Travel

The small town of Wolfenbüttel deserves more attention than it usually gets. Wolfenbüttel is a town in Lower Saxony, Germany, located on the Oker River about 13 kilometres south of Brunswick. An intact old town with half-timbered houses, not affected by World War II, you can visit the palace of the Dukes of Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, the library with its unique treasure and more! If the writing is too fast (or too small) in the video for you to read, the transcript is below. Schloss Wolfenbüttel is a baroque castle. In 1866 the castle became the Anna-Vorwek-School for girls. Today part of [More]

Here are a few reasons why you should choose a self guided walking holiday with Macs Adventure. There are loads of self guided holidays to choose from and each with its own particular character and highlights.

Lying in the Mediterranean, off the east coast of Spain, the Balearic Islands comprise Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. They’re an incredibly popular destination for British tourists thanks, in no small part, to the fantastic weather, glorious beaches and pulsating nightlife.

Barcelona is one of Europe’s most popular city-breaks. With bustling markets, shops, eateries and bars, a myriad of museums, and the eccentric constructs of world-famous Modernist Antoni Gaudi dominating the skyline, there are no shortages of quality sights. If you do tire of the city, you can easily decamp to the nearby coast or mountains. Get your bearings on the city’s most famous parade, La Rambla. Take in the market stalls, street artists and tapas bars before making your way to the scenic Barri Gotic, home to the city’s main cathedral as well as many other beautiful churches. Gaudi’s most [More]

Walks Around Ludlow Shropshire. UK Cottage Holiday based in Bewdley Worcestershire – this was a 9 miles day walk around Ludlow, Bromfield and Bringewood Chase. To find out about more Cottage Holidays – www.hikingequipmentsite.com

Although a Gite used to be a basic place to stay, today you can get luxurious accommodation with swimming pools etc, that can offer excellent value for your money when it comes to your family holiday. With thousands available all around France, many people find that staying in Gites is a good way of experiencing France whether it be whilst traveling through or for a memorable holiday in a specific region. Technically speaking to be called a Gite the owner must live close by in order to provide help, assistance and a warm welcome to guests, whereas if it is [More]

Walking Holiday Ireland provide you with some great options and packages for outstanding hill walking and trekking holidays in the Cooley, Gullion and Mourne Mountains! Here you can hill-walk in the land of legends; Cú Chulainn and queen Maeve, see megalithic tombs, cairns, standing stones and be blown away by vista’s across heather topped mountains, green valleys, rivers, lakes and sea. Let us take care of ensuring your trip goes without the stress of finding that perfect accommodation and real Irish Pub or restaurant. We will pick the most suitable accommodation based on your requirements, handpick the most scenic and [More]

A week long holiday in North Cornwall with some amazing scenery and some tough sections to hike. This included 7 circular day hiking routes: 6 with a section along the South West Coast Path at Bude; Port Isaac; Padstow; Dizzard Point; Tintagel and Boscastle; and Trevone, Trebarwith and Delabole; plus one inland along The Camel Trail at Padstow. The distance of the hikes varied between 5 and 12 miles. To find out about more Day Hiking Trips www.hikingequipmentsite.com

The North York Moors National Park was created in 1952 and is one of the finest landscapes in Britain. It covers 554 square miles and is one of the largest areas of heather mooreland in the United Kingdom. It has miles of stunning heather, towering sea cliffs, secluded beaches and grassy dales, all of which give it a character all of its own. There are over 1,400 miles of footpaths and rights of way available for walkers. But it’s not an empty area. 25,000 people live and work there. The North York Moors has cool summers and relatively mild winters. [More]

A video guide to the Devon area. The pairing of fresh green countryside and buzzing historical cities makes Devon a unique UK destination, offering both serenity and excitement.

My hiking holiday in Mallorca, Spain was a fantastic experience. It was away from the hustle and bustle of the bay of Palma, Mallorca in a lovely untouched part of the island, which provided opportunities for gentle coastal hikes and also more demanding hikes in the hills and mountains. Read more about this Hiking Holiday in Puerto de Soller, Mallorca, Spain on my blog at www.hikingequipmentsite.com

My hiking holiday in St Ives Cornwall with Holiday Fellowship (HF) Holidays was a great experience. St Ives is a delightful resort town with a maze-like old fishing area. It’s a perfect centre from which to discover the surrounding region. The HF Holidays’ Hiking Leaders were great. During the day hiking they guided us in a caring and considerate way, and also pointed out places of interest. There were 5 days of hikes and the hiking time was around 5 to 7 hours each day. We spent our free day taking a look around St Ives.

We arrived in Llangennith on the west coast of The Gower Peninsula in South Wales on the Monday. On Tuesday we did the Three Cliffs Bay Day Hiking. On Wednesday we hiked around and over Rhossili Down and then hiked over to Worms Head. Finally, on the Thursday we went on a day hike from Port Eynon To Rhossili. A fabulous holiday with some good hiking and some great scenery.