• 5 of the UK's Most Amazing, Lesser-Known Museums

    21st March, 2017

    With hundreds of marvellous museums and galleries dotted all over the United Kingdom, it can be an overwhelming task knowing where to start. A quick google will provide you with the big names, but some of the smaller, lesser-known gems, are just as good – if not better – in our… 

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  • The best time of year to visit the UK – and enjoy the weather!

    6th March, 2017

    Here at The Carter Company, we’re often asked for our insider advice on the optimum time of year to visit the UK. So much so that we thought we’d put together a handy guide to help you decide when and where is best to plan your walking or cycling holiday in order to get the very… 

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  • Port Appin - a hidden gem on our cycling holidays

    25th October, 2016

    Last week we were up in Scotland, scouting out routes for a very exciting new cycling holiday we're putting together. With no rain to speak of, we were rewarded on Day 4 with an absolutely stunning parting of the clouds, to reveal a dusky sunset bathed in golden light. It helped… 

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  • Multi-generational family holidays: our top picks

    14th March, 2016

    Here at The Carter Company we often hear from families who want to holiday together. When your family consists of three generations, it's not always easy to find a trip to suit everyone, but a gentle cycling holiday can be a great option as it offers a lot of flexibility. Grandparents… 

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  • Exmoor's iconic wildlife

    15th February, 2016

    If you venture out walking on Exmoor, you may be lucky enough to encounter a herd of red deer. These majestic animals are considered very special, ancient guardians of Exmoor. It is thought that there have been red deer on Exmoor since pre-historic times. Exmoor was once a Royal… 

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