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Walk the Blissful Elidir Trail in Bannau Brycheniog (Brecon Beacons) Waterfall Country

The Rundown: This is an “out and back” walk alongside two rivers with some spectacular waterfalls – four of them in fact! (Not to be confused with the Four Waterfalls trail also in Bannau Brycheniog.) You will walk the banks of the Afon Nedd Fechon and Afon Pyrddin. It is a peaceful walk, surrounded by […]

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Walking in Wales: the Bannau Brycheniog (Brecon Beacons) Four Waterfalls Walk plus The Largest Cave Entrance in Wales!

The Rundown: This is absolutely the most dramatic and awe-inspiring circular walk we have been on to date. We had done a bit of planning and watched a few YouTube videos before going ourselves and still The Four Waterfalls Walk certainly did not disappoint in person! At points it can be a bit demanding (think

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Mystery Monolith on Hay Bluff – Hiking in the Brecon Beacons, Wales

The Rundown: Length: 1 ¾ miles Approx 1 hour 15 minutes (to the top and back) Terrain: Steep grassy slope, some rocky steps and gravel path. Elevation gain 672 feet All Trails route link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/herefordshire/hay-bluff This was a short but energetic walk that we took on a greyish morning in mid-March. We chose to stop

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5 Intriguing Things to Do While in Beautiful Stow-on-the-Wold

We’ve been to and through Stow-on-the-Wold many times before. The Stow Tesco is a bastion for late night Ben and Jerry’s needs. Greedy’s Chip Shop does delicious chips. Huffkins served us many a take-away breakfast during the Covid times. There’s plenty of good coffee to be had in their various cafes. Stow’s Christmas lights are

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How to Enjoy a Day Out in Quintessentially English Broadway!

Broadway is a beautiful village in Worcestershire, often referred to as “the Jewel of the Cotswolds” and makes a great place to stop for a day out.  The village centres around its tree-lined High Street, which is filled with various shops, pubs, and cafes.  You can also walk from the village up to Broadway Tower,

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Have an Amazing Day in Bourton on the Water: the Venice of the Cotswolds…

Bourton on the Water is a gorgeous village located in Gloucestershire, within the North Cotswolds.  The River Windrush flows gently through the middle of the village, making it known as the Venice of the Cotswolds.  Due to its quaint beauty, plus its many shops and attractions, it is a popular destination and well-worth a visit. 

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