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traditional Lake District inn with excellent food and cosy open fires. Doubles with breakfast cost from £112, see kirkstile.com.
Hit the highlands Glasgow to Fort William, Scotland
Hugely busy in summer, as the road to the Isles, the A82 is a compelling drive in winter. Its first stretch winds along the shores of Loch Lomond before climbing to Tyndrum and across Rannoch Moor, a huge and desolate boggy wilderness.
In winter nights, red deer are a real hazard, as they stand on the road to keep their feet dry.
At the far end it dives into glorious Glencoe, between spectacular peaks. The village beyond it is famous for clan treachery. You’ll also pass the Glencoe ski centre, more popular with mountain bikers than skiers in these days of global warming. STAY: The Kingshouse Hotel and Bunkhouse sits right on the edge of the moor and is popular in
AIR New Zealand will release 100 return fares from Heathrow to LA from j just £179pp to kick off their fiveday Black Friday sale.
The bargains are expected to sell-out within minutes of going on sale on Friday. Other great summer with hikers on the West Highland Way. Doubles with breakfast cost from £95, see kingshousehotel.co.uk.
Hey diddle diddle Peak District Macclesfield to Buxton
The A537 Cat and Fiddle Road to Buxton is known for its twists, edged by dry stone walling as it makes its way through spectacular ular moorland. It is named after the second highest pub in England, the Cat and Fiddle, which stands s at 1,690ft.
It is a road loved by motorcyclists for its tight bends and steep drops, which has led to a multitude of accidents, so mind how you go.
STAY: Reputed to be the UK’S fares will also be available until the following Tuesday.
To try your luck at bagging this barmy deal visit airnewzealand.co.uk/ black-friday-flight-deals from 10am next Friday. most ancient hostelry, Buxton’s Old Hall Hotel has thankfully had some upgrades since 1573. Doubles from £79, see oldhallhotelbuxton.co.uk
On a black run Hay to Crickhowell over the Gospel Pass, Wales
Outside its book festival, Hay is a sleepy place and the single track road out of town over the Black Mo Mountains is not easily found. Follow signs t to Capel-y-ffin and Llanthony Priory.
Th The reward is a magnificent view from the highest road pass in Wales, named af after the first Christian missionaries who cr crossed here to preach. The 11th-century ru ruined priory has a sense of that history. STAY: ST The Swan at Hay, a listed Georgian bui building with a fine restaurant, has dou doubles from £105, see swanathay.com.