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Arundel

Arundel Castle

Arundel, a market town in the South Downs, West Sussex. Just off the A27, the main town centre is easily accessible. If using public transport, its a short distance away from the train station. Trains pass through Arundel every hour going towards Brighton and Southampton. Walking from the train station to TC takes approx 15 minutes.

There multiple walking trails in and…

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Walking The Seven Sisters

Lockdown has eased in different parts of the UK, this has given the improved  ability to access the outdoors further afield. As a result of this, UK travel opportunities have become even more  accessible. Socially distanced holidays, including campsites opened up, to all within the country. Whilst the new normal slots into place, most campsites are at limited capacity to decrease the spread of…

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Mother Shiptons Cave, Knaresborough

All travel ideas start with the best intentions, yet it doesn’t always go to plan. You find a base to travel to and explore. Along the way you embrace the strangers that are met with the experiences that are shared.

Whether it’s UK or abroad, you want scenic views located away from your average tourist. Travel guides always help, but it’s when you have a vested interest in something, it…

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Warsash Common

UK Travel is more than just about experiences, it’s also the atmosphere, culture and vibes you receive from it. Travel as a whole takes you on explorations down paths to places you would never expect. As mentioned before, some are closer to home than you would expect. Over the past week, I changed my mind on multiple occasions regarding this weeks post. In essence, the experience and atmosphere…

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Bradford-on-Avon (BOA)

View from BOA Bridge

Most commonly known as BOA by locals in Whiltshire, this area is about 15 minutes drive to Bath Spa.

A historical town, complete with a 14th Century Tithe Barn, a canal system for narrow boats and plenty of walking routes for avid Ramblers. On Newton Road, a fountain can be found along the walls. Also the Priory Barn, which is part of the Bradford-on-Avon Preservation…

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St Catherine's Hill, Hampshire (Part of Itchen Navigation Heritage Trail).

St Catherine’s Hill, Hampshire (Part of Itchen Navigation Heritage Trail).

Throughout the UK, there are many hidden gems in plain sight. Often with UK Travel, each person discovers somewhere new. Hampshire has a variety of locations that are open to the public, which have a historical past. The Itchen Navigation Heritage Trail passes some of these sites on its route. It’s with this in mind, the next place to explore is St Catherine’s Hill, located on the outskirts of…

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Minehead

A small village nestled between the Quantock and Exmoor hills. Minehead is famed for its Butlins, coastal path and remote location. Located approximately forty five minutes from Taunton, or fifty minutes from Bridgewater, the West Somerset’s coastal town is awash with seasonal activity. For those who like the scenic route, my recommendation would be to come from Bridgewater. A high amount of…

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Camping in Alfriston

As lockdown has been extended, I take you back to last summer, to a camping trip. After work was finished, packed the car and set off to pick up one of the lads to explore the south downs. Our journey took just under 2 hours. We arrived and started to set up camp, just before the our trio was complete.

As the sun lowered over the horizon, the campsite grew slower, the summer solstice came…

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Brockenhurst, Bank and Knightwood Oak (New Forest)

Brockenhurst, Bank and Knightwood Oak (New Forest)

As lockdown continues, the next trail is closer to home. Hampshire is one of the best places i’ve lived in due to its diversity. Within its borders encompass parts of the south downs, north wessex downs, cranborne area of natural beauty and most of the new forest.

Today’s focus will be on different aspects of the New Forest, within a short distance of each other. Based on the south coast,…

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Whitby Wonders

Whitby wonders! As it says in the title, there is a lot more to it than meets the eyes. Its known for its Abbey, 199 Steps (where some of the story of Dracula is used), Fish & Chips and its Gothic themed following.

The journey starts travelling the Yorkshire Dales for the first time, with less than an hour to go head banging to some gothic style music, I looked up. My jaw hit the ground.…

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Isle of Arran (Scotland)

First view of Isle of Arran

The journey north from Hampshire to Ayrshire started early. An odd sense of anticipation shook away the slumber. After a 7 hour of caffeine filled driving with a travel buddy, the car safely stored on the ferry the above picture shows the first views of Arran. A quiet excitement rose within as a small pod of dolphins, a seal and lots of jellyfish passed us. The sea…

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