Slow Travel is independent travel where you enjoy a deeper level of experience by staying in one place longer and seeing the things that are close to you. It is an easier, simpler and slower way of traveling. There are two components to Slow Travel: 
   Spend one week in one place: Spend at least one week in one place on your trip to Europe. To do this, base your trip around one or more weekly stays in vacation rentals instead of hotels.

See what is near you: Use the "Concentric Circles" theory for day trips. Think of your touring area as a series of concentric circles around your base. See what is close to you instead of dashing about on long day trips to see the "highlights" or "must-sees".

England (and the rest of the United Kingdom and Ireland) are a walker's paradise.Hiking, walking, rambling ,and this is the way to enjoy a slow England.

We find that the walking in England is best in the Spring and Fall. It can get hot and humid in the summer; not the best weather for walking. We like to walk when it is cooler. You can hike on overcast days, just bring your rain coat. If it rains, it doesn't always last long. If you dress warmly, the walking is also good in the winter.

In the Spring you walk in woods filled with wildflowers. The wildflowers were at their peak when we were there in May 2000, but we were told that because of a very wet and cold winter, the flowers were blooming about a month late.

September is usually the driest month of the year, and perfect for hiking with the cooler days. We spent September 2004 in the Cotswolds and the month was rainier than usual, but we only had a few days where it was too rainy to hike.

When you are in England follow the weather reports on the BBC. We have found them to be pretty reliable. Note: The weather can change in an instant. Don't assume because it is nice weather, that it will be like that all day.

lways be prepared for cold or wet weather and if the weather turns really nasty, be prepared to cut your hike short or turn back.