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Bike touring Scotland, on road and off

By Gabi Mocatta, Lonely Planet

Cycle the remote roads of the Western Isles to the country’s mountainous heart, with visits to some of its famous lochs and landmarks on the way
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London's coolest new attractions

James Bond attractions, Thames river boat experience, fun things to do in London

The British capital welcomes the world for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games with fantastical diversions that promise to continue the party after closing ceremonies.

Fictional Footsteps

Literary Oxford

By Anna Kaminski, Lonely Planet

Oxford’s contribution to literature is unparalleled, with local writers like JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Lewis Carroll and Phillip Pullman inspired by the city’s landmarks and streets.
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England’s ghostly South Downs Way

By Robert Macfarlane, Lonely Planet Magazine

Chanctonbury Ring, South Downs Way, England

Experience the dreamlike days and haunted nights of the county’s most beautiful countryside, crossing England’s newest national park along the way.
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The best of London’s Olympic art and architecture

By Kristin Conard

Jurassic Stones, Olympics, Weymouth, Dorset

Dozens of works of art have been commissioned over the past four years for the 2012 Olympics and several state-of-the-art sporting venues have been constructed.

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A beer revolution in Sheffield, England

By David Whitley

Greystones pub serves a large range of Thornbridge beers

This northern English city is quietly forging a reputation as the UK’s beer capital. If there is a British version of Portland, Oregon - albeit without the cool factor – this is it.
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