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The Fairy Pools are one of Skye’s most famous spots for tourists to visit. After my visit, I can completely understand why! Beautiful crystal clear waters, with a dramatic backdrop of the Black Cullin Mountains. If you are feeling brave enough, you can even take an icy cold dip. I have to say, I missed …
Portree is a colourful town and the capital of the Isle Of Skye. It’s a beautiful town to stop off and stock up on fresh food, gifts, and fuel, before heading onto other areas on the island. On our stop for fresh food in Portree, we decided to get out and stretch our legs on …
Ben A’an, located in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, is a great little mountain to climb, but with rewarding views at the summit. The mountains sits at, 454 metres (1,491 feet) above sea level, between Loch Katrine and Loch Achray. Even though it’s only a short climb, the right mountain gear is essential! …
Raven Crag is a fell and a Wainwright in the Lake District National Park. It’s not a tall fell, but don’t let that put you off. Sitting at a height of 461 metres (1512 feet) above sea level, the views are just incredible. To get the best views of Thirlmere Reservoir, this is the one …
Glenfinnan is a lovely little hamlet in the Lochaber area, of the Highlands of Scotland, just 17 miles west from Fort William. It is located at the bottom of Loch Shiel and is surrounded by stunning scenery. Glenfinnan is well known for the famous 21 arch viaduct, and the filming set for the 2nd and …
Pap of Glencoe (translated into English: Nipple of Glencoe) is one of the more challenging Corbett’s I’ve climbed. Located north of Glencoe, the summits sits at 742 metres (2434.38 feet) above sea level. It’s not the highest I’ve climbed, but it is a long climb as the route starts at sea level. The route then …
Ben Donich is a lovely Corbett to climb. It sits at 846 metres (2775.59 feet) above sea level. However, the signpost at the start of the route says 857 metres (2811.68 feet). So I’m a bit confused about which height is right? The great thing about this walk, you don’t need to climb the full …
Fordon is a lovely village in the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds. It located just 8 miles from the lovely Yorkshire seaside town, Scarborough. It has one of the smallest churches in the UK. The walk is 5.3 miles long circular. The route was a lovely quiet route, leading you through the dry valleys, and onto the …
Cottam is a little hamlet, located in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Wold’s. This 5-mile walk takes you along the dry valleys and up to Cottam medieval village. Look out for some ruins of the Church of St Mary, dating back to the 1800s. Today, it is a grade II listed building, with mental …
Thor’s Cave is a ‘must do’ hike in the Staffordshire side of the Peak District National Park. Located in the Manifold Valley, it’s named as one of the most popular walks to do in the park. It’s a natural carven made out of limestone, with incredible views across the valley. After my visit, seeing it …