With tourist season upon us The Telegraph asked: “What is your secret escape from the hustle and bustle?”

Brandon Lewis

“Baker’s Bridge, it’s the locals get away spot.”
Scott Fowler
“Lake Pastorius, it’s still free.”

Kathy Neal 		“I live at the top of 550, so I come into town to enjoy all of the people.”
Matthew Russell

“Music is my escape. I play the piano.”

David Almond 		“The ridge at the top of Andrews Lake, where I can be high above the crowds.”