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TOP GIFTS FOR MOTORISTS
Stuck for gift ideas for people who love (or simply have to do a lot of) driving? Explore our top gifts for motorists.
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WIN COFFEE GROUNDS FOR A YEAR
Free coffee? Yes please! Scotland’s ‘Unorthodox Roasters’ are here to help you caffeinate in home-roasted style.
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WIN TICKETS TO THE THREE COUNTIES FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL
WIN two free tickets to the inaugural Three Counties Food and Drink Festival. Read on to find out how.
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6 ORGANIC CAFES NEAR THE ROAD
We pride ourselves on championing some of the very best, and most considerate producers in the country, but some of them really go the extra
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PLACES TO EAT ON THE WAY TO GLASTONBURY
Need to stop for food on your way to Glastonbury? Whatever direction you’re coming from, eat well on the way with The Extra Mile’s top tips.
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WHERE TO EAT NEAR ME IN SCOTLAND
To celebrate National Picnic Week we pick out some top Scottish pitstops: plus, your chance to win a picnic hamper from the award-winning Loch Leven’s Larder.
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2023 EDITION LAUNCHES 27 MARCH
The Extra Mile’s new, 2023 print edition is here. Easter hols are next and summer’s around the corner: pop a copy in your glovebox today!
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GIFT IDEAS: BEST REUSABLE COFFEE CUPS
Like your hot drinks to stay hot or seek a gift for a coffee lover? Browse our recyclable, recycled and stylish selection.
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WHERE TO HIRE A CAMPERVAN
Looking to make a proper road-trip of it? You might need campervan hire (our favourite topic in the world…after coffee).
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WHY LOCAL FOOD MATTERS
We’re firm proponents of local food. We crow about it at every opportunity and mention it throughout our books. Why? Read on.
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MEET THE OWNERS: WRIGHT’S FOOD
‘You can call in just for a coffee or a loaf or stay for hours chatting to friends.’ Meet Simon and Maryann from Wright’s Food Emporium.
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6 UNIQUE FERRY TRIPS TO TAKE IN THE UK
Around 4,400 islands make up the British Isles, only 210 of which are inhabited. Here are some of our most unique ferry trips.
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FAVOURITE UK WATERFALLS
Autumnal waterfalls are a sight to behold. Find excellent food en route to some of our favourites this season.
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CATCH THE UK’S BEST AUTUMN COLOURS
Take a road trip to view nature’s autumn splendour at the UK’s best ‘leaf-peeping’ spots this month.
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EAT:FESTIVALS – TRULY LOCAL FOOD
The Extra Mile talks to EAT Festivals about why it’s so important to eat local food and support local producers.
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TELL US YOUR TIPS
Research is underway for the 2023 edition of The Extra Mile. It’s time to tell us your tip-offs…