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Stackpole Quay to Barafundle Bay

Barafundle Bay after the walk from Stackpole Quay

Stackpole Quay to Barafundle Bay walking route – description of the walk, GPS track and photographs along the way. Barafundle Bay is one of the most beautiful beaches in Wales. It takes a bit of effort to get there – which is one of the reasons why my opening statement is true! Whilst we were […]

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Best Walk in Arundel

Photograph of Arundel Park taken from near the Hirone tower above Swanbourne Lake

This circular walk in Arundel in West Sussex England is my favourite from this unique town, and has it all. Beautiful Parkland, wooded areas and the River Arun. A riverside pub awaits towards the end, then beautiful Swanbourne lake before the historic town itself. Arundel Circular Walk Start Point The best start point is at […]

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Daintree River Crocodiles

Daintree River Crocodiles

The Daintree River is home to a large number of salt water crocodiles (‘salties’) that can be easily observed by taking one of the organised spotting tours. These animals – the largest reptiles on the planet, are of huge proportions up to 5 metres in length. Highly territorial, they will attack anything that they feel […]

Brighton West Pier Long Exposure

Brighton Pier long exposure

This long exposure photograph of Brighton Pier was taken on a cold December afternoon – the sun sets so far south at this time of year, allowing me to hide it behind the pier at the appropriate time to help control the exposure. This image would not of been possible in the warmer months. Composition […]

Lands End to John O’Groats Bike Ride

LEJOG

Why Lands End to John O’Groats? In March 2011 we lost a friend to cancer which prompted my friend Nick and I to do something in her memory. She achieved remarkable things in her life, so anything we decided to do in her name had to be, well, hard. We both cycled a bit, but […]

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Noosa Heads Coastal Walk

Noosa Coastal Track

The Noosa Heads Coastal walking track takes in the classic surf spots of the Noosa World Surfing Reserve. From Noosa Main beach you’ll pass by First Point, Little Cove, the Boiling Pot, Tea Tree Bay and Granite Bay before reaching Hells Gates. From there you can continue down Alexandria Bay towards Sunshine beach, or do […]

Driving to the French Alps

French Alps in Montgenevre

We have been skiing in Europe for 25 years and have concluded that driving to the French Alps is our preferred method of transport, and our only way for many years. We love to be able to just pack the car and go without having to worry about baggage allowances and airports – and you […]