Perhaps a picture perfect book cover, this is an photo of Ardmay House an outdoors learning and activity centre on the shores of Loch Long. What a location!
Ardmay House is located in the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, on the shores of Loch Long just outside the village of Arrochar at the foot of the Cobbler mountain.
At only 50 minutes’ drive from Glasgow city-centre, Ardmay is easily accessible to central Scotland but has a very remote and unique feel to it.
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As the sun slowly sets behind the Malvern hills in Worcestershire the last rays of sun light peak through the stone columns of the Panorama Tower.
Located at the very edge of the original boundary of Croome Park is The Panorama Tower which was built for George Coventry, 6th Earl of Coventry. This domed and circular temple-style folly was designed by James Wyatt in 1801 as an eye-catcher that would enhance the landscape by attracting a person’s gaze. It is located at the top of Knight’s Hill and has been fully restored by the National Trust. It is one of nearly a dozen Follies that were once part of the first landscape designed by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown.
The Panorama Tower was constructed by James Wyatt based on ideas by Robert Adam. The building was not finished until around 1812 – at least three years after the death of the 6th Earl. By the time it was taken over by the National Trust in in 2009 it had experienced considerable deterioration. In 2010 it was extensively restored by the organisation and is now once again an exceptional part of England’s national heritage
It is a circular two level building with a central interior staircase that goes up to a viewing platform under the domed roof. There are exceptional views across Worcestershire to the Malvern Hills. It can be seen from the M5 motorway which separates the folly from the main lands of the estate. It is a Grade I listed building.
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During its history, the estate was visited by King George III, Queen Victoria and King George V. It is likely that it was visited by members of the Dutch royal family who stayed at the nearby mansion after escaping from Holland during the NAZI occupation their country during WWII.
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Approximately 1,200 metres (0.75 mi) from the dam is the reservoir's straining tower. Standing only 30 metres (98 ft) from the shore, its purpose is to filter or strain out material in the water with a fine metal mesh, before the water flows along the aqueduct to Liverpool.
Its architecture represents Gothic revival, built at the same time as Lake Vyrnwy dam. The tower as a whole is 47 metres (154 ft) tall, 32 metres (104 ft) of which is above water, and is topped with a pointed copper-clad roof, coloured light green.
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Making the most of my week off work, yet another morning out with the camera. this time back to Tiddesley Wood in time for sunrise.
My bluebell hunting adventure can be viewed here
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This location requires no introduction or detailed description of it. All I will say is if I have the opportunity of visiting again, it will be with much improved fitness and a lot less camera gear!
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