National parks are large areas of land that have been given special protection by national or local government as places of outstanding natural beauty and historic interest. They often include designated areas of countryside with an exceptionally high concentration of wildlife. There are 10 national parks in England covering a huge range of terrain – … Read more
National Parks in Wales are areas of outstanding natural beauty that are protected and managed to preserve their special qualities for the enjoyment of future generations. They provide a place of tranquillity and recreation for visitors to enjoy. There are three national parks within Wales, all of which are managed by local authorities. Introduction to … Read more
The following article is a list of some of the most popular and interesting hiking trails in Glencoe. Introducing Glencoe and Why it is good for Hiking The following information provides additional useful details related to hiking in Glencoe: Glencoe was one of the first places where Scottish mountaineering started way back in the 19th … Read more
Scotland has two national parks. The first park, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, was established in 2002 and is located on the west coast of Scotland around 50 miles (80 km) north of Glasgow. The Cairngorms National Park , which covers a greater area than Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, was established in 2003. It … Read more
The Peak District in central England covers a large area of 550 square miles of National Park. It lends itself well to walking, cycling and other outdoor activities. Today’s blog outlines 8 easy Peak District walks. Walking in the Peak District Walkers with children, or those who simply prefer a gentler pace, will enjoy the … Read more
Camping in the UK is really popular, and there’s no better place to camp than in Shropshire! Campsites are easy to find – places like Telford, Ironbridge and Oswestry have a wealth of camping sites available with many different facilities. Camping is now a popular holiday choice and there are lots of places where you … Read more
Wales is a haven for hikers, but be prepared for ‘varying’ weather conditions! From Lake Iswal to Cadar Idris, today’s blog is all about the best walks in Snowdonia. Glyderau or Blue Mountains The Glyderau or ‘Blue Mountains’ are a group of hills in Snowdonia, North Wales. The name is derived from the Welsh word … Read more
Today we bring to you 10 of the best day trips from Bristol including Cardiff, Bath and Stratford Upon Avon. Most of these destinations are accessible by train from Bristol Temple Meads train station. Day Trips from Bristol Shipston-on-Stour and its Castle One of the easiest and closest day trips from Bristol is probably the … Read more
The Lake District is popular with climbing enthusiasts thanks to its high concentration of crags and range of climbing grades. The majority of the rock in the Lake District is made up from volcanic rocks called ‘Complexes’. These complexes are sedimentary rocks that have been altered by contact with hot solutions, either through the molten … Read more
Camping is a fantastic way to get back to basics and be one with nature. Even in the UK alone there are hundreds of campsites that you can stay at and use to explore the local area but, in order to go camping, there is one very necessary item you will need – a tent! … Read more