The 5th of March is Cornwall Day and so what better way to celebrate than to share some of the treasures of this beautiful UK county with you. Cornwall Day The person behind Cornwall Day being celebrated on March 5th…
Wales Year of Outdoors Extended to 2021
The last few years have seen Wales highlighting a number of its outstanding reasons to visit; 2017 was the Year of Legends; 2018 was the Year of the Sea; and 2019 was the Year of Discovery. With the upheaval to…
How To Plan Your Perfect Walking Holiday
This post contains some affiliate links. Buying through these links will earn the site a few pennies of commission for upkeep. There is no additional cost to you. There are few things I enjoy better than a good walk. So…
10 Scenic Drives in the UK
Britain packs a lot of vastly different scenery within its relatively small borders, from coastal shores to mountain peaks, thick forests to open pasture land. In this post, we give you ten options for scenic drives that explore various corners…
Dungeness: A Very Different British Landscape
It’s remote, the landscape desolate and often referred to as “post-apocalyptic”. Yet Dungeness has an odd charm to it. And if you look closely enough, you’ll find that this isolated spot of the Kent coast is actually alive with all…
The Isle of Thanet Coastline
Viking Bay, Broadstairs. © Visit Kent Decades ago, seaside resorts were bustling in the summer with buckets and spades, donkey rides, and Punch and Judy shows. Those days are long gone. Some towns have faded, never quite regaining the glory…
Wales 2018: Year of the Sea
In 2017, Wales shared its history with the world as it marked a Year of Legends. This year, Wales is celebrating its miles of magnificent coastline with the Year of the Sea. Throughout 2018, there will be a variety of…
England Coast Path: 2,700 Miles Coming Soon!
Britain’s coastline is, quite simply, magnificent. From secluded coves to busy beaches, rugged cliffs to miles of smooth sand, the coastline around these islands has it all. And what better way to explore most of it than on foot? Wales…
Walking The Wales Coast Path
For those who enjoy walking, there can be fewer places on earth with as many options as Great Britain. From gentle strolls through meadowland to bracing mountain climbs, there are many miles to be explored. But Wales went the extra…
National Park Spotlight: Pembrokeshire Coast
As regular readers know, we’ve been taking a weekly look at the National Parks of Great Britain. We’re celebrating the natural splendour and notable highlights of each location, as well as sharing tips on when to visit and where to…