Travel Around The Clock

Among the numerous circular walks that can be found in the Perigord Noir , there is one that stands above the others and that we loved in a particular way. It is the Combe des Loups in Saint Andre d'Allas and we just discovered it a few days ago: 12 Km, 4 hours walk among the amazing blooming lush nature of this fantastic region of France. Fields, Dordogne But, as we are passionate walkers nature is not unusual for us. Indeed what really struck us is that this is a real complete walk: it offers the "usual" beautiful scenarios of the Perigord, colorful flowers, wild strawberries, blackberry bushes but also open views over one of the most beautiful castle of the region (the Chateau de Puymartin ), some typical Perigourdine landmarks such as stone huts and rocky outcrops, ancient wash houses and hamlets dating back to the XIV century. But I think that, in this case, pictures are worth a thousands of my words.... Bloomings, Dordogne Strawberry plant, Dordogne ...

The Great Glen Way is a long distance walk that takes you from the East to the West coast of Scotland touching three beautiful Lochs (lakes). This is the diary of our trail. Day one: Difficulty: easy Fort Williams -  Gairlochy: 11 miles (+ extra) A long and pleasurable walk on a flat land along the river Lochy. We stayed at Stronaba in the beautiful Springburn B&B , 4 miles uphill on the right side of the path. The owners were extremely helpful and friendly. Lovely place. Day two: Difficulty: easy/medium Gairlochy - South Laggan: 12,5 miles (+ extra) First Loch (Lochy) of the trip. Beautiful views. Quiet and unspoiled scenery. Plenty of cows and goats all around! We stayed in South Laggan at the basic Great Glen Hostel . Bunk beds. No breakfast available and no chance to get it anywhere around. Nearest pub is a bunk house 1 mile away. Fun place and good ales. Day three: Difficulty: easy  South Laggan - Fort Augustus: 10 miles On the trail you will...