

pub will bring a smile to your face.

THE GIANT’S CAUSEWAY According to legend, the Giant’s Causeway was

built by giant Finn McCool as stepping stones

across the sea to help him meet his Scottish

enemy. But scientists say that the honeycomb-

like formation of six-sided basalt columns were

formed by volcanic eruptions more than 60

million years ago. Whatever you choose to

believe, the Causeway is a must-see natural

wonder. Those with a head for heights can

cross the nearby Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge,

which swings over an 80ft chasm.

DUBLINBrimming with history and character, Dublin is

positively cosmopolitan, its streets thronging

with immigrants and tourists, leading many

to think that the Republic’s capital is the

country’s least Irish city. But dig a little deeper

and get off the tourist map, and you’ll find the

city still has much to offer. Dublin is the best

place in the world to sup a pint of its most

famous export, Guinness. Learn how to pull a

perfect pint of the gloopy black stuff, topped

off with a creamy head, at the Guinness

Storehouse, then enjoy a drink in its dazzling

360° bar which affords striking city views.

History boffins should pay a visit to the free

National Museum of Ireland, home to two

2000-year-old people, who were preserved in

bogs until they were discovered in 2003.

NEED TO KNOWWHEN TO GO Any time. Winter is mild, summer is sunny.GETTING THERE Aer Lingus and RyanAir fly to Dublin and Belfast. EasyJet flies to Belfast. GETTING AROUND To hire a car, see easycar.com/tntmagazine.com for a 5 per cent discount. Dublin and Derry can be easily explored on foot. GOING OUT A beer costs from £2.80 to £3.50.ACCOMMODATION Dorm rooms cost from £11 a night. SEE discoverireland.ie

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Historians believe the bodies were sacrificed to the gods

of fertility to guarantee a good harvest. While tourist-trap

Temple Bar is loaded with after-dark haunts, you’ll find a

more genuine Irish experience – as well as friendly Irish

folk – at boozers such as Hogans on George

Street and Whelans, on Wexford Street,

famed for its music and late bar.

DERRY-LONDONDERRYThe walled city of Derry/Londonderry

has a turbulent and fascinating history,

as well as a burgeoning cultural scene. In

fact, the vibrant and forward-thinking city

was recently named the UK’s first Capital

of Culture for 2013. The city with two

names – Derry, if you’re a Catholic

nationalist, or Londonderry, if you’re a

Protestant loyalist, might have a bright

future, but this belies a troubled past.

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Harrowing murals in the city’s Bogside provide a

chilling reminder of Derry’s bloody past. Painted

on end of row terraces, scenes depict everything

from a boy clutching a Molotov cocktail and

wearing a gasmask, to a 14-year-old girl who was

killed in crossfire in 1971. Spend an evening in

characterful pub Peadar O’Donnell’s, in Waterloo

Street – its ceiling and walls covered in knick-knacks,

flags, Guinness posters and stuffed animals.

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FILM LOCATIONSIreland’s beguiling landscape has captured the imagination of countless filmmakers, who have shot top movies, such as The Commitments and Michael Collins. Although Mel Gibson’s swashbuckler Braveheart was set in Scotland, most of the battle scenes were filmed in Ireland. The D-Day scenes in Saving Private Ryan were also shot in Ireland, in County Wexford.

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1. THE CASTLE CARBISDALE CASTLE SYHA HOSTEL, SUTHERLAND, SCOTLANDWhat? Make like a King or Queen and spend a right royal

night in an enchanting castle. Built for the Dowager

Duchess of Sutherland in 1906, this building has seen

many rich and esteemed folk step through its doors. Set

in woodlands an hour’s drive north of Inverness, this castle

hostel is great for groups, families and weddings. Walls

are adorned with art and Italian marble statues stand on

display in the main gallery. Easily spooked types should

note that the castle even has its own ghost. Nearby

attractions include distilleries, nature walks and

mountain biking routes.

How much? £20.50 per night, per bed.

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UK’s coolest digs

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2. GENERATOR HOSTEL DUBLIN, IRELANDWhat? Smack bang in Smithfield Square in the heart of

the city, these new digs are situated next to the Jameson

distillery and just around the corner from the famous

Temple Bar area. If you fancy a bit of pampering, visitors

are given the options of ensuite or a VIP suite with a hot

tub and Guinness bar.

How much? From £13.20 per night, per bed.

See: generatorhostels.com

3. CENTRAL BACKPACKERS OXFORDThis award-winning hostel can be found in one of Oxford’s

liveliest streets, Park End, lined with restaurants, pubs,

bars and clubs. As well as a cosy TV lounge with movies

showing all day, there’s a roof-top terrace with a BBQ.

How much? From £19 per night, per bed.

See: centralbackpackers.co.uk

4. CLINK 78, LONDONThis revamped 200-year-old courthouse-turned-hostel is a

classified English Heritage building thanks to its original

prison cells and courtrooms. Spend evenings making

friends, playing games and dancing in the hostel’s

underground Clashbar, the former base of the old

Clerkenwell Magistrates Court where Charles Dickens

worked while he wrote and immortalised the adventures of

Oliver Twist. More recent residents include rock legends

The Clash, who were held in the cells in 1978 for shooting

at pigeons.


See: clinkhostels.com

5. CASTLE ROCK HOSTEL, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDHoused under the Castle ramparts, this laid-back hostel is

within striking distance of the historic Royal Mile and the

pubs and clubs of the Grassmarket. Top-notch facilities

include a sun-patio, a traditional coal fire for those chilly

wintry nights and an ice machine. There’s also a free

walking tour of the city every morning.


See: castlerockedinburgh.com


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TNT Destination Features - Issue 7