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Author: Emma Kirkup

Emma hails from the south of England, having lived in Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire. She previously worked at VisitWiltshire and likes to think of herself as a bit of a guru on the local area. Her scratch map of the world is gradually being rubbed off and her recent overseas travels have been to Corsica and Malta. Favourite destination ever: New Zealand.

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A Walk From Budleigh Salterton To Otterton Along The River Otter

A Walk From Budleigh Salterton To Otterton Along The River Otter

ByEmma Kirkup Updated8 May 2023

Anyone who has ever read my blogs before will know I love otters! So where better to (potentially) spot them but on the River Otter itself! Whilst staying at Sweetcombe Cottages’ Rosemary Cottage, I was…

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A Sweetcombe Stay At Rosemary Cottage, East Devon

A Sweetcombe Stay At Rosemary Cottage, East Devon

ByEmma Kirkup Updated3 May 2023

When I was given the chance for a self-catering break in east Devon, I jumped at the chance! For me, east Devon represents my childhood holidays, having spent many a sunny afternoon on the pebbly…

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Glamping At South Lytchett Manor, Dorset

Glamping At South Lytchett Manor, Dorset

ByEmma Kirkup Updated21 April 2023

For many a childhood holiday, I went camping but glamping however, is new to me. As a child, I must admit I did miss the luxuries of electricity and not having an escape from the…

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A Visit To Titchwell Marsh, Norfolk

A Visit To Titchwell Marsh, Norfolk

ByEmma Kirkup Updated5 July 2022

Staying in Lincolnshire for the weekend, I was looking for days out that I could do with the family. I stumbled across RSPB Titchwell Marsh in my searches and thought it sounded like a promising…

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The Seaside Town Of Lyme Regis

The Seaside Town Of Lyme Regis

ByEmma Kirkup Updated30 July 2021

Right in the southwest corner of Dorset you will find the beautiful small town of Lyme Regis. This small hilly town hugs the English Channel and is famous for its fossil hunting. Staying just across the…

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Burrow Farm Gardens – A Devon Delight

Burrow Farm Gardens – A Devon Delight

ByEmma Kirkup Updated11 June 2021

I was lucky enough to spend some time in east Devon. Staying at the village of Dalwood nearby (just a few miles outside of Axminster), it was just a short hop in the car before…

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Beaulieu To Buckler’s Hard – A New Forest Walk

Beaulieu To Buckler’s Hard – A New Forest Walk

ByEmma Kirkup Updated3 February 2021

I am lucky to live not too far from the beautiful New Forest National Park. With its combination of woodland, heathland and coastline, it makes for an excellent place to visit for a day out…

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Almscliffe Crag – Exploring Above Lower Wharfe Valley

Almscliffe Crag – Exploring Above Lower Wharfe Valley

ByEmma Kirkup Updated3 February 2021

Almscliffe Crag is a rocky outcrop that sticks out from the surrounding Yorkshire countryside. A popular spot for climbers, the Crag is not far from the popular town of Harrogate. We were staying nearby at…

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RSPB Bempton Cliffs – Puffins and Other Sea Birds

RSPB Bempton Cliffs – Puffins and Other Sea Birds

ByEmma Kirkup Updated13 November 2022

On a family break to Yorkshire I discovered to my delight that on the East Yorkshire coastline you could sometimes (during summer) see one of my favourite birds, puffins! I had had a bit of…

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Memories Of A Visit to Agaete, Gran Canaria

Memories Of A Visit to Agaete, Gran Canaria

ByEmma Kirkup Updated4 February 2021

How crazy it seems that it was only a couple of months ago that I visited the Gran Canarian town of Agaete on the last day of my holiday to the island. We were staying…

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Teror – A Traditional Canarian Town, Gran Canaria

Teror – A Traditional Canarian Town, Gran Canaria

ByEmma Kirkup Updated5 February 2021

Seeking a more authentic Canarian experience other than the just the beaches, I read about the small town of Teror being voted the most beautiful town on Gran Canaria.  On a Sunday, the town holds…

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Gran Canaria: Dolphin And Whale Watching

Gran Canaria: Dolphin And Whale Watching

ByEmma Kirkup Updated13 November 2022

In search of a bit of winter sun, I booked a last minute flight to Gran Canaria for a long weekend. The Canary Islands are often a go-to destination for us Brits during winter as…

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