Friday, 30 January 2009
Improvements afoot for the end of the West Highland Way?
The Nevis Bank Hotel is situated right at he end of the West Highland Way, next to the official marker, and of course right next to he start of the Great Glen Way. Unfortunately in recent years the hotel has fallen on hard times and was closed on November, looking decidedly worse for wear.
The hotel is now back on the market, and I hope a buyer capable of making the necessary investment comes forward. It has always struck me that the marker at the end of the walk is stuck in a bit of a corner, and not relay a fitting end to a memorable walking holiday This feeling is only made worse when the backdrop is a decaying hotel.
The hotel is now back on the market, and I hope a buyer capable of making the necessary investment comes forward. It has always struck me that the marker at the end of the walk is stuck in a bit of a corner, and not relay a fitting end to a memorable walking holiday This feeling is only made worse when the backdrop is a decaying hotel.
Labels: Fort William, Great Glen Way, hotels, west highland way
Friday, 23 January 2009
Thursday, 22 January 2009
Hadrians Wall And Northumberland Coast Walk Featured in TV AD
Hadrians Wall And Northumberland Coast Featured in TV AD
The first screenings of the new TV advert promoting North East England as a visitor destination were broadcast on Friday 9th January as part of Regional Development Agency One North East’s ongoing investment in tourism.
It features spectacular, new aerial shots of the North East’s coast and countryside.
Popular North East attractions such as Bamburgh Castle, (on the Northumberland Coast Path) the Cheviot Hills, Boulby Cliffs, Durham City, Hadrian’s Wall, NewcastleGateshead and The Angel of the North all make an appearance.
The new advert aims to capitalise on the growing trend for holidaymakers to stay at home this year. Research from VisitBritain suggests that people may decide not to holiday abroad this year in favour of staying in the UK.
Bookings for walking holidays here at Mickledore Travel support that trend and are well up on this time last year. We would certainly recommend early booking, especially over peak season, for most of our routes.
The first screenings of the new TV advert promoting North East England as a visitor destination were broadcast on Friday 9th January as part of Regional Development Agency One North East’s ongoing investment in tourism.
It features spectacular, new aerial shots of the North East’s coast and countryside.
Popular North East attractions such as Bamburgh Castle, (on the Northumberland Coast Path) the Cheviot Hills, Boulby Cliffs, Durham City, Hadrian’s Wall, NewcastleGateshead and The Angel of the North all make an appearance.
The new advert aims to capitalise on the growing trend for holidaymakers to stay at home this year. Research from VisitBritain suggests that people may decide not to holiday abroad this year in favour of staying in the UK.
Bookings for walking holidays here at Mickledore Travel support that trend and are well up on this time last year. We would certainly recommend early booking, especially over peak season, for most of our routes.
Wednesday, 21 January 2009
Improvements at the Start of Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk
Wainwright's Coast to Path Walk has always been one of our most popular walking holidays. It is has always been a paradox that, although the route goes from St Bees in the west to Robin Hoods Bay in the east, the first steps you take on leaving St Bees are easterly, as you head out to the spectacular sandstone cliffs of St Bees Head.
The path follows the coastline past the headland , only leaving the coast tat Birkam’s Quarry.- until now. But now, Marshalls’ the company who run the quarry, have built a new 2 meter wide path cliff top path, around the northern side of the workings – with spectacular views into the quarry, and out over the Irish Sea. This means the Coast to Coast Path can follow the coastline for a further few hundred meters before striking inland.
The path follows the coastline past the headland , only leaving the coast tat Birkam’s Quarry.- until now. But now, Marshalls’ the company who run the quarry, have built a new 2 meter wide path cliff top path, around the northern side of the workings – with spectacular views into the quarry, and out over the Irish Sea. This means the Coast to Coast Path can follow the coastline for a further few hundred meters before striking inland.
Labels: coast to coast, st bees
Friday, 16 January 2009
Great Glen Way Closed Over the Winter
Part of the Great Glen Way route has been closed since the beginning of November to allow for tree felling, but will be open again from 31 March in time for the walking holiday season.
The section of the route affected is on the north side of Loch Ness between Fort Augustus and Invermoriston. This is the first phase of the felling, which will take place over the next 3 winters.
A Highland Council spokeswoman said: “The larger trees weigh in at around eight tonnes and, on the steep and difficult terrain, will pose some challenges in ensuring safe felling and removal. As public safety is paramount for walkers and other route users, the Great Glen Way will be closed from Allt na Criche to Rubha Ban while the felling operations are being undertaken.” Unfortunately there is no alternative route available, so this section of the long distance path has been temporarily closed. The Forestry Commission has also begun building on alternative route so further closures will not be necessary in future years.
The route, a popular walking holiday destination, will reopen at the end of March, in time for the eater and the start of the walking holiday season.
Links: Press and Journal article,
Highland Council information
Part of the Great Glen Way route has been closed since the beginning of November to allow for tree felling, but will be open again from 31 March in time for the walking holiday season.
The section of the route affected is on the north side of Loch Ness between Fort Augustus and Invermoriston. This is the first phase of the felling, which will take place over the next 3 winters.
A Highland Council spokeswoman said: “The larger trees weigh in at around eight tonnes and, on the steep and difficult terrain, will pose some challenges in ensuring safe felling and removal. As public safety is paramount for walkers and other route users, the Great Glen Way will be closed from Allt na Criche to Rubha Ban while the felling operations are being undertaken.” Unfortunately there is no alternative route available, so this section of the long distance path has been temporarily closed. The Forestry Commission has also begun building on alternative route so further closures will not be necessary in future years.
The route, a popular walking holiday destination, will reopen at the end of March, in time for the eater and the start of the walking holiday season.
Links: Press and Journal article,
Highland Council information
Labels: Forestry, Great Glen Way, walking holidays
Friday, 9 January 2009
Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk as Popular as Ever
2008 was a busy year on the Coast to Coast walk, meaning booking your walking holiday early is a must if you want to secure the best accommodation. Interest in Wainwright’s walks, both in the Lake District and father afield, has been fueled by a recent TV series, Wainwright’s Walks, presented by Julia Bradbury, many episodes of which have attracted over 1 million viewers. The show has also proved popular in Australia.
In February 1987 book “Coast to Coast with Wainwright” will be reiussed, with a new set of photographs to bring it up to date. This will be followed by the screening of a new TV series, following the famous route across England. The BBC approached Mickledore Travel looking for potential interviewees, and you may see one or tow of our clients in the show.
In February 1987 book “Coast to Coast with Wainwright” will be reiussed, with a new set of photographs to bring it up to date. This will be followed by the screening of a new TV series, following the famous route across England. The BBC approached Mickledore Travel looking for potential interviewees, and you may see one or tow of our clients in the show.
Labels: coast to coast, Wainwright, walking holidays
Friday, 2 January 2009
New Scheme for Guides on Hadrian's Wall
A new scheme is about to be launched to encourage local people to become guides on Hadrian's Wall. The Roman Wall is already a popular walking holiday destination and the new scheme, to be administered by Hadrian’s Wall Heritage Ltd, will train local people to act as volunteer guides at key sites along the Wall. Volunteers will be recruited this winter and new tours will be available in the summer.
Labels: Guides, Hadrian's Wall
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