The Great Outdoors Spring 2019

nestled along the English and Welsh border,
the Wye Valley served as a backdrop for the
action in seasons one and two. The Wye
Valley Walk is a 136-mile long-distance trail
encompassing both hill and river walking.
The valley is also a favourite spot for cyclists,
rock climbers, horse riders and kayakers – so
there’s plenty to enjoy.

8. LAGAVULIN, ISLAY

Fan-favourite Ron Swanson from Parks and
Recreation couldn’t find enjoyment in his trip
to the UK until he embarked on his journey
to Scotland and experienced some of the
best whisky Islay has to offer. Whether you
agree with that sentiment or not, you’ll be
sure to find as much joy on Islay as Ron.
Seek out the hidden Lagavulin Bay or head
towards the striking Lagavulin standing

stones. A visit to the namesake distillery and

neighbouring Ardbeg and Laphroaig will

ensure you don’t get thirsty around here.

9. WEST BAY, DORSET

Dorset’s attractive coastline can be as

dramatic as Broadchurch’s mysteries, with

much of the crime drama show’s filming

taking place along the Jurassic Coast.

The village of West Bay, between Lyme

Regis and Weymouth, is used regularly for

the programme, its cliffs a recognisable

backdrop. Other local landmarks crop up

regularly, and Visit Dorset have a web page

highlighting the importance of the show

to the area. West Bay is part of the Dorset

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, and the

South West Coast Path passes through.

10. ARDVERIKIE ESTATE,
    CAIRNGORMS
    The Ardverikie Estate at the western edge
    of the Cairngorms National Park is used to
    represent Balmoral in season two of The
    Crown. Once you’ve taken in the beautiful
    castle and wandered the surrounding
    grounds (which also feature in the show),
    you can make plans to bag some of the
    surrounding Munros – nearest are the trio
    of Geal Charn, Creag Pitridh and Beinn
    a' Chlachair in the Ardverikie Forest, with
    Creag Meagaidh and its neighbours not far
    away, on the other side of Loch Laggan.
    The Pattack Falls are a good
    low-level option.

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