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- Cairn na Burgh Beag is the smaller of the two “Carnburgs” at the northeastern end of the Treshnish Isles, with the other beingCairn na Burgh Mòr. Cairnburgh Castle, which guards the entrance to Loch Tuath on the west coast of Mull is primarily located on the larger of the pair. However, an unusual feature of the castle its that its defences straddle both islands, Cairn na Burgh Beag having a small guard-house and a well. These grassy islands are both remnants of ancient lava flows and have a distinctive profile: flat-topped and trimmed with cliffs.
- Cape Clear Island is the largest and hilliest island in Roaringwater Bay situated 13km from Baltimore. Cape Clear has a wild and romantic landscape and unspoilt charm.
- Shanklin Chine is a wooded coastal ravine reaching the sea at the end of the esplanade. Chine is a word for a stream cutting back into a soft cliff. Shanklin chine contains waterfalls, trees and rare plants, with footpaths and walkways allowing paid access for visitors. A heritage centre explains the Chines long history.
- The Royal Victoria Park is a municipal park in central Bath which stretches over 57 acres. Overlooked by the Royal Crescent, the Park was opened in 1830 and named after the then Princess Victoria who went on to become Queen. Although initially in private hands, Victoria Park was opened to the public in 1921. It contains a magnificent collection of trees as well as colourful planting, bird aviary, a duck pond, tennis courts, bowling green, adventure playground and a 12 and 18 hole golf course.
- The older part of the Scarborough lies around the harbour and is protected by the Castle Headland in the sheltered South Bay.
- Prior Park, 18th-century landscape garden with an Ornamental Palladian bridge, one of only four in the world. Designed with advice from poet Alexander Pope and ‘Capability’ Brown.
- Jersey Lavender grows, manage, harvest and distil our own lavender. The resulting pure essential oil is then used in our range of beautifully fragrant Jersey Lavender products. Gardens, Farm, Sprigs Shop & Cafe open to visitors at specific times The distillery is open, with our video presentation to illustrate the processes that we undertake on the farm, and in the “bottling room” there is a product display where you can smell our divinely-fragrant lavender oil. Check our website for opening days as we aim to open Spring and Summer but are closed for the main harvesting time.
- Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales, at an elevation of 1,085 m (3,560 ft) above sea level, and the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands. It is located in Snowdonia National Park and designated as a national nature reserve for its rare flora and fauna. We have listed the address as Llanberis because this is where thenarrow gauge Snowdon Mountain Railway (SMR)starts from and travels for 7.6 km (4.75 miles) from Llanberis to the summit of Snowdon.
- Bodnant Garden created over 150 years has 80 acres of sweeping lawns, grand terraces and woodland within Conwy valley noted for its botanical collections.
- The New Forest Museum has displays and activities about the New Forest National Park. You can find out about the history, traditions and wildlife of the New Forest. The centre runs a wide selection of events throughout the year. Gift shop and wheelchair access.
- Lots of legends about Dozmary Pool most with links to King Arthur. It was reputedly that King Arthur received his legendary sword, Excalibur and that as the home of the Lady in the Lake of Arthurian Legend and also reputed to be bottomless.
- Am Buachaille is a sea stack, or vertical rock formation composed of Torridonian Sandstone. The stack is 65 metres (213 ft) high and located 1 mile (1.6 km) south-west of Sandwood Bay. It lies at the tip of the Rubh’ a Bhuachaille headland around 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Kinlochbervie. The stack is very popular with climbers and was first climbed in 1968 by the mountaineers Tom Patey, Ian Clough and John Cleare. At least four climbing routes are identified on Am Buachaille, with even the easiest route graded as Hard Very Severe (HVS) and access to the stack involves a 30 metres (98 ft) swim at low tide.
