National Geographic Traveller (UK)

RUTLAND

Why go

It has the country pubs, antique shops and honey-hued market towns of the Cotswolds, and the chilled, waterside vibe of the Lake District, and yet many haven’t heard of it. Rutland, England’s smallest county, takes its Latin motto to heart: much in little. Midway between Cambridge and Nottingham

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from National Geographic Traveller (UK)

National Geographic Traveller (UK)3 min read
Flintshire
Mention Flintshire to most people and they might struggle to pinpoint it on a map. The county sits just on the Welsh side of the border with England, with Liverpool to the east and the mountains of Eyri (Snowdonia) to the west. It’s a place of quiet
National Geographic Traveller (UK)3 min read
Sumitra Acharya
When 27-year-old Sumitra Acharya took on a job as a trekking porter in 2019, she had a mountain to climb. With Nepal’s outdoor industry a male-dominated field, she defied societal expectations, carrying 15kg loads of clothing, supplies, sleeping bags
National Geographic Traveller (UK)2 min read
Why You Should Visit The Uzbek City Of Khiva
The Uzbek city of Khiva is often described as a living museum. Well-preserved streets, mosques made of baked mud bricks and majestic fortress walls evoke the spirit of the Silk Road and its caravans, which once passed through in great numbers. Khiva

Related Books & Audiobooks