Outdoors in Great Britain

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outdoors in Great Britain : the essentials

Hiking in Aberfeldy

Falls of Acharn

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Acharn village is next to Loch Tay, at the foot of the famous Ben Lawers mountain, between Perth and Kenmore. It's famous for its

Gardens in London

Gallery of Evolution

This greenhouse in Kew Gardens offers a journey into geological history. From boiling mud lakes to the first plants, when there wa

Islands in Northumberland

Farne Islands

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Taking advantage of my stay in Edinburgh, I decided to visit these islands because I didn't want to leave Scotland without getting

Nature Reserves in Resolven

The National Showcaves Centre for Wales

The National Showcaves Centre for Wales is the ideal place to spend a family day with the children. The caves are amazing and very

Gardens in London

Duck island cottage

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This old house with its garden, located at one end of the beautiful St James Park, has long been a refuge for various waterfowl. I

Lakes in Glasgow

Mugdock Lake

Named like most things nearby for the Barony of Mugdock, this is not a big lake, but its waters are clean and clear, and full of t

Bays in Saint Monans

Ruby Bay

Just beyond the port and beach of Elie, past the dunes and hills, you'll find Ruby Bay. This is a natural formation, sheltering an

Waterfalls in Kinlochleven

Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall

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Next to the village of Kinlochleven is a beautiful waterfall half-hidden in the undergrowth. It's easy to reach: leave your car at

Waterfalls in Strathpeffer

Falls of Rogie

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About 2 kilometers northwest of the village of Contin there are beautiful waterfalls on the Black Water River, especially during t

Viewpoints in Highland

Bealach na Bà Pass

Located on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands, Bealach na Ba is a historic pass between the mountains on the way to the Appl

Waterfalls in Highland

Falls of Measach

This waterfall runs through the middle of Corrieshalloch, which was formed 2.6 million years ago and is 60 meters deep and 1.5 km

Bays in Durness

Balnakeil Bay

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This 3.2-mile bay is next to the village of Durness and can easily be reached by road. Next to the parking lot, there's a huge hou

Waterfalls in Durham

High Force Waterfall

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This is commonly described in tourist brochures as the most beautiful waterfall in England. But once there, the truth is that I wa

Nature Reserves in Stirling

Flander Moss

About twenty minutes' drive from Stirling, in the vicinity of the village of Thornhill, we found the first signs leading us to Fla

Lakes in Inverness

Loch Ossian

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This is a strange lake. It is narrow, but very long (nearly 5 kilometers), and named after a famous Scottish explorer and naturali

Nature Reserves in Inverness

Bealach Dubh

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One of the most famous peaks around the Lake Ossian is Bealach Dubh. The journey there and back is about 20 km, and it is listed a

Rivers in Inverness

Ness Suspension Bridge

Gardens in Cotswolds

The Cotswolds

Northwest of Oxford, we went to a number of towns in the heart of England, with local tourism that were really beautiful. We slept

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