What makes a great beach?

What makes a great beach?

Here are our thoughts on what makes a good beach – Sand – I know there are those out there that love the character of pebbles, but you just can’t beat a good sand beach. It’s not just that it

Greenwich

Greenwich

Greenwich is – quite literally – where time began. It’s home to the Royal Observatory (which first established the meridian line and Greenwich Mean Time). The Royal observatory can be reached by a short uphill walk through Greenwich park. Today

Kynance Cove on the Lizard Penninsula

Kynance Cove on the Lizard Penninsula

It’s a 15 minute stroll from the national trust car park down to Kynance Cove on the Lizard Penninsula. Despite the remote location you will find a fabulous little cafe with outside seating and of course the views are spectacular

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.