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 Exploring Britain Updated 2010.05.12. http://www.visitbritain.com/ Link to: www.enjoyingenglish.info i - * under revision Intro... * London and the South-east * The West Country - Bristol & Bath, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall * The Lake District * Lancashire * Derbyshire: The Peak District * York & Yorkshire * Norfolk * Scenic Railway Journeys - Great Railway Journeys * Mullti-media experiences from World Atlas.com & Collins* Outro... * Britains Famous - a review of some of Britain's Top 10 * Robin Hood : Myths * Credits *
Since my childhood, I have been fortunate to be able to explore the length and breadth of the islands which make up Britain's diverse and beautiful land and cityscapes. The images and links below will, I hope, allow you to experience the environment which surround us through the eyes of professional photographe
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Scenic Railway Journeys  |
Great train journeys provide a return to more leisurely days, when
travel was a decorous adventure rather than an irritant endured between
home and holiday. Between them, our top 10 carve up the most
spectacular scenery on the planet.
One of the best ways to see Britain, and a wonderful treat, is to
take advantage of some of the most interesting, historic and scenic
railways in the world. Benedict le Vay lists his favourites from his
recent book, 'Britain From The Rails: A Window Gazer's Guide'.
1. West Highland Line - Glasgow Queen Street to
Mallaig: by sleeper from London, finishing off with steam trains. This
route will leave you with beautiful memories, rolling across Rannoch
Moor's bogs, with red deer looking on. A horseshoe curve tucked into
the mountains, gives way to a sloping shelf down the hillside of a
remote loch (lake). www.scotlandsforme.com/main_attraction.php?.id=79
2. East Coast Main Line - London (King's Cross)
to Aberdeen (Scotland): speed, style and scenery in abundance, plus the
double drama of the Forth and Tay Bridges, with stunning views of Holy
Island, north of Newcastle. www.northumbrian-railways.co.uk
3. The Wherry Line - Norwich to Lowestoff and
Yarmouth (East Anglia), is charm on wheels. like the waterways they
follow, the lines are eccentric. Red flags protect swing bridges.
This line is an absoloute gem. www.wherrylines.org.uk
4. The Skye Railway - Inverness to Kyle of
Localsh (west coast and terminus to transfer to the Isle of Skye).
Beautiful scenery, magnificent sea views, and incredible tales of the
Battle of Strome and the fish wars. www.railbrit.co.uk/Dimgwell_and_Skye_Railway
5. The Settle and Carlisle Line: a mad, moody
magnificent main line route - England's highest. Bureaucrats tried to
close it; people power saved it! Thank God!
6. The Looe Branch, and St Ives Branch
(Cornwall): two delightfully charming, 'story book' kind of lines that
will 'knock your socks off!' An absoloute delight, if you have the
passion, to can manage both in a day. looevalley@
7. The Cambrian Coast Line - from Aberystwyth to
Harlech and Porthmadog (Wales). Wales has a treasure-trove of scenic
railways, including the one at Snowdon. This literal cliffhanger is
the best. Made into a North Wales circuit, with the help of the
FFestiniog line, it is superlative. www.thecambrianline.co.uk
8. The Great Western - from London (Paddington)
to Bristol, Cardiff or Penzance, mighgt be well known, and is my
favourite. It offers constant pleasure, from the serene Thames Valley,
Marlborough Downs, Bath, Somerset Moors, across the viaducts, and
curving round the bays and coves of Devon and Cornwall. 'Great'...
indeed! - no info website available*
9. The Wessex Mainline - from Southampton to
Cardiff is little explored by travellers from outside the region, but I
can't think why. This line passes through a great variety of scenery,
and with its long arm to Weymouth, includes many rural stops in Thomas
Hardy country. no info website available*
10. West of England Mainline - from London
(Waterloo) to Exeter (Devon). This is the forgotten way westward.
Approaching Salisbury, with its magnificent cathedral spire, the
scenery gets better, and better and better and... wow! no info website available*
* only route-maps and ticket info - Search Wikipedia if available, for other info.
Multi-media Experiences from
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www.worldatlas.com - interactive world maps with links for loads of explorative information.
Robin Hood: where to see Britain's greatest myths and legends. 13.05.2010.
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To coincide with the release of Ridley Scott's
Robin Hood, we offer a guide to visiting the attractions associated
with Britain's most legendary historical and mythical figures.
Robin Hood ~ see UK LEGENDS
The legendary outlaw and his Merry Men are most commonly portrayed as residents of Sherwood Forest, near the Nottinghamshire village of Edwinstowe. The massive Major Oak tree – with a circumference of 33 feet – is said to be the shelter where Robin Hood slept, while the Church of St. Mary, in Edwinstowe, may be where he tied the knot with Maid Marian.
- The annual Robin Hood Festival will be held in August (www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/robinhoodfestival), while fun and games are also scheduled on May Day. See www.sherwoodforest.org.uk for more information.
- Sherwood Forest is also home to a Centre Parcs (www.centerparcs.co.uk), where aspiring young bandits can practice their archery.
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