The Kelpies—now, a view from horse’s mouth
December 4, 2024
One of Scotland’s big tourism attractions will now be explorable from the inside as well
One of Scotland’s big tourism attractions will now be explorable from the inside as well
In Amsterdam, Jonathan L spots an unusual slogan on a truck
Judy Barford captures the world’s only rotating boat lift in action.
DrFumblefinger shares some of the sights from his explorations of the alleys, walkways and canals of Venice.
A disused lock and Melbourne Marina in Yorkshire. Some of the canals are overgrown and are gradually being cleared.
The Falkirk Wheel is a unique rotating boat lift in Scotland, connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal.
It’s now (nearly) possible to paddle all the way across England in a canoe. The only obstacles are canal locks that require portage, and rights to a tunnel that are still being negotiated. The project, connecting Liverpool to the Humber…
Amsterdam is famous for its canals and picture-postcard setting. You can spend days just wandering up and down and around the many canals
Several years ago, after the completing 100+ miles of England’s Cotswold Way, over hill and dale and, at times, experiencing painful difficulties, I resolved to give up hills in favor of walking along waterways, of which there are many.
At night, after the day-trippers leave, Venice takes on a quieter and more mysterious personality. Here, a narrow residential calle connects one of Venice’s small canals, in the Cannaregio district, to a small square with restaurants and shops.
One of Scotland’s big tourism attractions will now be explorable from the inside as well
Judy Barford captures the world’s only rotating boat lift in action.
DrFumblefinger shares some of the sights from his explorations of the alleys, walkways and canals of Venice.
A disused lock and Melbourne Marina in Yorkshire. Some of the canals are overgrown and are gradually being cleared.
The Falkirk Wheel is a unique rotating boat lift in Scotland, connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal.
It’s now (nearly) possible to paddle all the way across England in a canoe. The only obstacles are canal locks that require portage, and rights to a tunnel that are still being negotiated. The project, connecting Liverpool to the Humber…
Amsterdam is famous for its canals and picture-postcard setting. You can spend days just wandering up and down
Several years ago, after the completing 100+ miles of England’s Cotswold Way, over hill and dale and, at times, experiencing painful difficulties, I resolved to give up hills in favor of walking along waterways, of which there are many.
At night, after the day-trippers leave, Venice takes on a quieter and more mysterious personality. Here, a narrow residential calle connects one of Venice’s small canals, in the Cannaregio district, to a small square with restaurants and shops.