The United Kingdom has a surprising number of mountains, some of which you probably are not too familiar with (unless you are something of a climber). Sure, Snowdon, Ben Nevis, and Scafell Pike are all well-known. But what about Glyder…
National Park Spotlight: Snowdonia
On October 18th, 1951, Snowdonia was named as a National Park of Great Britain. To celebrate its 70th birthday, we look at some of the highlights of this majestic Welsh park. We uncover a few of those special places, and…
National Park Spotlight: Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
For this installment of our look at the National Parks of Great Britain, we are heading back to Scotland. We are showcasing some of the highlights, uncovering a few of those special places, and sharing tips on when to visit,…
National Park Spotlight: The Cairngorms
Over the next few months, we’ll be providing a look at the National Parks of Great Britain. We’ll be showcasing some of the highlights, uncovering a few of those special places, and sharing tips on when to visit, where to…
The Mourne Mountains of Northern Ireland
In an upcoming series, we’ll be exploring the National Parks of Great Britain. But since we have recently celebrated St. Patrick’s Day, it seems only right to start by drawing attention to the one part of the UK that does…