by Jeanette Watson | Mar 16, 2021 | Cornwall, Southwest England, Tours of England
Lizard Point, Cornwall Visit the most southerly point in Britain – less commercial than Land’s End (the most westerly point). Walk along the coastal path and enjoy the spectacular views. Visit Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station which beams telephone messages around...
by Jeanette Watson | Mar 16, 2021 | Cornwall, Southwest England
North Devon Coast The West Country is well known for its moors: Dartmoor, Bodmin Moor and Exmoor. It is wonderful hiking country, plus there are some charming towns and villages to explore in the area: Dunster, Porlock, Lynton and Lynmouth, and Clovelly. Literary...
by Jeanette Watson | Nov 25, 2020 | Southern England, Southwest England, Tours of England
Glastonbury and Wells Arthurian legends about Glastonbury are rife… the mystical ruined abbey is said to have been his burial place. Glastonbury is supposed to have been visited by Joseph of Arimethea and possibly, Jesus. The Chalice Well is where some people believe...
by Jeanette Watson | Nov 25, 2020 | Southern England, Southwest England, Tours of England
Somerset County of lush green hills and picturesque villages. Discover the cradle of Christianity at Glastonbury, which also has connections with King Arthur. See Wells cathedral nestling in England’s smallest city, and Cheddar with its deep gorge and caves where the...
by Jeanette Watson | Nov 23, 2020 | Southern England, Southwest England, Tours of England
Wye Valley, Wales (Starting from Bath) Chepstow sits at the southern end of the River Wye and the ruin of the Norman castle dominates the border town, guarding a strategic crossing point. The river forms the frontier between Wales and England. A little further north...
