Walking & Cycling Guide

recommended places to go for a walk or ride your bike


 

British Museum

London WC1

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The British Museum in London houses a vast collection spanning two million years of history, including the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and Egyptian mummies. Free to enter, it’s one of the world’s greatest centres of culture and learning.

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Castle dominates the city skyline from Castle Rock. A historic fortress with roots dating back to the Iron Age, it houses the Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny, and National War Museum, making it Scotland’s most visited paid attraction.

Eiffel Tower

Paris 7

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The Eiffel Tower, Paris’s iconic landmark, soars above the city with sweeping views from its platforms. Built in 1889, it dazzles with nightly illuminations and remains a symbol of French artistry, engineering, and romance.

Louvre Museum

Paris 1

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The Louvre in Paris, once a royal palace, is the world’s largest art museum. Its vast collection spans from ancient civilisations to iconic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, all beneath the striking glass pyramid entrance.

Mont St-Michel

Pontorson

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Mont St-Michel rises dramatically from tidal waters with its medieval abbey perched above winding village streets. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers breathtaking views, historic architecture, and a truly magical atmosphere shaped by sea and sky.

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  • World Heritage Site
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Neuschwanstein Castle is a fairytale masterpiece perched high in the Bavarian Alps. Explore lavish interiors, dramatic mountain views and the inspiration behind Disney’s iconic castle in one of Germany’s most famous landmarks.

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Notre-Dame de Paris, a Gothic masterpiece on the Île de la Cité, is famed for its rose windows, flying buttresses and sculpted façades. Fully restored after the 2019 fire, it once again stands as a symbol of Paris and a treasure of French heritage.

Stonehenge

Salisbury

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  • pre-booking advised
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  • English Heritage
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  • World Heritage Site
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  • archeology
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Stonehenge, in Wiltshire, is a prehistoric stone circle over 4,500 years old. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s famed for its mystery, ancient rituals, and alignment with the solstice sun. Visitors can explore the stones and nearby Neolithic landscape.

Westminster Abbey

London SW1

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Westminster Abbey is London’s iconic Gothic church, famed for royal coronations, weddings and burials. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it holds centuries of British history, with monuments to monarchs, poets and statesmen.

Alnwick Castle

Alnwick

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  • Harry Potter
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Alnwick Castle in Northumberland is a grand medieval fortress, home to the Percy family for over 700 years. Known as a filming site for "Harry Potter", it features opulent staterooms, gardens, and history blending Norman origins with modern heritage.

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