City of Rocks National Reserve, Idaho
This unique geologic area became a landmark in 1843 for California bound emigrants. A few granite pinnacles and monoliths are in excess of sixty stories tall and 2.5 billion years …
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Silver Island Mountains, Wendover Utah
The Silver Island Mountains are a small chain of rugged peaks that jut into the Bonneville Salt Flats north east from Wendover Utah. The range is almost completely devoid of …
White Rim Road, Sky District in Canyonlands National Park
The White Rim Road has always been on my to-do list for trails. I have been thinking about taking this trip for a very long time and yet there are …
Cycling and biking in North East of Ireland
The Kingdom of Down in the North East of Ireland has a vast network of quiet minor roads which allows for a wide variety of scenic cycling routes.
Highland Wild Trout Fishing
Experience the best of wild trout fishing at the Reay Lochs in West Caithness. With top tips for a successful day.
World War One Walk (Weymouth)
Start: Cenotaph – The Esplanade Finish: Weymouth Cemetery – Westham Distance: Approx 1.5 miles The 4th of August 2014 marked the 100th anniversary of the day Britain entered the First …
Visit Lostwithiel
Lostwithiel lies tucked away in the Fowey valley, hidden by richly wooded hills, between the busy A390 and the upper tidal reaches of the river. John Betjeman is reputed to …
Explore: Georgian Walk (Holy Trinity Church to Cove Row), Weymouth
A Weymouth walk starting at Holy Trinity Church, which just scrapes into the Georgian era by a year as opened in 1836, a year before Queen Victoria took the Crown.
Explore: Georgian Walk (Gloucester Lodge, The Esplanade to Cove Row)
King George loved Weymouth so much when he visited in the 1780s, he returned in 1791 and returned every year until 1805. Weymouth grew from a small quiet fishing port to the most trendy seaside resort in the country.
Explore: War and Peace along the Rodwell Trail
There are many interesting sights on this trail such as the World War II Gun Emplacement Viewing Point, Rodwell Station, Sandsfoot Halt and the site of Whiteheads Torpedo Factory. In addition, you will have spectacular views over Portland Harbour with Portland in the distance.