Shetland trip was the tonic we needed

My wife Sarah and I love to be outside walking around the UK's trails, and last week we finally managed to travel to the Shetland Islands.

- By Kevin Webber

It's around 600 miles away but it only took us half a day after two shortish plane journeys - we were out walking by the afternoon.

Shetland is stunning if you like dramatic coastal scenes, greenery, nature and lung-busting hills. Every day consisted of a hike around a peninsular passing old ruined crofts, sheer cliff edges, sea caves, arches and then seals, sheep or the famous Shetland ponies.

By the end of the first day we were both relaxed and felt mentally a million miles away from the usual hustle and bustle. Everyone we met was friendly and up for a chat too.