because life's too short
because life's too short
The reservoirs of the Derwent valley sit amongst beautiful Derbyshire scenery and are popular year round destinations but few realise that the Dambusters used them for training before their departure to the Ruhr in World War 2. With good tracks all around them, cycling is an enjoyable way to explore.
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Amongst the elegant white horses carved onto the Wiltshire downs, one slightly fat, flightless bird rather stands out – this is his story.
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A riding, walking or even cycling circuit which has a magnificent combination of ‘surf and turf’, beaches and mountains, all with wonderful views.
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There are nearly 80 huts in Kosciuszko National Park, each with a tale to tell. Here is a selection found largely at the upper end of the park to the north of the Snowy Mountains Highway, with the final 5 just to its south.
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From one extreme to the other: this is a varied and rather hilly walk from the kiss-me-quick delights of Matlock Bath to the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution at Cromford.
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A gentle walk in Derbyshire showcasing some of the typical scenery to be found in the White Peak from Bradford Dale to the watery delights of the Lathkill River.
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We made the mistake of going via Julian. We left the balmy shores of San Diego behind and headed east, turning up the 79 to Julian. Suddenly it looked cold, though wildly beautiful, the road winding up to Cuyamaca Reservoir through a stark hilly landscape not unlike the highlands of Scotland.
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The Coastal Walk in the Royal National Park is only just south of Sydney, but this wonderfully accessible two day walk is as good as any in Australia.
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On the vast chalklands of Salisbury Plain, lies a strange anomaly: an East German village built in the Cold War for army training. An easy 6 mile walk past ancient monuments and over unspoilt grassland will take you there.
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After an initial steep climb, the route is largely downhill to Conflens and the river Salat. A day of wonderful views amidst the high mountains.
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