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Posted on January 24, 2020April 1, 2020 by The Extra Mile — Leave a comment

#ROADTRIP: SIX PLACES OF THE BEST SPOTS TO GO BIRDING

Bird watching is a celebration of nature, an escape from the everyday grind, and a hobby fast on the rise in the UK, especially among the younger generation. In this, the

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Look at this brilliant Rainbow Chard from @dartsfa

Look at this brilliant Rainbow Chard from @dartsfarm 🌈⁠
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Rainbow Chard is a leafy green full of vitamins, iron, magnesium & potassium. 😋 A great addition to your meals this Spring.⁠
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Dart's are offering free home delivery or collection from their car park for the over 70's and vulnerable.⁠
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This is how you can order in 3 simple steps...⁠
1. Email your shopping list to orders@darts farm.co.uk or call us on 01392 878228.⁠
2. One of their team will be in touch to confirm your order and arrange a home delivery or collection from their car park.⁠
3. Enjoy your selection of Darts Farm produce!⁠
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They deliver to... Topsham, Woodbury Salterton, Woodbury, Clyst St Mary, Clyst St George, Lympstone, Exton, Ebford, Farringdon. ⁠
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AMAZING 👏🏼⁠
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🚗 Junction⁠ 30, M5.⁠

Next recipe on the blog is this Honey and Bay Roas

Next recipe on the blog is this Honey and Bay Roasted Parsnip and Celeriac Soup from Katie at @leadenhamteahouse 🥄⁠
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Whilst the weather is still in single digits, there's nothing better on a cold day than a delicious soup and a slice of sourdough 😋⁠
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Head over to our blog to grab the recipe.⁠
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Meet the owner: @drifteatdrinkrelax ☕⁠ ⁠ "We

Meet the owner: @drifteatdrinkrelax ☕⁠
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"We started by serving good quality coffee, speciality teas, Belgian hot chocolate, soft drinks and home baking, and as we grew in confidence our menu began to grow..."⁠
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Head over to the link in our bio to read more about owners Jo and Stuart at Drift. ☝🏼⁠
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🚗 Junction West Barns, A1.

Nothing beats a nice Spring time walk along the be

Nothing beats a nice Spring time walk along the beach. Surprisingly refreshing (maybe a little windy) and the perfect opportunity to have a walk and a natter 🌊⁠
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Why not get out for some fresh air and a stretch of your legs? You’re lucky if you live near the coastal paths at Llanddwyn Beach. You even have a view of Snowdonia in the distance.⁠
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Thanks, @canopyandstars for the recommendation 🙌🏼⁠
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... @chalkcaroline 👏🏼⁠ ⁠ A little good n

... @chalkcaroline 👏🏼⁠
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A little good news to break the gloomy news feed at the moment, we've got a winner for our #mothersday competition!⁠
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Congratulations to Caroline and her mum, we hope you can put your @canopyandstars voucher to good use in the not-too-distant future. 😊⁠
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Piglets and their farmer (Ian) at @newlynsfarm 🐷⁠
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During this time it's important to #supportlocal and turn to your local farmers for fresh produce where you can. Do your research and see who you can support. ⁠
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We're updating the listings on our website with take-away and delivery options as quickly as we can, so do check our map for options in your area. ⁠
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🚗 Junction 5, M3.

Happy Mother's Day 🌷⁠ ⁠ What are your plans

Happy Mother's Day 🌷⁠
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What are your plans today?⁠
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🌟 TIP⁠ 🌟 ⁠
If you haven't managed to get your hands on a guide yet, you can head over to our 'map search' on our website to find local spots near you to grab a takeaway treat and help #supportsmall.⁠
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📸 @katiemacegibson

As uneasy as this situation is making a lot of us

As uneasy as this situation is making a lot of us feel, it's heartening to see our communities working together to support each other during this difficult time... We think some of these new habits we're forming should continue well after we recover from this outbreak.⁠
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Thanks to @ecowithem for summing it up so perfectly for us in this graphic.⁠
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Remember, we're all in this together.⁠

@cobbleskitchen have a new takeaway option for all

@cobbleskitchen have a new takeaway option for all customers, call ahead to let them know or simply turn up and grab a box to takeaway. Yes, they do vegan and gluten-free options too 🍴⁠
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You can find the menu on their Instagram page.⁠
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#SupportLocal⁠

Like everyone, we're taking the coronavirus crisis

Like everyone, we're taking the coronavirus crisis day by day. ⁠
We all need to balance social responsibility and staying safe with keeping normal life going, as far as possible.⁠
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It's testing times for the lovely cafes, pubs and restaurants in our guide. There have been different responses so far, with some owners offering home deliveries or contact-free collection points, some staying open with stringent cleaning measures in place, and others closed altogether.⁠
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It looks like the hospitality industry is going to be hard hit, so please do keep an eye on social media for the latest updates from your local businesses: support them where you can so they're still there when the crisis blows through.⁠
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At least it's heartening to see so many acts of kindness spring up in response to the new measures. 💕 #inthistogether #shoplocal

We love seeing what independent spots you come acr

We love seeing what independent spots you come across on your road trips around the UK 🚗⁠⠀
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@campingwithclaude stumbled upon @67baristabarber in Clevedon on their way to the land of Pasties and brilliant beaches 🌊⁠⠀
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"We used @theextramileguide to find a cafe to stop at on our way to Cornwall. We chose 67 Barista Barber @67baristabarber in Clevedon. A nice little cafe/barbers with decent tea and coffee ☕ and only a couple of minutes from the M5 👌"⁠⠀
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🚗 Junction ⁠20, M5.⁠⠀

I spy with my little eye... ⁠👀⁠ ⁠ "The bo

I spy with my little eye... ⁠👀⁠
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"The book that we cannot keep in stock... and that we’re featured in! If you haven’t come across it yet, @theextramileguide is the insider’s guide to alternative and delicious places to stop along -or just off- the motorway. A great investment and now back in stock at Bird & Carter 🍴" ⁠
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Thank you for your kind words @birdandcarter 💙⁠
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🚗 Junction⁠ Wylye, A303.⁠
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The Extra Mile isn’t *just* giving strip-lit, me

The Extra Mile isn’t *just* giving strip-lit, mediocre motorway services the slip, it’s also about seeking out the best local food across the country, made from good ingredients by decent people. ⁠
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So in our new series of recipe blogs, we’ve asked the talented chefs in our venues to share the secrets to some of their finest creations, so you can recreate them at home. 🍴⁠
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First up is this wonderful looking Peanut Butter Cake from @wellingtonfarmshop 🍰⁠
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Head over to our blog to grab the recipe in time for some weekend baking. 🥣 Don't forget to tag us in your recreations. ⁠
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Is your mum partial to a glass of Rosé?⁠ ⁠ @l

Is your mum partial to a glass of Rosé?⁠
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@llanerchhotel Vineyard might be the trip for her 🍷 Book in for a vineyard tour and tasting led by their experts and why not stop by for lunch as well and make a day of it? You might as well 😉⁠
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🚗 Junction⁠ 34, M4.⁠
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📸 @awanderlustlifee⁠
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❕GIVEAWAY❕⁠ ⁠ Mother's Day is around the c

❕GIVEAWAY❕⁠
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Mother's Day is around the corner, and to celebrate all the maternal figures out there, we’ve teamed up with our sister company @canopyandstars to give you the chance to win a £100 voucher to spend on a glamping getaway. Treat her like the queen that she is with a night in a magical treehouse, cosy yurt or hand-crafted cabin.⁠
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To enter, you need to...⁠
- Follow both @theextramileguide⁠ and @canopyandstars (we check)⁠
- Like this post⁠
- Comment below why your motherly figure deserves to win.⁠
(Share this post to your story for an extra entry to the competition)⁠
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The winner will be announced on 23rd March. ⁠
Best of luck 🤞🏼

Looking for some gift inspiration for Mother’s D

Looking for some gift inspiration for Mother’s Day? How about one of Emma Bridgewater’s gorgeous floral vases? Pick one up in person if you’re passing the Stoke-on-Trent factory, and you can treat yourself to a slice of cake in the café too 💐⁠⠀
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🚗 Junction⁠ 15, M6.⁠⠀

You can't beat a spot of brunch to kickstart the d

You can't beat a spot of brunch to kickstart the day, right?⁠
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You can find @haystackcafe near Swansea, a short spin down the B4489 (it's worth every drop of fuel). Its quirky interiors are made up of reclaimed wood from co-owner Beth's family farm, recycling at its best ♻️⁠
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🚗 Junction⁠ 46, M4.⁠
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As it's Mother's Day at the end of this month, we

As it's Mother's Day at the end of this month, we wanted to give you some ideas as to things you can do / gift your motherly figure this Mother's Day 👇🏼⁠⠀
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What about a nice Winter walk to break up your journey? Surprisingly refreshing and the perfect opportunity to have a walk and a natter with your mum 🌊⁠⠀
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Check out our latest blog post and discover the best walks to stretch your legs on your road trip 🚶🏼‍♀️⁠⠀
(Link in bio)⁠⠀

First signs of Spring at @burfordgarden ? 🌷⁠⠀
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If we go by these spring blossoms, then it's a yes! ⁠⠀
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🚗 Junction ⁠Shilton, A40.⁠⠀

If there's one thing you don't want to miss this w

If there's one thing you don't want to miss this week, it's Saturday Brunch at @restorationyard 🍳⁠⠀
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Eggs benny for 1, please. ⁠⠀
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🚗 Junction Whitecraig, A68.⁠⠀

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