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Walking Route: A Titley Circular
Walking Route: A Titley Circular
A 14km (8 3/4-mile) stroll linking the Mortimer Trail and the Herefordshire Way near Kington, Herefordshire
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Aug 12
Walking Route: Pembrokeshire’s Dale and St Ann’s Head
Walking Route: Pembrokeshire’s Dale and St Ann’s Head
A 7-mile stroll around some of Pembrokeshire’s most stunning coastline
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Aug 10
Lost in the Golden Valley
Lost in the Golden Valley
Exploring one of Herefordshire’s most beautiful corners
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Jun 5
Pembrokeshire’s Secret Shell Surprise
Pembrokeshire’s Secret Shell Surprise
Exploring Cilwendeg’s Shell House Hermitage
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
May 17
Walking Route: Knighton and Knucklas
Walking Route: Knighton and Knucklas
An 8-mile circuit exploring the far-reaching views from Offa’s Dyke across the Teme Valley and the uniquely-designed viaduct at Knucklas
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
May 7
Carlisle Cathedral
Carlisle Cathedral
A historic Cumbrian gem on the English/Scottish borders
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
May 6
Telford’s Titans
Telford’s Titans
Exploring giants of this Shropshire New Town
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
May 1
Picturesque Portmeirion
Picturesque Portmeirion
The Italianate North Wales village where they “Cherish the Past, Adorn the Present, Construct for the Future”
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Apr 11
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Walking Route: Conquering Caer Caradoc
Walking Route: Conquering Caer Caradoc
Exploring one of Church Stretton’s more alluring peaks
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Apr 2
Walking Route: Kerry Ridgeway and the Source of the Teme
Walking Route: Kerry Ridgeway and the Source of the Teme
An 8 1/2-mile walk with some fantastic views to round off the trek
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Mar 1
The Ten Lives Of Tenby’s St Catherine’s Island
The Ten Lives Of Tenby’s St Catherine’s Island
And the ten reasons why you should visit this Pembrokeshire gem
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Feb 10
A Trail of Bygone Craftsmanship
A Trail of Bygone Craftsmanship
Exploring Herefordshire’s Black and White Trail
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Feb 5
Charming Kirkby Lonsdale
Charming Kirkby Lonsdale
The quaint Cumbrian village with Ruskin’s favourite view
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Jan 6
Glorious Gloucester
Glorious Gloucester
The perfect place for that special Christmas present
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Nov 23, 2023
Ravishing in Wroxeter
Ravishing in Wroxeter
Roman soldier beauty secrets revealed in a new Shropshire exhibition. It’s painful! (the beauty regime, not the exhibition!)
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Sep 27, 2023
More’s Trees
More’s Trees
The man behind Shropshire’s iconic Linley Beeches
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Aug 13, 2023
Transforming Our Skyline
Transforming Our Skyline
How two Shropshire brothers changed the skyline of Shrewsbury and, ultimately, the world
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Aug 7, 2023
Walking Route: Clun Valley Circular
Walking Route: Clun Valley Circular
A 26km circular walking tour of Shropshire’s Clun Valley
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Jul 28, 2023
Picturesque Porthmadog
Picturesque Porthmadog
Exploring the gentle Welsh town that once shipped slate right around the world.
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Jul 19, 2023
Fishguard’s Bayeux Tapestry
Fishguard’s Bayeux Tapestry
The wonderful Welsh Weave that records the last invasion of Britain in February 1797
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Jul 16, 2023
Walking Route: The Long Mynd and Small Batch
Walking Route: The Long Mynd and Small Batch
A seven-and-a-half-mile stroll on Shropshire’s iconic Long Mynd hill, exploring two lesser-known valleys.
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Jul 16, 2023
Walking Route: Cannock Chase Circular
Walking Route: Cannock Chase Circular
A 6.5-mile stroll around mainland England’s smallest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Jul 11, 2023
St Julian’s Church, Tenby, Pembrokeshire
St Julian’s Church, Tenby, Pembrokeshire
One of Tenby’s Hidden Gems.
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Jun 7, 2023
Whinlatter’s Wow Trail.
Whinlatter’s Wow Trail.
Is this the Lake District National Park’s best view?
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
May 21, 2023
Glorious Glenridding
Glorious Glenridding
Exploring this gorgeous gem in the UK’s Lake District
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Mar 30, 2023
Walking Route: Lake District — Grasmere and Alcock Tarn
Walking Route: Lake District — Grasmere and Alcock Tarn
A 3 ¼mile circular route from Grasmere, exploring Wainwright’s dreary tarn
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Mar 22, 2023
Walking Route: Lake District — Loweswater Loop
Walking Route: Lake District — Loweswater Loop
A 4-mile stroll around one of the Lake District’s quieter lakes
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Mar 21, 2023
Walking Route: Lake District — Swirling Round Coniston
Walking Route: Lake District — Swirling Round Coniston
An 8-mile walk to the top of The Old Man of Coniston, Brim Fell and Swirl How, returning via Levers Water
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Mar 20, 2023
St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead
St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead
Explore the history and literary connections of this idyllic Lake District Church, refurbished by the Archbishop of York, and where a young…
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Mar 2, 2023
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