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Balnakeil Beach is located 5 minutes North West of Durness Scotland. Putting "Balnakeil Beach" into your GPS should do the trick.Once you have arrived you can park your car for free by old church ruins right before the path to the beach. There is a main path you can walk on, close to the beach, t...

Arriving at Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park is about a 1.5 mile walk from the center of town, or if arriving in a vehicle you can enter "Quarry Car Park" into your GPS and you should not have an issue.Once there you can leave your vehicle in the Quarry Car Park for free and the walking path is a coup...

Getting there: Follow the A66 towards Scales and once you are about 2 miles away from Threlkeld, you'll find a quaint pub called the White Horse Inn. To begin the hike, park your car anywhere along the side of the A66 (near the pub) or alternatively, you can park in the car park next to the White...

This epic hike in the Scottish Highlands might top even the famous Ben Nevis. The hike is among the most greatest mountain range in all of the UK. Not only is this hike gorgeous, but it's also an adrenaline pumping adventure including grade 3 scrambling and legitimate route-finding. There are no ...

This hike begins at the Seven Sisters Country Park, accessible from Eastbourne by way of Bus 12A towards Brighton. From the car park, walk south to a stony beach at Cuckmere Haven, where a view of the white cliffs will be to your left. Backtrack slightly (1/8 mile) to find the trail which leads u...

From London, I got a high speed train to Rye on the South East coast of England. Rye and the surrounding towns, more famously Hastings, are known as 1066 country and are steeped in English history. There are lots of walks available online and at the tourist information centre in Rye, but I chose ...

The  Avebury Stones are a short distance from Bath in southwestern England. Exploring them only requires a short distance of walking, but rewards with views of the surrounding rural setting and a number of historic fixtures of this area. From Bath, drive, bus, or taxi to the village of Avebury. T...

The gorge is split into 2 sections, the north side and south side of the road – the north side is accessible year round, but the south side is subject to periodic closures and is worth checking with the entrance station if it is open (a general rule is that it is closed between march and June due...

Finding the statue of William Wallace is a fun and worthwhile adventure suitable for the whole family. To get there begin by finding a small dirt parking lot located off B6356 between the towns of Bemersyde and Dryburgh. Be sure to not leave valuable belongings in your car, the area has historica...

Beginning at Peveril Point on the southwest edge of Swanage Bay, follow signs for the SW Coastal Path. This path is direct and easy to follow, but there are many sights and stops along the way to Kimmeridge.  After just less than 2 miles, you'll reach your first noteworthy landmark - the Anvil Po...

The old mine at Botallack is a National Trust property in England. This mine was once a sub-sea tin, copper and arsenic (!) mine, and many of the old buildings are still standing today, being looked after by the the National Trust. Seeing the buildings perched right on the rocky cliff sides is qu...

Bath Skyline Loop is an easily accessible trail from Bath, and takes a wide loop through meadows and hills with a picturesque view of the city. The full loop is around 6 miles, but there are numerous trails and ways to make it a bit shorter. The classic “skyline” view is near the start, if you go...

This route begins in Seathwaite, which is mostly characterized by a car park and the Seathwaite farmyard, which you will cross through (on the road) to reach the start of the dirt trail. Walk the road south-bound through the valley for 0.8 miles, and cross the stone footbridge here - Stockley Bri...

An incredible hike/walk around the Glenfinnan Viaduct, a famous section of the railway in the United Kingdom. It is a very peaceful place and parking is very easy. There is a small stream in the area and if you go in late August or early September, you'll be surrounded by Scotland's famous wildfl...

Whistman's Wood is an old oak woodland in Dartmoor National Park in England. This small wood feels like stepping into a fairytale novel. The ancient oak trees grow amongst moss-covered, twisted tree trunks and branches and granite boulders, giving the place an other-worldly vibe. Reaching Whistma...

There is plenty of parking options at Kimmeridge Bay, which is located just a mile from the village of Kimmeridge. Follow signs for the SW Coastal Path on the west side of the parking lot, and head away from the Clavell Tower on the opposite side of the bay. You'll soon pass an old (but still fun...