Where We Go

Take a look at some of our favourite photos from recent tours. Click the image to link to the tour page. View images of our vacation packages to Scotland, Wales and Ireland and our geology tours to Utah and the Rockies and the Badlands of Alberta, Canada. Wonder at the Jurassic Coast and the landscapes of our Southern England tours from London.

Scotland

Port Appin and the Pierhouse Hotel

Port Appin and the Pierhouse Hotel.

Loch Ness, Scotland

Not just worth a visit for its elusive monster, Loch Ness offers breathtaking views.

The Old Man of Storr

The Old Man of Storr stands 55 metres tall and is one of the Isle of Skye's most famous sights.

Speyside Cooperage, Craigellachie

Stacked whisky casks at Speyside Cooperage.

Eilean Donan Castle, Scottish Highlands

Eilean Donan Castle was built in the early 13th century and features in the James Bond franchise as Scotland's MI6 headquarters. (Photo credit: Alex Hare Photography).

Loch Coruisk, West coast of Scotland

Take a boat trip from Elgol, Isle of Skye to Loch Coruisk, West coast of Scotland.

Ireland

The Cliffs of Moher, West coast of Ireland

The sun goes down over the Cliffs of Moher

Aonghasa on Inis Mor, Aran Islands

Aonghasa on Inis Mor, Aran Islands

Mullaghmore Hill, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland

Tour Leader John Walsh Walks on Mullaghmore Hill

Rocks at the Burren, County Clare, West coast of Ireland.

A lone tree stands resolute amidst the rocks at the Burren, County Clare, West coast of Ireland.

The Wild Honey Inn, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland

The Wild Honey Inn, County Clare

Black Head, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland

Black Head, Galway Bay, as seen from the West

Dunguaire Castle, West coast of Ireland

Dunguaire Castle, West coast of Ireland

Food at The Wild Honey Inn, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland

Michelin Star cuisine at the Wild Honey Inn, County Clare Ireland

Geology at The Burren, County Clare, Ireland

The Burren, County Clare

USA

Dead Horse Point, Utah

Dead Horse Point State Park near Moab in Utah covers 5362 acres.

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park gets its name from the saguaro, a large cactus native only to the Sonoran Desert (Photo credit: Pete Gregoire).

Grand Mesa, Grand Junction

Grand Mesa is the largest flat-topped mountain in the world.

Colossal Cave, Southeastern Arizona

The Colossal Cave system in Southeastern Arizona is one of the largest dry cave systems in North America. (Photo credit: Bob Krantz)

Delicate Arch, Utah

Delicate Arch is a 52 foot tall natural arch in Arches National Park.

Sheepcreek Geological Loop

Sheepcreek Geological Loop.

England

Corfe Castle, England

Corfe Castle in Purbeck, Dorset dates back to the 12th Century.

Bath Abbey, England

Bath Abbey viewed through York Street Arch.

Lake Buttermere

Lake Buttermere

Lake District Hikers

Fossil Hunting in Dorset

The Jurassic Coast is famous for its fossil finds.

Stonehenge, England

World-famous Stonehenge dates from the Neolithic period, around 2500 BC.

Avebury World Heritage Site, Wiltshire, England

Thought to have been constructed around 2500 BC, the Avebury Stone Circle is one of the largest and best-preserved prehistoric stone circles in the world.

West Bay, Dorset

West Bay in Dorset has featured on film many times, such as ITV's Broadchurch.

Wells Cathedral, England

Wells Cathedral is "unquestionably one of the most beautiful" English Gothic cathedrals.

Photographer, Cumbria

Spain

Ainsa

Aínsa is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Spain.

Pamplona Town Hall

Famous for the annual Running of the Bulls festival, Pamplona is the capital of the Navarre province.

Cotiella Mountain Peak

Keen walkers can hike 7km (4.4m) for some incredible panorama vistas at Cotiella mountain.

Montserrat Monastery

The spectacular mountain retreat of Montserrat, home to a Benedictine monastery.

The Dalí Museum

The Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres.

Salt folds

The Cardona Salt Mountain Cultural Park.

Ordesa

The Ordesa National Park has some of the best hiking in the Pyrenees.

Besalú

Besalú's Pont Vell ('Old Bridge') dates back to the 12th Century.

Guell Crypt

The unfinished Church of Colònia Güell near Barcelona.

Canada

Lake Louise

Moraine Lake

Kananaskis Valley

Kananaskis Valley.

The Lewis Thrust

The Lewis Thrust.

Snow above Lake Louise

Snow above Lake Louise.

Horseshoe Canyon

Horseshoe Canyon.

Wales

Castell Dinas Bran, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales

The ruins of Castell Dinas Brân look town on the town of Llangollen from a prominent hilltop.

Caernarfon Castle, Caernarfon, Wales

Built following the invasion of William the Conqueror, Caenarfon Castle was designed by the architect of the famous Chillon Castle which resides on the East bank of Lake Geneva.

Darwin's Townhouse Hotel, Shrewsbury, England

Darwin's Townhouse is a privately-owned, late 18th Century Grade II* Georgian townhouse.

Llyn Ogwen, Snowdonia, Wales

Llyn Ogwen features in Arthurian Legend as the residence of the fabled 'Lady of the Lake'.

A pterodactyl skeleton at Darwin's Townhouse, Hotel, Shrewsbury, England

The twenty-bedroom boutique B&B hotel is situated in the heart of Shrewsbury town centre and near to beautiful walks along the River Severn path.

St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury, England

St Chad's Church was built in Saxon times and stands tall in the town of market town of Shrewsbury.

Portugal

Commercial Square, Lisbon

The Portuguese custard tart, 'Pastel de Nata' is deliciously irresistible.

Cape Espichel, Portugal

Cape Espichel is a site that has attracted pilgrims and scientists over the centuries.

View of Lisbon from River Tagus

Lisbon stands on the banks of the River Tagus.

Sesimbra Castle, Portugal

Sesimbra Castle was captured from the King of Portugal in 1165, then retaken in 1191.

Rua Augusta, Lisbon

The bustling Rua Augusta in Lisbon.

Portuguese Vineyard

The Arrábida Natural Park's Azeitão vineyards produce fine, white Moscatel wine.

Greece

Athens and Parthenon

The capital city of both ancient and modern Greece, Athen boasts thousands of years of history and culture.

Mount Helmos, Greece

Mount Helmos stands at 2355m and is the highest mountain of the Peloponnese.

Temple of Apollo

The Temple of Apollo was built at Ancient Corinth in 550 BC.

The Ruins of Corinth

Modern Corinth is located close to the ruins of Ancient Corinth, a vast network of stunning archeological features left from the destruction by Rome.

Lake Vouliagmeni, Greece

A rare geological phenomenon means the waters of Lake Vouliagmeni are continuously replenished by the sea and underground thermal springs.

Eleonas, Greece

Meaning 'olive grove' in Greek, Eleonas is a beautiful, small mountain village.