Walks And Walking – Suffolk Walks Stoke by Nayland Arger Fen Walking Route

Walks And Walking – Suffolk Walks Stoke by Nayland Arger Fen Walking Route

This was my second Suffolk walk whilst staying at the Stoke by Nayland Country Lodges following my earlier walk to Stoke by Nayland Church and covers 7 miles of wonderful Constable Country which took me 2 hours to complete.

Walks And Walking – Suffolk Walks Stoke by Nayland Arger Fen Walking Route Map

From the country lodges I made my way towards the main hotel and spa turning left just after the Unloading area for Fisherman sign and turning left just passed the white walls to the area of rough ground.

I then walked parallel to the lake ignoring the first footpath signpost on my left hand side walking left at the big gap passing the next signpost to then head up and across the golf course following all of the waymakers to the lane where I turned right and walked all the way down to the end.

I then turned right on to the road signposted to Sudbury crossing the road and walking left at the first footpath signpost to Royston Wood where I followed the waymakers all the way along by the side of the houses to the next two footpath signposts before entering farmland and a field full of donkeys.

Walks And Walking – Suffolk Walks Stoke by Nayland Arger Fen Walking Route – Royston Wood

Walks And Walking – Suffolk Walks Stoke by Nayland Arger Fen Walking Route – Autumn Lined Path

I continued my walk along the main walking route along a beautiful Autumn lined pathway walking right across a small wooden footbridge turning left by the signpost to walk around the edge of the field to the next signpost which entered Arger Fen and Spouse’s Vale Nature Reserve. I followed the main walking route in to Arger Fen turning right across the bridge along the duck-board to then leave Arger Fen and Spouse’s Vale Nature Reserve turning left at the next footpath signpost on to the lane where I then walked all the way down to the ford.

Walks And Walking – Suffolk Walks Stoke by Nayland Arger Fen Walking Route – Ford

Walks And Walking – Suffolk Walks Stoke by Nayland Arger Fen Walking Route – Constable Country

As I walked uphill there were magnificent views across Constable Country. I continued my walk along the lane turning left at the Byway signpost by the tree where I continued my walk turning left at the lane signposted to Leavenheath, keeping straight ahead before joining Cawley Road.

I crossed straight over the road down the next lane turning walking right down the A134 on the wide grassy verge before turning left just passed the road sign to the next Bridleway signpost where I turned left to walk straight across the field to the gate.

I continued straight ahead on the main walking route through several gates back to the lane from earlier. I then retraced my steps back across the golf course turning right at the signpost across the rough ground to the fishermen sign where I looked across the lake on my left hand side and took one last photograph.

Walks And Walking – Suffolk Walks Stoke by Nayland Arger Fen Walking Route – Lake at Stoke By Nayland Country Lodges

I then walked back up to the lodge and joined Mary where Mary had been relaxing with a good book. I then got changed and we went back up to the Stoke by Nayland Hotel for a delicious Afternoon Tea.

Walks And Walking – Suffolk Walks Stoke by Nayland Church Walking Route

Walks And Walking – Suffolk Walks Stoke by Nayland Church Walking Route

Mary and I were booked in to the Stoke by Nayland Country Lodges and the general plan was for me to go out and sample the Suffolk walks available in Constable Country, that I had heard such great things about, whilst she indulged herself in some beauty treatments and a visit to the Stoke by Nayland Hotel and Spa.

We awoke to an amazing morning, clear blue skies and a nice clean crisp chill in the air, perfect walking weather for this time of the year so I mapped out a circular walking route that covered about 5 miles which would take me about 2 hours to complete.

Walks And Walking – Suffolk Walks Stoke by Nayland Church Walking Route Map

Walks And Walking – Suffolk Walks Stoke by Nayland Church Walking Route – One of the four lakes

From the Stoke by Nayland Country Lodges I walked down the drive as if heading back to the main Stoke by Nayland Hotel with a beautiful view of the lake on my right hand side, passing the Unloading area for Fisherman sign and then turning left just passed the white walls.

I then walked across this rough ground with the lake on my left hand side slightly visible through the thin seam of woodland ignoring the first footpath signpost to turn left at the big gap passing the next footpath signpost to then head up and across the golf course. Over to my far left was a view of the Women’s Land Army Tower. I then continued my walk following the clearly marked walking route and waymakers all the way up to the lane. I crossed over the lane and continued down the lane straight ahead, following it as it bent round to the left through houses and orchards following all the footpath and bridleway signposts heading to Beacham’s Farm.

I then joined the Stour Valley Path and St Edmund Way and continued my walk keeping to the clearly marked signposts to the next lane where I walked for a short while before turning right down the next track by the footpath signpost to the wood stacks where I walked left up through the gap continuing to follow the St Edmund Way signposts with Stoke by Nayland church coming in to full view.

Walks And Walking – Suffolk Walks Stoke by Nayland Church Walking Route – Stoke by Nayland Church

As I walked up the wide grassy path to the church this is where I really got the feeling I was in Constable Country. The sky was clear blue and the views were spectacular so I made a short video of the 360 view.

I then walked up to the Stoke by Nayland church, which has been painted twice by Constable, passing the inviting signpost to Rowley Wood to the road by the amazing Tudor building to the path just to the right hand side of the Stoke by Nayland church to the back of St Mary’s Churchyard where I saw the church in all its glory.

Walks And Walking – Suffolk Walks Stoke by Nayland Church Walking Route – Stoke by Nayland Church Entrance

I continued my walk straight ahead following the signpost to Hadleigh down the lane where I then turned left at the footpath signpost for St Edmund Way as it twisted and turned around the fields following the next 3 signposts to a metal gate and then on to cross over the stile by the wooden gate turning left to walk up the lane and then right up the track passing through the buildings on my right hand side to the end where I then walked left up the track between trees.

I then walked right when I reached the road walking passed the cross roads turning sharp left at the next turning up the lane taking me back to the entrance of the golf course I had walked across earlier passing the Stoke by Nayland Country Lodges and Tower on my right hand side.

Walks And Walking – Suffolk Walks Stoke by Nayland Church Walking Route – Luxury Country Lodge

I then retraced my steps all the way back to the lodge  for a brief rest and some lunch that Mary had kindly prepared for me. Whilst out on my walk Mary had popped over to the Stoke by Nayland Spa for a nice swim, sauna and jacuzzi topped off with a relaxing massage so she was in a wonderful mood and happy for me to pop off for my next walk.

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks St Mawes Castle Walking Route

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks St Mawes Castle Walking Route

This is a lovely little Cornwall walk around the seaside harbour town of St Mawes. It is quite a breathtaking place to visit so on the way in we stopped the car and jumped out to take a few photos even before we had arrived.

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks St Mawes Castle Walking Route – On the way in to St Mawes

Once there the plan was to have a quick 3 mile walking route around the town to St Mawes Castle and then get on the St Mawes to Falmouth Ferry and have a good walk around the opposing Pendennis Castle stopping at Gylly Beach cafe for lunch. So, from the quay at St Mawes we walked passed the pasty shop and the bank to slowly climb up the road to St Mawes Castle for a quick look around.

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks St Mawes Castle Walking Route – St Mawes Castle

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks St Mawes Castle Walking Route – St Mawes Castle Gardens

From the castle we walked north along the South West Coast Path and then took the right hand fork to then walk steadily uphill and inland to eventually join the A3078 road where we turned right to the next footpath signpost on the left hand side. We walked down the path as it doubled back turning left off the main path down to Bosloggas to the Percuil River following it all the way down to St Mawes.

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks St Mawes Castle Walking Route – St Mawes Castle from the ferry

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks Bodmin Moor Rough Tor And Brown Willy Walking Route

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks Bodmin Moor Rough Tor And Brown Willy Walking Route

I have been to Bodmin Moor quite a few times with my Cornwall walks but had yet to try its highest peaks of Rough Tor and Brown Willy. I mapped out a good 12 mile walking route from the village of Churchtown to Harpur’s Downs, up to Watergate and then across to the entrance of Rough Tor where I followed the main tracks all the way to King Arthur’s Hall and then back to the village.

It was a beautiful day but because Bodmin Moor weather can be so unpredictable I packed plenty of extra layers and my walking jacket in my rucksack. I was running a little late so didn’t have time to put my gaiters on, which I later regretted because it was very wet and the marshes were quite unforgiving, being knee deep on quite a few occasions. It is worth noting that Quaking Marshes are very hazardous so even though the tracks may be precarious they are still the safest option and I had my Scarpa walking boots on for plenty of support.

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks Bodmin Moor Rough Tor And Brown Willy Walking Route Map

I parked right outside the church by the footpath sign in Churchtown and walked up the lane turning left at the telegraph pole over the stone stile crossing a series of stiles and following the signposts across fields where I then kept left at the fork of paths to then cross straight over the road to join the next road where I walked right.

I then got my first view of Rough Tor on my right hand side and as the road turned sharp left I kept straight on across more fields, still following the signposts of the Moorland Walk up to Harpur’s Downs crossing over the road to stay on the main tracks to the next road where I walked right following the road all the way up to Watergate where I then turned right by the cider barrel passing Poldue on my right hand side. At the end of this lane I walked right and walked down the road to the entrance of Rough Tor where I was greeted by a wild pony.

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks Bodmin Moor Rough Tor And Brown Willy Walking Route – Rough Tor Entrance

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks Bodmin Moor Rough Tor And Brown Willy Walking Route – David on top of Rough Tor

I then followed the track all the way directly up to Rough Tor, Bodmin Moor’s second highest peak, where I had a really good look round and took a short video of the breathtaking 360 degree views of Cornwall. I then made my way down Rough Tor and headed for a gate that signalled the entrance to Brown Willy, Bodmin Moor’s highest peak and the highest place in Cornwall, where I then carefully made my way up to the top.

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks Bodmin Moor Rough Tor And Brown Willy Walking Route – On top of Brown Willy

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks Bodmin Moor Rough Tor And Brown Willy Walking Route – Looking back to Rough Tor

I then followed the signposts all the way down Brownwilly Downs and even though it was very muddy I kept to the main path at all times and the rest of the marsh can be quite dangerous underfoot. At the bottom of Brownwilly Downs I crossed the footbridge across the stream and then headed straight up keeping the wire fencing on my right hand side following the signposts across Butters Tor crossing a few more stiles with Garrow Tor on my right hand side.

I continued my walk up to Garrow using the main track to the small buildings where I then contiued to the dense woodlands where I enter next to the stile and kept ahead and slightly to the right where I found a stone crossing over the river and climbed up to the next stile to continue to folloow the main track passing stone circles on my left hand side up to King Arthur’s Hall on my right at an area that has been fenced off.

I then kept ahead to the ladder stile on the left hand side turning right over the next stile and continued to follow the main track and signposts through the small buildings where I then turned right at the end of the drive by the signpost to walk across the marsh to the next road which lead to the white gates of Irish farm buildings following the tracks through various fields and stiles until the view of the church at Churchtown came in to view.

I made my way back down the lane to the car after completing an exhausting but highly rewarding 12 miles which took me just over 5 hours. You can find all the photographs from this walk on the Walks And Walking facebook page and Google+ page.

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks Looe to Polperro Walking Route

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks Looe to Polperro Walking Route

The general plan for this walking route was to walk from Looe to Polperro and meet the rest of the family for lunch at the Three Pilchards for a crab baguette and then walk back, making it a fairly respectable 9 or so mile Cornwall walk taking a leisurely 4 hours to complete.

You can’t go too wrong on this walk if you keep the sea on your left hand side on the way to Polperro and on your right hand side on the way back to Looe. I’ve written about this walk before so I did take two new detours, the first being up to the church at Talland Bay and the second on the way back via The Warren National Trust area.

I walked down from our apartment in West Looe to the fire station and the signposts for the Coast Path and turned right passing Nelson, the famous Looe sea lion on my way up the steps and back on the road to Hannafore.

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks Looe to Polperro Walking Route – Nelson the Looe sea lion

I walked passed Tom Sawyers Tavern on my right hand side with St George’s Island now coming in to clear view on my left hand side out to sea to enter the fields where you can walk up to the Lammana Chapel (the fenced of area at the top right hand side of the field). It’s here where I breathed a huge sigh of relief at being able to get out on a good stretch of the South West Coast Path walking route and enjoy the beautiful Cornish coastline.

I continued my walk along the main coast path to The National Trust area of Hendersick following the occasional signposts for Polperro to the next Coast Path signposted to Talland. As the path then forks I took the wider upper path and followed this feint track upwards to the right hand side of the field until I saw the top of the tower from the church. The main coast path heads down to join a fenced steps down to Talland Bay but my route was up to the church which offered a great view of Talland and an interesting setting for a graveyard.

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks Looe to Polperro Walking Route – View from the church to Talland

I then walked down the slope of the hill to rejoin the coast path to Talland Bay following the signposts to Polperro at the Smugglers Rest and along up the road turning left at the sign post that says Coast Path Public Footpath Polperro 1 1/4 mile along through the bay turning left at the next signpost turning right up a steep path and then left up the steps by the next signpost to The National Trust area of Talland Cliffs where it now says Polperro is 2 miles away. Hmmm….

After a nice stretch of coast path Polperro comes in to view and the rest of the family we waving from the harbour as I walked down the steep slope through the wonderfully quaint fishing village houses to join them at the Three Pilchards.

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks Looe to Polperro Walking Route – Three Pilchards

After lunch, the rest of the family then walked back to the car as I made my way back up through the houses and steep slope uphill where I walked right at the National Trust area of The Warren keeping right at the fork to go down to the lighthouse where I got a great view of the cliffs.

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks Looe to Polperro Walking Route – Lighthouse at The Warren National Trust area

I then walked back up to the main coast path and kept to the same path all the way back to Looe taking a few photos along the way. You can find all the photographs from this walk on the Walks And Walking facebook page and Google+ page.

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks Looe to Polperro Walking Route – Talland Bay

Walks And Walking – Cornwall Walks Looe to Polperro Walking Route – St Geroge’s Island

Walks And Walking – Essex Walks Oak Trail Epping Forest Walking Route

Walks And Walking – Essex Walks Oak Trail Epping Forest Walking Route

The Oak Trail offers an opportunity to enjoy a beautiful area of Epping Forest and some of its surrounding Buffer Lands. The route passes some magnificent veteran beech pollards, areas of wood pasture, Ambresbury Banks and the Deer Sanctuary covering just under 7 miles taking me exactly 2 hours to complete.

When I left the house for the short drive up to Theydon Bois it was a chilly day with clear blue skies. I was hoping to see some deer and capture some really good Autumn photographs of Epping Forest but it soon turned grey and started to rain.

Walks And Walking – Essex Walks The Oak Trail Epping Forest Walking Route – Autumn Path

Walks And Walking – Essex Walks The Oak Trail Epping Forest Walking Route – Autumn Trees

The walk starts at Theydon Bois tube station and quickly takes you onto Great Gregories, one of the City of London’s Buffer Land areas currently used for in-house grazing of our conservation cattle. A lot of the trail will follow defined paths, surfaced rides, fields and Forest with directional posts as guides. When I walked The Oak Trail today there were no sign of any of the green arrow signposts so I was glad I had my OS map with me.

Walks And Walking – Essex Walks The Oak Trail Epping Forest Walking Route

AMBRESBURY BANKS

The remains of an Iron Age Hill Fort and, according to legend, it is the site of the last stand by Boudicca against the Romans in AD61. The fort covers an area of approximately 11 acres and was once surrounded by a 6ft single bank and a ditch.

DEER SANCTUARY

Founded in 1959, it is home to a herd of black fallow deer. The Sanctuary covers approximately 140 acres. Forest Keepers lead Guided Walks around the Sanctuary: please see the Epping Forest Events Diary. For further details telephone 020 7332 1911.

BUFFER LANDS

Some 1778 acres of Buffer Land has been acquired to protect the Forest from encroaching development and to maintain the links between the Forest and the wider countryside. Regular inhabitants include fallow and muntjac deer, hares and skylarks.

Walks And Walking – Essex Walks Oak Trail Epping Forest Walking Route Map

Walks And Walking – Wales Walks Snowdonia Betws-y-Coed Walking Route

Walks And Walking – Wales Walks Snowdonia Betws-y-Coed Walking Route

This walking route is one from the archives. We had an amazing week in Snowdonia back in March 2010 and after a couple of days walking up Mount Snowdon via the Llanberis Path, the Miners and Pig (PYG) Tracks, the walk of my life in Coed y Brenin Forest Park, some scenic walking routes around Porthmadog and Portmeirion we were due to have a family day out in Betws-y-Coed.

Walks And Walking – Wales Walks Snowdonia Betws-y-Coed Walking Route – Afon Llugwy river

However, on the way to Betws-y-Coed I happened to notice Swallow Falls wasn’t too far away so I managed to negotiate myself a little detour from the rest of the family with the promise of joining up again at the famous Ty-hyll, the Ugly House. Leaving Betws-y-Coed I headed out west to the Miners Bridge where I crossed over and continued along the main footpath west following the Afon Llugwy river. I continued to follow the tracks keeping the river close to my left hand side at all times through the woodlands all the way to Swallow Falls. It wasn’t a difficult path to follow so there is no real need to write the walk out in any detail. At Swallow Falls we took a few photographs and then all walked back passed The Towers Outdoor Pursuits Centre to the Ty-hyll, jumped in the car and all went home happy!

Walks And Walking – Wales Walks Snowdonia Betws-y-Coed Walking Route – Swallow Falls

Walks And Walking – Wales Walks Snowdonia Betws-y-Coed Walking Route – Behind Ty Hyll – The Ugly House

More about Betws-y-Coed.

Betws-y-Coed lies in the Snowdonia National Park, in a valley near the point where the River Conwy is joined by the River Llugwy and the River Lledr, and was founded around a monastery in the late sixth century. Construction of Betws-y-Coed railway station in 1868 heralded the arrival of the railway line from Llandudno Junction railway station, and resulted in the village’s population increasing but now it is just a great place to stop off and have a wander around the shops that are shrouded by some beautiful Welsh scenery.

Walks And Walking – Wales Walks Snowdonia Betws-y-Coed Walking Route – Snowdrops along the Afon Llugwy river

More about the Ugly House.

Despite its unusual name, it is far from being an ‘ugly house’ and although the true origins of the Ugly House remain shrouded in mystery, legend tells us that it was a crude house built in the 15th century by two outlaw brothers. It was a ‘Ty Un Nos’ – or house built overnight.

Walks And Walking – Wales Walks Snowdonia Betws-y-Coed Walking Route -Ty Hyll – The Ugly House

Walks And Walking – Kent Walks Whitstable Crab And Winkle Way Walking Route

Walks And Walking – Kent Walks Whitstable Crab And Winkle Way Walking Route

We were staying in Swalecliffe for the weekend, just outside of Whitstable in Kent, and the plan for the first day was for me to pop out early doors and get a walk in before meeting the rest of the family in Whitstable for Oysters and chips later on. It was great to get my Scarpa walking boots back on again for this walk in Kent, with all the rain I was anticipating quite a muddy walk but it was fairly dry underfoot for most of the way. In fact, my boots came back cleaner than they went out! It was a glorious day, perfect for walking; clear blue skies and a slight breeze so I just kept to walking trousers and a short sleeve t-shirt, packing a fleece in my rucksack in case it got a little chilly later.

Walks And Walking – Kent Walks Whitstable Crab And Winkle Way Walking Route Map

I had been recommended the Crab and Winkle Way by a few friends at work as a good walking route as it’s known for being a really good Kent walk. I roughly plotted a route that would take me from Swalecliffe, straight up St John’s Road passed Chestfield and Swalecliffe Station, through Chestfield and up Chestfield Road where I was to join a footpath on my left hand side through a delightful residential area. I followed this small road all the way round to the right hand side crossing over a road and in to Chestfield Golf Club following the waymakers in a straight line all the way up through Shrub Hill and Radfall to the road where I walked left in to Thornden Wood keeping right until a crossing of paths where I then turned right following the track as it then went round to the left to join Thornden Wood Road.

Walks And Walking – Kent Walks Whitstable Crab And Winkle Way Walking Route – Thornden Wood

I turned right up Thornden Wood Road passing the car parks on either side of the road walking left in to the woods by the footpath sign post as the road bent to the right. I then followed this track, turning right at the junction of tracks in to an area called The Radfall where I continued my walk all the way along the same track until I reached the road at Tyler Hill. I then turned left and followed the track that ran parallel to the road all the up until I re-joined the road through a courtyard of wooden pleated houses and a small footpath. I then walked left up the road passing a pub on my right hand side turning right across the road through another footpath that walked around a small car park where I then crossed over the road and down a track by the footpath signposts through a gate and in to fields.

Walks And Walking – Kent Walks Whitstable Crab And Winkle Way Walking Route – Kent Countryside

Walks And Walking – Kent Walks Whitstable Crab And Winkle Way Walking Route

I then walked straight ahead crossing a few fields to join the Crab and Winkle Way cycle route by Blean Church (which I incorrectly tweeted as being in Bean… oops!) I then turned right and followed the Crab and Winkle Way and Cycle Route 1 signposts and waymakers all the way back down to Whitstable Station. I crossed over the railway bridge and then straight down Cromwell Road to the harbour area where I waited by the lifeboat station for the rest of the family to arrive.

6 delicious Oysters and some delightful crinkle cuts chips later we meandered our way back along the Saxon Shore Way coast path to Swalecliffe with my walking route covering a good 15 miles and taking about 5 hours.

Walks And Walking – Kent Walks Whitstable Crab And Winkle Way Walking Route – Whitstable Irish Oysters

Walks And Walking – Fitbug Your Personal Online Health And Fitness Coach

Walks And Walking – Fitbug – Your Personal Online Health And Fitness Coach

Developed by leading health experts, Fitbug is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to improve their health, fitness and wellbeing. In fact, Fitbug is the ideal companion for people who don’t have the time, energy or motivation to exercise.

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Walks And Walking – Latest Offers From Fitbug

Your achievements are sent to Fitbug via a PC or Mac and soon you’ll be able to send your stats wirelessly with the new Fitbug Air (released end of October 2012). This allows Fitbug to design your personalized plan. Fitbug will send weekly activity and nutrition targets based on your achievements and will keep you motivated to ensure that you meet your goals.

Track your progress, keep up to speed with the latest health news, and even get involved in games and challenges with other Fitbug members. Fantasy Footfall™, where your feet do the talking, allows you to compete against members and ‘climb the leader boards’ to reach the highest number of steps. Create your own leagues to compete against friends, family or colleagues, or join one of Fitbug’s leagues.

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Walks And Walking – The Wales Coast Path With Saga Walking Holidays

Walks And Walking – The Wales Coast Path With Saga Walking Holidays

If you are looking for a bracing few days walking then you can’t go too wrong with a visit to the Wales Coast Path where you can take in the lush rural landscapes, the dramatic coast, breathtaking mountains, secluded ancient forests and the rugged foothills of the Brecon Beacons National Park, the Gower Peninsula and Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail.

I spent a week with the parents in South Wales a few years ago, where we walked a few sections of the Gower Peninsula and it was stunning, you can find them here Wales Walks. The Wales Coast Path officially opened earlier this year and you can see the whole 870 miles of the Wales Coast Path in a 5 minute video here Wales Coast Path video.

Walks And Walking – The Wales Coast Path With Saga Walking Holidays – The Gower Peninsula

In addition to the award winning golden beaches the walking routes along the Gower Peninsula also include 5 unique conversation areas, places of historical interest such as ancient monuments, caves and castles and an impressive 24 wildlife trust reserves to visit. You can also explore the town of Laugharne where the legacy of Dylan Thomas lives on, not forgetting the impressive Laugharne Castle that has influenced so many other writers and artists to this day.

From June 2013 Saga Holidays will be introducing walking holidays in Llanelli, at the Stradey Park Hotel, so you can enjoy the outstanding natural beauty of the Wales Coast Path. This classic converted Edwardian mansion has plenty of character and benefits from its elevated position overlooking the town with sweeping panoramic views across Llanelli, Carmarthen Bay and the world famous Gower Peninsula.

Walks And Walking – The Wales Coast Path With Saga Walking Holidays – Laugharne Castle

From its Celtic roots, Llanelli grew in the eighteenth and nineteenth-centuries with the mining of coal and tin. Today, sport plays a key role in the town, which is the location of the famous rugby union ground. You can also explore the historic town of Llanelli overlooks the Gower Penisula and Carmarthenshire coast as well as the 13 mile long shoreline of the Loughor estuary, which has been transformed into the Millennium Coastal Park.

Walking the Costa Blanca – Saga Walking Holidays

If you want to escape to sunnier climes (literally) this autumn/winter then Saga Holidays are currently offering walking holidays in the Costa Blanca from November. For more information on all Saga walking holidays you can visit Saga, use the drop down search menu and click on Walking. You can also chat with Saga Holidays on their facebook page here.