Views of Sidmouth

Views of Sidmouth

If you visit the beautiful coastal town of Sidmouth, in South Devon it is well worth making the effort to walk up to the cliff tops for views of the town. The climbs are steep but you will be rewarded

Conwy mountain – a short walk with tremendous views

Conwy mountain – a short walk with tremendous views

Conwy in North Wales is famous for its castle and medieval city walls which still enclose the town. It rightly attracts hundreds of visitors every day. Yet the mountain that bears the town’s name is also well worth a visit.

Mountain biking at Whinlatter

Mountain biking at Whinlatter

Green or blue or red or black? No… it’s not the words to a children’s song or the dilemma of deciding what colour clothes to wear.It’s the colours of the different mountain bike route available at the fun-packed Whinlatter, in

favourite swimming locations

favourite swimming locations

Wild swimming has grown in popularity in recent years and for good reason. It’s hard to beat the feeling you get from immersing yourself in a cold lake, plunge pool, river or sheltered cove. It’s just  incredibly invigorating and refreshing.

Rydal

Rydal

Rydal lies between Ambelside and Grasmere and is well worth visiting. Three worthwhile things to do here; 1.Rydal Lake You can enjoy a swim in the lake or simply stroll or just sit and absorb its beauty. From the Rydal

Windermere YHA

Windermere YHA

The name Windermere YHA really doesn’t give this impressive youth hostel justice. It should change its name to ‘Perfect View of Windermere YHA’. It’s two miles away from the town of Windermere and nestles on a hill near the village

Angelsey Outdoors and Porth Dafarch beach

Angelsey Outdoors and Porth Dafarch beach

When we stayed at Anglesey Outdoors, we discovered Porth Dafarch beach which is just a 10 minute stroll away. Porth Dafarch cove and the blue flag beach itself is a crescent shaped coasteering capital of Anglesey, the place people go

Highlights of West Penwith

Highlights of West Penwith

BEST VIEWPOINT: Rosewall hill Just a mile or so outside the tourist honeypot of St Ives is – perhaps – one of the best viewpoints in West Penwith, Cornwall; one that few people know about or visit. If you head