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Island High Point

The Best UK Island Highpoints

July 13, 2026
10 min read

Island highpoints aren’t always about ‘bagging’ the biggest hills - they’re about standing somewhere that brings the whole island into focus.

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Best UK Islands for Paddleboarding

July 10, 2026
7 min read

Which are the best islands for SUP in the uk? If you're planning to holiday in the UK this year - why not try one of these stunning paddle friendly islands

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Best dog-friendly islands in the UK

July 8, 2026
7 min read

Are you looking for a dog friendly UK Island holiday? We share our pick of the best islands for dog walking in the UK

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Where are the Best Island Beaches in Britain?

January 20, 2026
11 min read

Island expert Lisa Drewe shares her pick of the best island beaches in Britain, with a commitment to responsible tourism.

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The Best British Islands for Foodies

December 5, 2025
6 min read

Explore the best British islands for foodies and indulge in unique culinary adventures from sea to plate.

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Island82 – A Challenge with Purpose

December 5, 2025
3 min read

Discover Island82, a challenge by Lisa Drewe to explore Britain’s 82 largest islands. Get your version of the map that inspired the challenge!

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Dog Friendly Isle of Wight Walks

July 18, 2025
9 min read

Kris Mackenzie shares his experience of a dog friendly walking holiday on the Isle of Wight

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28 of the Best Isle of Wight Walks

April 8, 2025
7 min read

Need Inspiration? Explore 28 of the best Isle of Wight walks, carefully curated by walking and hiking expert Fiona Barltrop.

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7 of the Best Shetland Walks

February 6, 2025
10 min read

When visiting Shetland, you don’t struggle to find beautiful walks. Here are 7 of the Best Shetland Walks chosen by OS Champion Crystal Silver

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Isle of Wight Coastal Walks: Our Top Picks in partnership with Wightlink

September 2, 2024
4 min read

Isle of Wight coastal walks. We share the route for the 70 mile coastal walk around the Isle of Wight and some great short Isle of Wight Walks

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Visiting Skye Responsibly

March 7, 2024
8 min read

The Isle of Skye is a magical place, home to a vibrant community and a diverse range of wildlife. But the ecosystems is vulnerable to disruption or damage, so here's how visitors can visit Skye responsibly and follow the ‘leave no trace’ ethos.

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25 island adventures in Britain for families

May 5, 2022
20 min read

Having explored over 600 islands in Britain, Lisa Drewe shares some of her top family-friendly island adventures in Britain, plus recommended walking routes. Whether you are a hiker, sand-castle maker, beach lover, wildlife watcher or just have a curious mind, these family-friendly adventures will help make a great tip.

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10 best British islands

August 6, 2021
8 min read

Author and OS GetOutside Champion Lisa Drewe shares her 10 best British islands to walk around, taken from her book Islandeering.