Views From Ronda

Beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and mountains from the elevated position of the town of Ronda in southern Spain.

Deep Gorge In Ronda

Deep gorge through the rocks of the town of Ronda wwhere buildings and bridges have been beautifully constructed into and around the natural landscape.

Rocky Cliffs Southwest Portugal

Dramatic rocky cliffs off the Cape of St Vincent, Portugal. Amazing views and a real sense of being at the end of mainland Europe.

Dramatic Cliffs, Calm Seas

No matter which direction I look along these cliff faces, i'm in awe of their wild and rugged beauty and how they maintain that barrier between land and sea for millions of years despite their frequently battering by strong waves and swells from the Atlantic Ocean.

Southwestern Point Of Mainland Europe

Rugged rocky cliffs are plentiful in this beautiful region of southwest Portugal. The dramatic, dry rugged landsape in this part of the world really does make you feel you've reached the very edge of mainland Europe.

Praia da Foz do Sizandro

A beautiful seascape with a combination of golden sandy beach and the ever present rumbling of the powerful Atlantic Ocean waves makes this section of Portugal coastline one of my favourite places in Western Europe.

Praia Da Nazaré, Portugal

Amazing place and home to some of the biggest surfing waves on the planet. Every year surfers from all over the world descend on this small town to take on the terrifying waves unique to this particular location due to the underwater topohraphy that channels the huge Atlantic swells into enormous mountains of water, surfed by the best or craziest surfers in the world.

Represa de Vale Rossim

Climbing higher into the Estrela Mountains, we stopped at this rugged mountain lake and it was here I decided to arrange some stones in memory of an Estrela who had recently passed so his name could live on peacefully in the moutains of Serra Da Estrela Natural Park, his ancestral homeland. In this place may his spirit roam and play amongst other Estrelas past and present. In memory of 'Taki' the Estrela Mountain Dog.

Rugged Beach At Llanes

Rocks, sand and sea at Llanes, Spain.

View Over The Bay Of Biscay

A beautiful elevated position of Ribadedeva with a view across the Bay of Biscay with parking and a picnic bench. A great spot to wild camp for a night.

Rocks At Canallave Beach

Black and white geological rock formations on the stunning coastline of northwest Spain.

Riverside Path, Ben Nevis

For the less energetic there is a lovely walk along the River Nevis with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains

Caledonian Canal Locks, Fort Augustus

An impressive flight of locks and part of the network of lochs and canals opening up travel from the East to West coast of Scotland.

Applecross Pass, Scotland

A treacherous road pass through mountainous terrain showing the raw rugged beauty of North West Scotland

The Applecross Pass

A challenging drive with sharp turns, steep roads and unpredictable weather.

Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve

Beautiful location and a great place to see Golden Eagles in their natural habitat.

Wild & Rugged Scotland

Beautiful scenic views are abundant along the North West coast of Scotland

Sunset At Stoer Lighthouse

A solitary fishing vessel passes the Stoer Lighthouse on the North West coast of Scotland

Sunset Over The North Atlantic

Sunset from the West coast of Scotland looking out over the North Atlantic Ocean

Moine House, Scotland

A remote derelict house on the hauntingly quiet and isolated area on the North Coast of Scotland

River Meets The Sea

River winds it way into the sea at Thurso beach, Scotland.

The Stunning Beach At Thurso

A beautiful beach and stop on the North Coast 500 road trip.

A Walk In The Cairngorms

A mountain dog feeling quite at home surrounded by mountains in the wild and rugged Cairngorms National Park

Grazing Horses

A view towards Hang Hill in Tring with two horses peacefully grazing in a field

Town Of Tring Consumed By Fog

A view from the Chiltern Hills looking towards Tring and Wendover

Sun Over Misty Silhouette Landscape

Atmospheric image of sun burning through the mist on a cold winter morning near Tring

Estrela Mountain Dog On A Misty Morning Walk

Atmospheric moody scene on a winter misty morning with my dog gazing through the wire fence

Landscape Near Tring

A view from the hills overlooking Tring on a misty morning

Stubbing's Wood Tring

Walkers heading up into the Chiltern Hills

It's A Long Walk

National Trails Ridgeway is 87 miles of long distance walking from Overton Hill to Ivinghoe Beacon

Border Controls

Sheep planning to illegally cross the border should be prepared for a shocking experience

Morning Frost On The Ridgeway

Early morning freezing fog creates a mystical feeling in this woodland next to The Ridgeway

Leading Lines To Nowhere

Electricity lines disappearing into the mist.

A Walk In The Woods

Mature trees with deep sprawling exposed roots can be found in Wendover Woods which lies next to the ancient long distance trail called the Ridgeway

Dark Clouds On The Horizon At Crosby Beach

As the sun is setting some dark clouds are moving in to give Antony Gormley's Iron Men sculptures a thorough drenching.

Antony Gormley Iron Man And Sewage Pipe

An Iron Man sculpture at Crosby Beach in Liverpool.

"The Struggle" In Cumbria

A winding road heading up into the hills from Ambleside. A beautiful drive with some steep sections and lovely views of the surrounding hills. I wonder where the name "The Struggle" comes from? I can only image in winter with deep snow and ice it certainly would be a struggle travelling along this route.

A View From "The Struggle"

As the challenging road winds through stunning scenery and hills, this tree caught my attention from the road and I just stood looking across the valley as the hill tops were encased in low level cloud giving it a peaceful but moody feel with signs there was bad weather closing in or certainly a lot of rain which is almost guaranteed at some point of any visit to the Lake District.

Paddle Boarders On Ullswater

Two paddle boarders venturing into the middle of Ullswater in the Lake District.

A View Over Ullswater

I love these old stone and slate buildings the way they blend in with the walls and scenery so typical of the Lake District. These buildings certainly stand the test of time and are built to last.

The Ridgeway Path, Tring Park

This section of The Ridgeway runs across the top of Tring Park and is just part of a long distance National Trail running from Ivinghoe Beacon to Overton Hill, a distance of 87 miles.

Concrete Rocky Structures

These appear to be some form of man made structures on Barmston Beach in Yorkshire although I have no idea of their intended purpose.

Iron Man And His Dog

This image has a powerful meaning to me.

Sunset At Crosby Beach

Watching the sunset at Crosby Beach over the River Mersey, Liverpool. Having spent a great deal of time on this beach when I was younger, it always brings back happy memories when I return and take some time out to just sit and watch the waves or ships coming in and out of port or on days like this, a beautiful sunset.

Ship Passing Coastguard Radar Tower Liverpool

I can remember as a young boy playing around the rocks near this radar tower, fascinated by the mysterious men who peered out of the windows from their elevated and watchful positions. Nowadays it is all fenced off and boarded up although appears to still be in operation as an unmanned communications tower.

Tring Park Tree In The Mist

On a lovely cold crisp misty morning I came across this peculiar tree in Tring Park, Hertfordshire.

Tring Park Bench

Every time I walk around Tring Park I always take a moment to sit on this bench and admire the peaceful view from this elevated position. I have spent many hours here sometimes sitting from sunset into the darkness just enjoying the peacefulness and calming effect this location has on my mind. The sunset from this location can at times be spectacular. At dusk you can watch the rabbits running around and feeding on the grass just yards in front of the bench sometimes unaware of anyone watching them.