PortmeirionWales

Portmeirion – Absolutely Unique

Portmeirion was designed and built by Bertram Clough Williams-Ellis over a fifty year period between 1925 and 1975. Williams-Ellis left Cambridge without finishing his degree and worked for an architect company for a short time before at the age of just twenty-two he decided to leave and set up his own architect business.    His story is entwined with Portmeirion, and …

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MorarScotland

Large Fjords, Craggy Peaks and Wooded Valleys – Kyle of Lochalsh to Oban

Surrounded by giant mountains, craggy hills, extensive coastal lochs (or fjords), and vast peninsulas, this section of coastline runs along the western limit of the Scottish Highlands. Along with the entire stretch of coastline that borders the Scottish Highlands, this is arguably the most extreme coastal landscape seen in the British Isles. Two broad sections of the coast are described …

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England

Bossington – Stunning Scenery, Tranquil and Evocative

Situated close to the border with North Devon in Somerset, close to Porlock and a few miles from Minehead lies the village of Bossington. The shingle beach offers views to Porlock Hill and out over the Bristol Channel towards Wales.  From nearby Bossington Hill, the far-reaching views take in Hurlesone Point, Porlock Bay, and the sands of Minehead Bluff. Bossington …

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CardiffWales

Cardiff Bay, Towering Cliffs & Extensive Sand Dunes – The Chepstow to Port Talbot Coastline

This article covers the stretch of the South Wales coastline from the England/Wales border (near the town of Chepstow) and the River Neath estuary, which is located between the towns of Port Talbot and Swansea. The coastline includes rural areas intercepted by several towns, including the towns of Barry, Porthcawl and Port Talbot, and the port city of Cardiff. The …

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GowerWales

Rhossili – An Ancient Landscape with so much to offer

Rhossili is a small coastal village within the Gower Peninsula Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) it is situated approximately 17 miles west of Swansea and 23 miles east of Llanelli. Rhossili is best known for its long sandy beach enjoyed by walkers, surfers and swimmers.  Rhossili Beach is a 4.5 kilometre stretch of clean, golden award-winning sandy beach that …

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Aberdour Castle, ScotlandScotland

Aberdour – A Castle, A Harbour and Two each of some other things!

Aberdour is just across the forth bridge from Edinburgh eighteen miles away by road. Dumfries is the nearest town approximately seven miles away inland. It’s on the north shore of the Firth of Forth overlooking Inchcolm and Inchcolm Abbey. As is so often the case with seaside villages, the origins of the village lie with its harbour, which is situated …

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Arthur's_stone_-_Neolithic TombWales

Reynoldston – Views to Remember and close to great beaches

Reynoldston is situated 12 miles to the west of Swansea. Reynoldston features in a Daily Telegraph article as having one of Wales’ best beaches, yet it is not right on the coast.  The area is of gentle wooded valley’s dappled sunlight and dappled wild Welsh ponies.  However, the beauty of Renoldston for marine lovers is its proximity on the Gower …

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