Hello readers! A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to spend a week in Crete, Greece. I knew very little about the island before going, but there was one place I really wanted to visit: the Samaria Gorge. Crete has dozens of deep, narrow gorges cutting through its mountains, but the Samaria Gorge is … Continue reading The Samaria Gorge (Crete: Part One)
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Clayton goes to Lanzarote (Part One – The North)
Hello readers! Last week I was on holiday on Lanzarote, a volcanic island off the northwest coast of Africa. Here in the UK, the island has a reputation for being a package-holiday hotspot, and it’s a popular destination for Brits seeking cheap alcohol and horrific sunburn. Millions of people travel to the island each year … Continue reading Clayton goes to Lanzarote (Part One – The North)
Clayton climbs Yr Wyddfa
Hello readers! Last weekend I was in North Wales with some old friends from university, and we finally decided to climb Yr Wyddfa, the highest mountain in Wales. We meet in North Wales every autumn, and although this hike had been in our sights for years, we had always been deterred by miserable weather. It … Continue reading Clayton climbs Yr Wyddfa
Clayton goes to the Peak District
Hello readers! Last weekend was surprisingly sunny for September, and I made the most of this by taking a day out to the Peak District. I walked up to Kinder Scout, a moorland plateau housing the highest point in the national park. The journey begins I started my walk in Edale, a quiet little village … Continue reading Clayton goes to the Peak District
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