The Great Outdoors Spring 2019

1. BINEVENAGH, COUNTY
   LONDONDERRY

Binevenagh and the surrounding hills
set the scene for season five’s finale of
Game of Thrones, reuniting the wandering
Daenerys Targaryen with some old friends.
The 60-million-year-old plateau has been
classified as both an Area of Special
Scientific Interest and as an Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty, guaranteeing
a special experience for all who come across
it. Enjoy views of Lough Foyle, the Roe Valley
and even the west coast of Scotland on a
clear day.

2. PORTHCURNO,
   CORNWALL

Poldark conducts much of its filming
across historic sites throughout Cornwall,
and Porthcurno (the setting for the quaint
Nampara Cove) is not to be missed. With
glorious soft, white sand surrounded by
turquoise waves crashing against high cliffs,
it’s paradise on a clear and sunny day. Follow
the footsteps of Ross and Damelza across
the beach, or opt for a hands-on exploration
of Porthcurno cove and shoreline with a
coasteering experience – this is one of
Cornwall’s top spots for it.

3. NOSE’S POINT, SEAHAM,
   COUNTY DURHAM

Although much of The Last Kingdom was
filmed in Hungary, many key moments on the
coasts were filmed in England and Wales. In
season two, the traders’ camp where Uhtred
finds himself sold into slavery was filmed at
Nose’s Point, south of Seaham. This is an
Area of Special Scientific Interest thanks to its

FILMING

LOCATIONS

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Head behind the scenes of some

of our most popular TV series, by

visiting the UK locations in which

they were ilmed

The UK has seen an increase in ilming
activity for television shows in recent
years – with its mountains, forests and
beaches representing far-off fantasy lands
or posing purely as themselves. Here we've
selected 10 great areas to explore from
some of the many locations used for ilming
throughout England, Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland. (Warning: potential
spoilers ahead!)

unique geology and ecology. The wildflower

meadows are wonderful, and there’s plenty

of coastal exploring to do at the nearby

Blast Beach.

(^) 4. FFOREST FAWR,
BRECON BEACONS
There’s plenty of choice for places to
discover in Wales that were Doctor Who
filming locations, but Fforest Fawr is perfect
for walkers who enjoy rambling through
woodlands. Featured in season eight’s
“Robot of Sherwood” with Peter Capaldi and
Jenna Coleman, the woodland is home to
accessible walking trails and is the backdrop
to the serene castle, Castell Coch (which
features in season seven of the show).

5. BLAIR ATHOLL,
   PERTHSHIRE

Blair Castle featured prominently in season

two of ITV's Victoria, in “The King Over The

Water” episode, which sees Victoria and

Albert flee their prying court to the sanctuary

of Scotland. Tay Forest Park is just a stone’s

throw away, and if you feel like bagging

a Munro after scouting out this filming

location then you’ll be pleased to hear that

Schiehallion sits west of the Forest Park. The

Beinn a’ Ghlo range to the north-east is also

more than deserving of your time.

6. GLEN COE AND
   RANNOCH MOOR
   Enjoy the mystery and magic of Outlander
   season one by experiencing the sweeping
   landscapes that serve as a backdrop for Jamie
   and Claire’s time-travelling adventures. At
   the eastern end of Loch Rannoch is Kinloch
   Rannoch, where the famous standing stone
   scenes are filmed. A short drive away is the
   mountaineering mecca of Glen Coe, its peaks
   familiar to Outlander fans from the opening
   credits and iconic promotional images.


7. WYE VALLEY, WELSH
   BORDERS
   Merlin may not have graced our TV screens
   for a few years, but this cult-favourite attracts
   a host of tourists to the Welsh countryside.
   An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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