Explore the gardens, parks and wild landscapes of England's Southwest with expert wallking guides during the North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival, from May 1 to 9. The ten-day event, kicking off on the May Bank Holiday, includes 66 different guided walks - many free and many along new routes.

If walking is not your thing, my May Roundup of Festivals and Events should give you some fresh ideas about what to do and where to go in England, Scotland and Wales next month.

_{A corner of Exmoor. Photo www.britainonview.com}