Moonlight reflecting across Tor Bay during an evening walk from Goodrington Sands
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Goodrington Sands to Roundham Head: A Beautiful Evening Walk in Paignton

A real evening walk from Goodrington Sands towards Roundham Head in Paignton, with original photographs of Tor Bay, the beach, coastal path, rocks, shells and moonlight.

Powis Castle view
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Powis Castle and Garden: Our Visits and Photo Guide

Our real experiences from two visits to Powis Castle and Garden in Wales, with original Sony A7R II photographs, seasonal advice and practical visitor information.

Rhuddlan Castle close view
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Visiting Rhuddlan Castle in North Wales: History, Ruins and Photos

Rhuddlan Castle does not have the fame or crowds of some of the larger castles in North Wales, but that…

View with highlands on the Scenic route to Edinburgh
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Scenic Route to Edinburgh via Peebles: A72, A703 and A701

Driving from Liverpool to Edinburgh does not have to mean spending the entire journey on the motorway. The motorway is…

The Agricola Tower
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Visiting Chester Castle: History, Agricola Tower and Photos

Chester Castle is easy to overlook. It stands close to the city walls and the River Dee, but much of…

Bolsover Castle
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Visiting Bolsover Castle: History, Highlights and Photos

Bolsover Castle does not feel like a conventional medieval fortress. From a distance, its towers and hilltop position suggest a…

Windsor Castle view from a distance
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Visiting Windsor Castle: History, Highlights and Practical Guide

Windsor Castle is one of those places that feels familiar before you arrive. Its Round Tower, battlements and royal ceremonies…

Liverpool Castle Replica
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Liverpool Castle Replica at Rivington: History, Walk and Photos

I visited Liverpool Castle Replica during a walk at Rivington and photographed it with my Sony RX100 VII. Despite its…

Conwy Castle bridge view
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Visiting Conwy Castle in Wales: History, Views and Photos

Conwy Castle is one of those places that makes an impression before you even enter it. Its eight stone towers…

Puerto de la Cruz swim pool
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Our Holiday in Tenerife: Puerto de la Cruz, Teide and Island Highlights

At the end of March 2017, my wife and I traded our usual work routine for eight nights in Tenerife….