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If you are in John O’Groats, this is a ‘must do’ walk! Duncansby Stacks are some interestingly eroded sea stacks, with such a unique shape. They are believed to have stood in this position for the past 6,000 years, slowly eroding away by the North Sea, and by harsh elements, along Scotland’s most northerly coastline. …
The East Yorkshire coastline is incredible! White chalk cliffs, sea stacks, caves, and if your lucky you might spot some wildlife too. We saw dolphins, seals, and Highland Cows, all in one day. The route is a lovely 8-mile walk that leads you from the village of Flamborough, over to Thornwick Bay and along the …
If you are staying near Inverness, or driving the NC 500, this is a walk I recommend doing! It’s only a short walk, but the views at the summit are something worth walking for. You can see for miles and miles over the Cromarty Firth, including the sight of the Oil Rig Graveyard. The Fyrish …
Did you know Scotland has a secret pyramid hidden in the Cairngorms National Park? Believe it or not, it really does! Prince Albert Pyramid is a memorial, located on the Balmoral Castle grounds. It was erected by Victoria in 1862, after her husband, Albert sadly passed away in 1861. The walk to and from the …
The Isle of Anglesey is a Welsh island off the coast of North Wales. It’s connected to the mainland by two bridges: the Menai Suspension Bridge and the Britannia Bridge. It is the largest island in Wales and the 5th largest in Britain. Anglesey is separated from mainland Wales by the Menai Strait. Here are …
Aber Falls is one incredible waterfall! The 37 metre waterfall, located in Snowdonia National Park is one not to be missed! The walk to Aber Falls is 2-miles long. The most popular route is the gravel track to and from the waterfall. However, if you are like me, enjoy getting away from the crowds, and …
If you are a hiker, love a bit of scrambling, and love the mountains, then this is definitely one for you! This is one my favourite all-time walks! It’s such a fun hike from start to end, with incredible views along the way. Y Garn, located in the Ogwen Valley, is one of the Welsh …
Pary Mountain is an 18th century Copper Kingdom. It’s incredible! As you head into the old minds, you feel as though you have left earth and landed on Mars. It’s an experience not to be missed! You can take whatever route you want around Pary Mountain, just as longs as you reach that trig at …
There are a total of 23 mountains on the beautiful Welsh island, Isle of Anglesey. The tallest one is Holyhead Mountain, which sits at 220 metres (720 feet) above sea level. Barely tall enough to be counted as a mountain, however, views at the summit is something worth climbing for! This lovely 5-mile walk takes …
Snowdon, located in Snowdonia National Park, is the highest mountain in Wales and England, at a height of 1,085 metre (3,560 feet) above sea level. If you are lucky enough to climb it on a clear day, you will be blown away by the views! There are many different routes up Snowdon, suitable for different …