Category Archives: International

Pen-y-Fan

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Wingclipped

Pen-y-Fan in the Brecon Beacons is a place of outstanding beauty and at 2,907 feet is the highest peak in southern Wales.  It is famous for the gruelling “Fan Dance” stage of SAS selection which takes place here twice a … Continue reading →

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Wales’ Four Waterfalls Walk

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Wingclipped

In the Vale of Neath, to the southern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park, lies the Four Waterfalls Walk.  This is short walk of only five miles or so which takes in, as the name implies, four waterfalls. This … Continue reading →

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The Coastal Path in Scotland – The Falls of Shin

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Wingclipped

When you arrive, the mosaic gives it away. The Falls of Shin, in the middle of the Scottish Highlands, are a fantastic place to watch salmon trying to pass up river during the summer months. About five miles north of the … Continue reading →

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The Coastal Path in Scotland – The Sutherland Monument

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Wingclipped

About 35 miles north of Inverness the Sutherland Monument stands on the summit of Beinn a’ Bhragaidh, a small hill of 1,302 feet overlooking the village of Golspie.  It sticks out of the hill like a needle and can be … Continue reading →

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The Coastal Path in Scotland – Cromarty Firth

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Wingclipped

As Coastal Walkers, we wanted our July 2015 trip to Scotland to take in some of the country’s amazing coastline.  Our first stop was at the Cromarty Firth, about 15 miles to the north of Inverness.  Not only could we … Continue reading →

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The Coastal Path in Malta

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Wingclipped

In April this year we went off to Malta and experienced some coastal walking there.  We were told Malta is a “marmite country” – you either love it or you hate it.  I loved it! Early morning was a good … Continue reading →

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A Tourist in my Own City: The London Eye

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Wingclipped

In March we played host to a French exchange student, meaning we became tourists in our own city.  Although we had been on the London Eye twice in the past, London’s ever-changing skyline means each new visit offers new sights. … Continue reading →

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Prague Towers – St Vitus’s Cathedral

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Wingclipped

Prague Castle occupies 70,000 m².  For those antiquated imperialists who can’t envisage metric areas that’s 17 acres, and to any old imperialist that makes it the largest ancient castle in the entire world.  It is really a village inside the … Continue reading →

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Prague Towers – Petřín Observation Tower

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Wingclipped

The Petřín Observation Tower has the reputation of offering the best views over Prague.  Its reputation is deserved, and on top of that there are several other things to see on the westward walk from Prague’s Old Town to Petřín … Continue reading →

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Prague Towers – Old Town Bridge Tower

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Wingclipped

We were beginning to understand that there were a lot of towers in Prague. Having been up the Old Town Hall Tower, we were on our way to the Petřín Observation Tower.  However, as we passed underneath a fortification guarding … Continue reading →

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