A little bit about Lymington, an area of exquisite loveliness on the edge of the New Forest, filled with local delicacies, outdoor activities and suitably nautical vibes.
From street food to fine dining, farm shops to artisan delis, produce from the far west is unrivalled for quality and diversity.
You simply cannot visit the New Forest without making the most of the miles of tracks. Spot ponies, deer and other wildlife on two wheels whilst working up an appetite for lunch.
Sea and sky roll as one at the peninsular…this is an Atlantic coastland of spectacular waterfalls, deserted bays, bluebell woods and dramatic, rocky cliffs just waiting to be explored.
In front of me, rolling down a sun-drenched slope, is one field of a vineyard that’s bursting with greenery. A single female figure is tending the vines. I can’t help wondering what she’s thinking.
“And a mighty sing’lar and pretty place it is, as ever I saw in all the days of my life!” said Captain Jorgan, looking up at it.
A delightful tea room… and a must if you’re in the area! Sample tea and cakes, but don't expect a green - the name is a play on the local Golf Links course (the oldest in England).
There’s something about this flat, traffic-free route through tranquil Tarka country that keeps the legs moving and the spirit fresh: the perfect antidote to holiday over-indulgence.
Not just a roadside cafe…it's a wonderful combination of Swedish and Cornish with an eclectic retro mix. Oh and really good coffee.
Prepare to enter another world…only a short walk from the rugged Atlantic Cornish coast, this peaceful magical glen is a world away from Cornwall’s wild cliffs and windswept moors.
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