The Great Outdoors – July 2019

Mac Cumhaill. After being bewitched by the
sorceress Miluchra at the Lough of Calliagh
Berra, he immediately aged into an old man.
To this day, the superstition survives and
accordingly if you bathe in the lough your
hair will turn white – apparently...

8. WORMS HEAD, GOWER

Derived from the Nordic word wurm
meaning serpent/dragon, this magical island
can be ‘tamed’ by walking there. Start on
Rhossili beach and enjoy its world-renowned
beauty before approaching the island at its
far end. There is only a short duration of time
in which you’ll be able to walk the length of
the tidal island, so be sure to check the signs
that are updated by the coastguard.

9. LITTLE SALKELD, CUMBRIA

One of northern England's finest stone

circles, Long Meg & Her Daughters stone

circle is the second biggest in the country.

Dating from the Bronze Age, it is said to

have been formed from a coven of witches

turned to stone by a Scottish wizard. Legend

has it that anyone who manages to count the

stones twice and come to the same total will

break their spell. If you fancy having a go, the

stones can be found north of Little Salkeld.

10. RAYDALE,
    NORTH YORKSHIRE

In the heart of Raydale sits Semerwater, the

second largest natural lake in North Yorkshire

(after Malham Tarn). At the foot of this lake

lies the remains of an elusive legendary

city, where it is said an angel, dressed as a

beggar, cursed the residents after no one

offered food or shelter. For a less mythical

experience, water sports are on offer here

and local shops and cafés are nearby, or you

can take a circular walk around the lake via

Countersett and Marsett. This is a Yorkshire

Wildlife Trust nature reserve and visitors are

asked to stick to the footpaths.

More ideas at

tgomagazine.co.uk

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