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Preparing to walk the West Highland Way
By Mark Wright Few walks capture the imagination quite like Scotland’s first designated long-distance trail, the West Highland Way. The 95 mile route from Milngavie near Glasgow to Fort William in the Highlands offers tremendous variety. You’ll journey alongside picturesque Loch Lomond, over the remote but beautiful Rannoch Moor and enjoy dramatic mountain scenery culminating…
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Top 10 Highlights of Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk
By Mark Wright Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk is a perennial favourite with Mickledore walkers. The route runs for approximately 192 miles, from the sea cliffs of St Bees on the Irish Sea, to the fishing village of Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Sea. It’s a superb walk that will take you through…
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History of the Sycamore Gap Tree on Hadrian’s Wall
By Mark Wright Affectionately known as the Sycamore Gap Tree, the iconic and photogenic lone sycamore that stood prominently on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland captured the imagination of countless visitors, photographers, nature enthusiasts and of course Hadrian’s Wall walkers. The tree’s history is not only intimately tied to its natural surroundings but also to its…
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Landmark Locations on the Cleveland Way
By Mark Wright The Cleveland Way National Trail is an enthralling long-distance walk that travels through the breathtaking landscapes of the North York Moors and along the rugged Yorkshire coastline. The 109 mile route offers an enchanting blend of natural wonders, historical landmarks, and coastal charm. Walkers on the Cleveland Way can explore medieval castles,…
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Why Choose Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk?
By Mark Wright Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to Coast is an iconic and cherished long distance walk spanning the width of the country, from St Bees on the west coast to Robin Hood’s Bay on the east. Covering approximately 192 miles, the trail journeys through three national parks, the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and the North…
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What to see at Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian’s Wall
By Mark Wright Housesteads Roman Fort offers a fascinating insight to the life of Roman soldiers stationed at this northern outpost from the 2nd to the 4th centuries AD. As one of the best-preserved and most iconic forts on Hadrian’s Wall, Housesteads provides visitors with a rich historical experience, surrounded by stunning landscapes and a…
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Experience the Enchantment – 10 Reasons to Walk Hadrian’s Wall
By Mark Wright Hadrian’s Wall Path is an iconic trail stretching 84 miles across Northumberland and Cumbria. Steeped in history and surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, this path presents an unforgettable adventure for avid walkers and history enthusiasts alike. Here are 10 reasons why we think you should lace up your boots and experience the enchantment…
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Our West Highland Way Adventure
By Anne-Marie Wilson As the new kid on the block at Mickledore, I was both surprised and delighted to be asked to go and walk the West Highland Way for my familiarisation trip. As a soft Southerner, who will normally only go on holiday if there is at least a small chance of warm sunshine,…
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Top 6 Highlights on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
By Mark Wright The Pembrokeshire Coast Path follows the rugged South Wales coastline for 186 miles and delivers a breathtaking combination of dramatic clifftops and sublime sandy beaches. Add to that the obvious sea birds, the off shore islands, a dazzling display of flowers and plants, historic towns and traditional fishing villages, and you have…
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The Dales High Way – An Absolute Corker!
By Shelley Watson What a route! I can truly say hand on heart that the Dales High Way was an absolute corker. 94 miles following the glorious high ground over the West Yorkshire Moors, the Dales limestone country and the Howgills Fells. Saltaire to Skipton The route starts in Saltaire and we were so eager…
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