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outdoors in Great Britain : the essentials

Viewpoints in Spean Bridge

Nevis Range Mountain Resort

After taking the cable car to the top of the Nevis Range, you can enjoy some of the common activities in this area: skiing in wint

Lakes in Highland

Loch Tollaidh

This lake, modest for what is customary in Scotland, is on Wester Ross, off the A832 road and 4km from Gairloch. With a maximum de

Bays in Highland

Gruinard Bay

This large bay is one of the most beautiful places on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands. Located 12 miles north of Poolewe,

Lakes in Highland

Little Loch Broom

This saltwater lake is located on the west coast of the Highlands, separated by the Loch Broom Peninsula. At the mouth of the lake

Gardens in Richmond upon Thames

Ham House and Garden

This mansion is run by the National Trust, which is dedicated to preserving properties in immaculate condition, although sadly tha

Hiking in Tillicoultry

Mill Glen

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One of the most famous trekking routes in the Cordillera mountains and Ochil Hills is known as Mill Glen, with several different v

Hiking in Tillicoultry

Kirk Craigs

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Kirk means church and craig (in this context) rock or peak. So Kirk Craigs are literally "church spikes". Currently this is a smal

Gardens in London

Thames Barrier Park

The Thames Barrier is the second largest flood barrier in the world, built in the '80s. In 2000 this park was created to regenerat

Viewpoints in London

Ebury Bridge

This bridge offers a great view of Battersea Power Station, which was built between the 1930's and 1950's and fueled the city unti

Nature Reserves in Dollar

Saddle Hill

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Saddle Hill is one of the most accessible Donalds that we can find in the route though the Ochil Hills known locally as Dollar Loo

Hiking in Tillicoultry

River Devon

Clackmannanshire villages are often located at the foot of the mountains, known as the Ochil Hills. These are usually found next t

Gardens in Sheffield

Sheffield Botanical Garden

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This is a beautiful park full of botanical species from around the world. Entry is free, and in the summer you can often find outd

Nature Reserves in Dollar

Tarmangie Hill

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Tarmangie Hill is classified as a Donald, with its summit reaching 645 meters high. It's not the highest point in the Ochil Hills,

Caves in Durness

Smoo Cave

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Next to the village of Durness, you can find this unusual cave formed by the sea. It's easy to reach, following the directions fro

Bays in Durness

Sango Bay

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The beach of the small village of Durness is quite spectacular, with rock formations and fine sand. Nearby is Smoo Cave, and you'l

Islands in Handa

Handa Island

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This island off the west coast of the Scottish Highlands is a nature reserve of the Scottish Wildlife Trust, so access is restrict

Gardens in Sherborne

Pageant Gardens

The Pageant Gardens are an ideal spot to go for a walk or sit on a bench in the shade of a tree. It's a quiet park, mostly frequen

Gardens in Chester

Edgar`s Field Park

Located south of the River Dee, in Handbridge, this is a public park where you can see the Roman ruins of the shrine to Minerva, s

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