Monday, 17 December 2007
Hurlstone Point, Somerset
This place has views to Dunkery Hill and on clear days as far as the Brecon Beacons.
Grabbist Hill, Dunster, Somerset England
Views of Dunster with its castle,Blue Anchor bay and coast of South Wales.
Thursday, 6 December 2007
St Agnes Beacon, Cornwall, England
St Agnes Beacon has views as far as Newquay, St Ives, Bodmin Moor, Falmouth and St Michael's Mount.
Tuesday, 4 December 2007
Friday, 23 November 2007
Petit Mont-Rond and Colomby de Gex,Ain France
Both Petit Mont-Rond and Colomby de Gex have wide views of the Alps, Jura and Dole mountains.
Colomby de Gex also has views of Lake Geneva
Colomby de Gex also has views of Lake Geneva
Friday, 16 November 2007
Grand Colombier, Ain ,France
Views of he Jura Mountains, Rhone valley, the Alps, Lakes Geneva and Annecy.
Observatoire du Finestrez, Ain, France
This place has views as far as the Matterhorn as well as lakes.
Tuesday, 13 November 2007
Signal de mont near bourbon-lancy,Saone-et-loire
From Signal de mont can be seen the Loire Valley and the Auvergne mountains in clear weather.
Ballon d'Alsace, Territoire-de-Belfort, France
Located in the Vosges, this highpoint has views of the Alsace plain,the Black forest and even Mont Blanc in clean weather
Thursday, 1 November 2007
Monday, 15 October 2007
Monte Generoso,Swiss/Italian Border
You can see the French Alps, parts of Lakes Lugiano and Maggiore, the Lombardy Plain,Apennines,Jungfrau and Gran Paradiso
Monte Grona, Italy
On a clear day views of Lakes Lugano,Como and Piano as well as Milan,Po Plains,Valtellina and the Alps can be had.
Monte Carza near Cannobio, Lake Maggiore Italy
You can see The Alps, Valle Cannobio and Lake Maggiore
Friday, 5 October 2007
Tuesday, 2 October 2007
Berry Head, Devon
Views of Torbay,East Devon Coast and English Channel.
Rare plants, seabird colony and Horseshoe bats.
Rare plants, seabird colony and Horseshoe bats.
Fire Beacon Hill and West Down Beacon, Devon
The first near Sidmouth and the second near Budleigh Salterton give views from Berry Head in Devon and to Portland in Dorset.
Vista do Rei,Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal
This belvedere has views of the Sete Cidades(Seven Cities), twin calderas,one green ,one blue as well as flat part of Sao Miguel Island.
Search Amazon.com for Sao Miguel Island.
Search Amazon.com for azores guides
Search Amazon.com for azores maps
Some believed the Seven Cities were part of Atlantis.
Legend says they were seven cities that were drowned.
Search Amazon.com for Sete Cidades
Search Amazon.com for Sao Miguel Island.
Search Amazon.com for azores guides
Search Amazon.com for azores maps
Some believed the Seven Cities were part of Atlantis.
Legend says they were seven cities that were drowned.
Search Amazon.com for Sete Cidades
Monday, 3 September 2007
Creag Noran Viewpoint, near Aberfoyle
There are views of Loch Achray, Achray Forest,Ben A'an,Ben Venue and the Trossachs
Loubressac,Lot department, France
Loubressac has views across the Cere,Dordogne and Bave valleys as well as distant castles including Castelnau.
Wednesday, 29 August 2007
Domme, Dordogne, FRANCE
From the Promenade de la Barre and Esplanade du Belvedere can be seen a large swath of the Dordogne Valley, east is Montfort and Grolejac, west to Beynac Castle and La Roque-Gageac.
Cliffs in the distances, fields and wooded hils are included in the 180 degrees panorama which include Auvergue in the distance.
Cliffs in the distances, fields and wooded hils are included in the 180 degrees panorama which include Auvergue in the distance.
Saturday, 25 August 2007
Ben A'an, near Aberfoyle
Views of Loch Katrine surrounded by mountains as well as the Arrochar Alps and the Trossachs.
Dunkery Beacon, Somerset
On a clear day, expect views across the Bristol Channel to South Wales, as well as the Quantocks,Mendips,Dartmoor,England's souh Coast or even Bristol Suspension Bridge.
Semuc Champey Nature Reserve ,Guatemala
A viewpoint near Semuc Champey gives views of the 7 pools in a limestone landscape as well as the Nature Reserve.
Grand Canyon South Rim Viewpoints, Arizona
From many of the following viewpoint you can see multicoloured rock strata.
Comanche Point;can see 70 miles up and own Grand Canyons.
Desert View;see from Shoshone point in the west,the Painted Desert (to the south?) and almost to the Vermillion and Echo cliffs near Lees Ferry(which is located in southern Utah).
Grandeur PointGrandview Point;see multicoloured rock formations
Hopi Point;See all the way to Havasupai, western part of Grand Canyon and Scenic Divide.
Lipan Point/Manicopa Point/Mather Point/Mohave Point;see multicoloured rock layers from here.
Moran Point;named after a landscape painter Thomas Moran who visited in 1873 and helped to publicise the Grand Canyon.
Navajo Point;this is the spot where it is believed the Spaniards entered the Grand Canyon in 1540.
You can see the `Big Bend' of the Colorado River, Shiva Temple on North Side,the Painted Desert and as far as Yaki Point to the west.
Pima Point;40 miles Panorama.
Pinal Point/Powell Point/Shoshone Point/Yaki Point/Yavapai Point(Geological Exhibitions);see multicoloured rocks.
Yuma Point;can see famous buttes on North Rim, Colorado George and numerous Canyons.
Comanche Point;can see 70 miles up and own Grand Canyons.
Desert View;see from Shoshone point in the west,the Painted Desert (to the south?) and almost to the Vermillion and Echo cliffs near Lees Ferry(which is located in southern Utah).
Grandeur PointGrandview Point;see multicoloured rock formations
Hopi Point;See all the way to Havasupai, western part of Grand Canyon and Scenic Divide.
Lipan Point/Manicopa Point/Mather Point/Mohave Point;see multicoloured rock layers from here.
Moran Point;named after a landscape painter Thomas Moran who visited in 1873 and helped to publicise the Grand Canyon.
Navajo Point;this is the spot where it is believed the Spaniards entered the Grand Canyon in 1540.
You can see the `Big Bend' of the Colorado River, Shiva Temple on North Side,the Painted Desert and as far as Yaki Point to the west.
Pima Point;40 miles Panorama.
Pinal Point/Powell Point/Shoshone Point/Yaki Point/Yavapai Point(Geological Exhibitions);see multicoloured rocks.
Yuma Point;can see famous buttes on North Rim, Colorado George and numerous Canyons.
Tuesday, 14 August 2007
Fernyhole Point, near Salcombe,Devon
From Fernyhole Point, south of Salcombe,you can see as far as Rame Head in Cornwall as well as the famous Eddystone Lighthouse on a clear day.
Selworthy Beacon,Exmoor,Somerset
This Beacon,located in the Exmoor area, has views across the Bristol Channel to South Wales, along north Devon Coast, also can be seen is Dunkery Beacon, the Quantocks Hills, the Vale of Porlock and a lot of Exmoor itself.
You will properbly need clear weather to see all this(no mist etc)
You will properbly need clear weather to see all this(no mist etc)
Greatwood Quay,near Mylor,Cornwall
This quay about a few miles southeast of Mylor, has views across Carrick Roads to the Roseland Peninsula and to Mylor Harbour where they used to be a naval dockyard.
Saturday, 11 August 2007
Washu-zan Hill,Okayama,Honshu ,Japan
Washu-zan Hill,located about 10 miles west of Kobe, is outside the town of Okayama, gives a panormic view of the Bisan Seto strait with its many islands, parts of Shikoku Island, Shimotsui Port as well as the Seto Chashi Bridge.
Tom na nighean,Inchcailloch, , Sotland
From this viewpoint on this island in Loch Lomond,you can see the major islands of Loch Lomond,Ben Lomond to east and Ben Vorlich to the west
Friday, 10 August 2007
Cerro de la Bufa, Mexico
From this viewpoint,which can be reached by cablecar, you can see the town of Zacatecas, capital of the mexican state of the same name with its colourful buiolings(some are pink),mounains and desert.
There is a Museum of the Mexican Revolution at the top.
View from cablecar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMJcU4GSuso
VIEW FROM TOP?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLO-yRTm7IU
There is a Museum of the Mexican Revolution at the top.
View from cablecar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMJcU4GSuso
VIEW FROM TOP?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLO-yRTm7IU
Echo Point, Katoomba, New South Wales.
Two mountains escarpements can be seen from this point.
Jamieson Valley.the Three sisters formation(also a viewpoint.) and Mount Solitary as well as wooded mountains can be seen from this viewpoint.
not sure if it will work;link to youtube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5FRC17vUIO
Jamieson Valley.the Three sisters formation(also a viewpoint.) and Mount Solitary as well as wooded mountains can be seen from this viewpoint.
not sure if it will work;link to youtube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5FRC17vUIO
Mount Ainslie, Australian Capital Territory
Mount Ainslie Northeast of Canberra has virually 360 degrees views the Australian Capital Territory and into the surrounding state of New Souh Wales.
Anzac Parade can be seen leading to Lake Burley Griffen(He designed Canberra's layout),on the other side of the lake can be seen Parliament House.
Westward can be seen Black Mountain.
Southwest, you can see in the direction of Mugga Mugga.
Anzac Parade can be seen leading to Lake Burley Griffen(He designed Canberra's layout),on the other side of the lake can be seen Parliament House.
Westward can be seen Black Mountain.
Southwest, you can see in the direction of Mugga Mugga.
Monday, 23 July 2007
Friday, 20 July 2007
Folded Brocade Hill,Guilin China
Views of Guilin town area amidst small peaks.
Also has an ancient inscriptions.
Also has an ancient inscriptions.
Tuesday, 17 July 2007
Mirador de san Crisobal, Granada,Andalucia
From this viewpoint, you can see the famous Alhambra as well as most of Granada and the Serra Nevada.
Monday, 16 July 2007
Berg View, Drakenberg, South Africa
The views from Berg View stretch from Giant's Castle to Cathkin Peak.
Sunday, 15 July 2007
Cerro Perquin, North East El Salvador
360 degrees panorama of mountains,valleys and the town of Perquin itself.
Rebel leaders hid out here during the 1982-1992 civil war and there are trenches etc in the area.
In the forests around,there are supposedly 200 types of birds.
Warning;Hopefully there are no wartime objects,but be carefull!
Rebel leaders hid out here during the 1982-1992 civil war and there are trenches etc in the area.
In the forests around,there are supposedly 200 types of birds.
Warning;Hopefully there are no wartime objects,but be carefull!
Saturday, 14 July 2007
Moon Hill Peak, Guangxi,China
This peak near Yangshuo in the Guilin Karst Region ofers 360 degrees views of Karst mountains and Li river valley.
Warning ;YOU HAVE TO CLIMB UP 800 STEPS TO GET TO TOP!
It is so called because there is a arch which looks like a moon.
Warning ;YOU HAVE TO CLIMB UP 800 STEPS TO GET TO TOP!
It is so called because there is a arch which looks like a moon.
Friday, 13 July 2007
Walna scar area viewpoints
Walna scar is an area west of Coniston Water,Lake District, Cumbria,England.
Unsurfaced lane/track from Torver to the Walna Scar road has views of the Old Man of Coniston,Dow Crag and Brown Pike.
Walna Scar Road(actually a stony prehistoric track) provides views of Helvellyn range, Morecambe bay.Pennines and Forest of Bowland.
Unsurfaced lane/track from Torver to the Walna Scar road has views of the Old Man of Coniston,Dow Crag and Brown Pike.
Walna Scar Road(actually a stony prehistoric track) provides views of Helvellyn range, Morecambe bay.Pennines and Forest of Bowland.
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