Long-Distance Walking in the UK: Top Routes for 2024

Ready to get stuck into the next big endurance challenge? 

Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or you’ve just started to take your first steps towards longer hikes, the UK boasts an array of breathtaking natural landscapes to explore. From expansive coastal paths along chalk cliffs to rugged trails in the mountains, there’s truly something for everyone.

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The Greyhound Inn Wilton Accommodation and Vegan Food Review

Nestled in the heart of Wiltshire, England, The Greyhound Inn at Wilton is a 17th-century coaching inn that combines rustic charm with a surprising and innovative vegan menu.

In autumn 2023 we stayed one night at The Greyhound Inn Wilton after a revisit to Stonehenge. Read on for our review of this historic public house, the accommodation, dinner and breakfast.

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Revisiting Monsanto Mountain Rock Village in 2023: A Post-Game of Thrones Experience

I recently had the chance to return to Monsanto Mountain and Rock Village, a place I last explored back in February 2020. This time, my visit took place in December 2023, and I must say, the charm and beauty of this Portuguese village remain as stunning as ever. However, there’s an interesting twist – since my last visit, this picturesque location has been used as a filming location for the renowned series, Game of Thrones.

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Visiting Covão dos Conchos: Portugal’s Otherworldly Sinkhole

Deep within the mountainous scenic beauty of Portugal’s Serra da Estrela Natural Park lies a remarkable testament to human engineering – Covão dos Conchos. Not to be mistaken for a natural sinkhole, this awe-inspiring structure is, in fact, a manmade engineering marvel.

Let’s delve into the fascinating world of Covão dos Conchos, where nature and human ingenuity meet. Join me as I take you on a visual journey through Covão dos Conchos, sharing photos from my recent trip to this otherworldly destination that feels like a portal through the mountain to another realm!

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