Cycling Waterloo Bridge, Central London

 

Waterloo Bridge now has a wide and protected cycle lane, giving riders a chance to admire the views across the river, rather than worrying about cars, lorries and buses.

Railton Road, South London

The introduction of a low traffic neighbourhood policy by Lambeth Council has reduced the number if cars on Railton Road to near zero. This early Victorian thoroughfare between Brixton and Herne Hill now sees a steady flow of cyclists.

Sunset in Brockwell Park, South London

Still parched, Brockwell Park basks in the afterglow of a sunny evening

Flying over the Alps

 

Flying north from Pula in Croatia, you can be treated to great views of the Alps on a clear day.

Walking in the Mirna Valley from Buzet, Istria, Croatia

 

Following the chalky grey Mirna River below the hilltop town of Buzet, you can walk through a lush green valley on a scree track that takes you through open landscapes, clumps of forest and in the shadow of some impressive cliffs. Along the way, there are pools to bathe in and boulders to clamber over, if you are feeling athletic.

Views from Grožnjan, Istria, Croatia

 

From the walled terrace outside Grožnjan's church of Sts. Vitus, Modestus and Crescentia, there are far reaching views north west towards the Adriatic Sea. Some striking metal models of ships, presumably built by a local artists, have been installed on the terrace.

Hilltop Settlements, Istria, Croatia

 The historic hilltop settlement of Motovun as viewed from another lofty medieval village - Grožnjan. 

High Summer in Brockwell Park, South London

Fluffy clouds mirror the fluffy vegetation (thistles) in a parched Brockwell Park.