12th November 2023 Arrochar – The Three Lochs Way
We were to go to Fort William today but as there were so few people on the coach today, they …
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We were to go to Fort William today but as there were so few people on the coach today, they …
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A real treat for us today. Normally when we visit the highlands the weather is poor with rain and lots …
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Off to Arrochar for another Scottish adventure. On the way up we stopped at Gretna Green. I dislike this place …
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The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. View all photography for this entry
A number of Dutch navy warships arrived on the Tyne a few days ago and the best view of them …
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The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. View all photography for this entry
The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. View all photography for this entry
The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. View all photography for this entry
Walk back home from Tynemouth in the early morning. View all photography for this entry
After storm Babet we decided to see what things were like further upriver at Wylam. Immediately, you could see the …
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The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. We’d seen some of the damage on the news caused by Storm Babet which …
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The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. The sun was positioned just right behind the Herring Girl to give a halo. …
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The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. The Herring Girl statue was basking in the sunshine today, you can almost see …
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To Sunderland today for a meal to celebrate Mam’s birthday. Couple of shots in Newcastle and a few in the …
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The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. View all photography for this entry
The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. In Northumberland Park, a single female tufted duck has joined the regular cohort of …
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The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. On the path to Northumberland Park, next to the meadow stands a large buddlea …
The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. Heavy cloud moving in today. Took some closer shots of the Herring Girl. View …
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Over to South Shields today. Lots of threatening clouds around today but luckily we kept dry. Definitely a feel of …
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A trip along the road to Seaton Delaval Hall. It’s great to have this gem on our doorstep. Took a …
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As our holidays drew to a close, we simply had to take the opportunity to visit Cherryburn again. Lovely to …
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Time for the arduous journey back home. Before we know it, it was time for the long journey home. I …
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No visit to Tuscany is complete without a visit to this gem of the renaissance. Granted, it isn’t our favourite …
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Today was a rest day and a much needed it was. We talked along the beautiful beach with it’s pier, …
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Siena is a city absolutely steeped in history. A leisurely stroll through the streets taking in the usual sights and …
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A brighter day today for the picture-postcard town of San Gimignano. This town is my favourite place in Tuscany. not …
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We had intended to have a rest day today, but after a good sleep, we felt up to the visit …
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Here we go again…. We booked our Italy getaway last year but were informed later that our favourite hotel in …
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The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. View all photography for this entry
A trip to Woodhorn and the QEII Country park in the sunshine today. Woodhorn was nice and quiet, always a …
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