check transport routes and problems


Road
http://www.highways.gov.uk/trafficinfo/

Rail
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Boat
lots of differnt ports and companies ship passengers.. Type into google where your going and words like 'ferry' or 'boat'.

ILLness


if your in wooded areas it is good to buy some insect repellent as ticks can be present.  Lymes disease is not common but is watched for on the increase.  Here are some sites I found helpful.
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/ticks.htm
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/lymedisease.htm
http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/lyme_disease.html