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Exploring Skye’s Trotternish Peninsula 2025: Map, Walks & Highlights

Offering some of the best scenery on the Isle of Skye, the Trotternish Loop is a 50-mile circuit around the north of the island that simply cannot be missed. It connects many of the island’s main attractions and also provides jaw-dropping scenery.

21st May 2022 · 5 min read

Exploring Scotland’s North Coast 500 2025: Complete Route & Travel Guide

Launched in 2014, North Coast 500 has quickly become the ‘must do’ road trip in Scotland and dubbed “Scotland’s Route 66”. Although the roads, sites, and beauty have always existed in the Scottish Highlands, it wasn’t until it was given a name that the route exploded in popularity! The route has been planned to take in some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery following the coastal roads that encompass the northern most part of the country.

7th March 2022 · 26 min read

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15 Best Palaces in Avila, Spain (2025)

Avila is a beautifully historic city and a UNESCO World Heritage site with perfectly preserved medieval city walls, which are typical of the city’s predominant Romanesque architecture. If you live in Madrid or you are visiting the capital, it is a must-see since it is only one hour away by car or train.

23rd February 2022 · 6 min read

Walking the Walls of Ávila 2025: History, Views & Visitor Guide

Most people who visit Ávila come to see its Medieval Walls. With 2,516 meters in perimeter, 87 towers or cubes (it had 88, what happened to the missing one? ), 9 gates , more than 2,500 battlements , 12 meters high (on average) and 3 meters thick you can see why.

22nd February 2022 · 14 min read

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Toledo, Spain (2025)

Toledo, perched dramatically above the Tagus River, is often called the “City of Three Cultures” thanks to its unique history shaped by Christian, Muslim, and Jewish influences. Walking its labyrinthine streets feels like stepping into a living museum, where every corner tells a story that spans centuries.

4th February 2022 · 12 min read

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Self-Guided Walking Tour of Ávila, Spain (2025)

Ávila, a UNESCO World Heritage city, is one of Spain’s most evocative destinations, famed for its remarkably well-preserved medieval walls that encircle the old town. Rising high above the Castilian plain, the city offers a unique glimpse into Spain’s storied past, where Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance influences blend seamlessly within its narrow cobbled streets.

4th February 2022 · 9 min read

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Segovia, Spain (2025)

Segovia, perched dramatically on a rocky plateau in central Spain, is a city that feels frozen in time. Famous for its iconic Roman aqueduct, medieval streets, and fairy-tale castle, the city offers a compact and highly walkable historic center that is perfect for exploration on foot.

3rd February 2022 · 9 min read

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Bilbao, Spain (2025)

Bilbao, the largest city in Spain’s Basque Country, is a city of contrasts, where tradition and modernity coexist in a vibrant urban landscape. At its core, the Casco Viejo, or Old Town, offers narrow cobbled streets, lively squares, and centuries-old buildings that tell the story of Bilbao’s rich past.

30th January 2022 · 15 min read

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Self-Guided Walking Tour of Logroño, Spain (2025)

Logroño, the capital of Spain’s renowned La Rioja region, is a haven for wine enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike. Known for its historic streets, vibrant tapas scene, and proximity to world-class vineyards, the city offers a rich tapestry of experiences.

23rd August 2021 · 7 min read

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Pamplona, Spain (2025)

A walking tour of Pamplona offers the perfect way to discover a city that blends medieval charm, deep-rooted traditions, and a lively modern spirit. Best known worldwide for the Running of the Bulls during the San Fermín Festival, Pamplona has so much more to reveal, with cobbled streets, historic plazas, and impressive monuments that showcase its long and fascinating history.

24th July 2021 · 21 min read

The Replica Roman Bath House At Segedunum Fort In Wallsend

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Hadrian’s Wall Path Day 6 2025: Heddon-on-the-Wall to Wallsend

The final day, and a journey into the busy city centre and industrial areas of Newcastle and along the River Tyne. This trail deviates from the original route of the wall in a number of places, but delivers a picturesque route along the Tyne into the City Centre, or you can travel along the wall which main leads you straight along Hexham Road.

18th May 2021 · 18 min read

The Baths Located Outside The Fort2C Considered As The Best Preserved Roman Military Building In Britain2C Chesters Roman Fort

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Hadrian’s Wall Path Day 5 2025: Chollerford to Heddon-on-the-Wall

A brief cross over with St Oswalds Way will see you heading Eastward away from Heaven Fields and following closely the line of the wall. The wall was only one part of the infrastructure of Hadrian’s Wall with a defensive ditch also being dug.

6th May 2021 · 15 min read