Reviews

Teleferic del Port - Torre de Sant Sebastia

Ady & Meg.

The views from this cable car / the cable car ports were absolutely stunning! 

That said, this was a very different experience to our trip on the cable cars at Montjuic a few days though.

To begin with, the queues were HUGE. And it wasn't really obvious quite how slowly they were moving until we had already paid. There are three separate queues; to pay, for the lift, and then for the cable car itself. All in all we must have queued for around an hour.

The next big difference was the sheer lack of cable cars - there were two! 🤣 This meant we definitely did not have the luxury of having a cable car to ourselves, and where you stood was luck of the order that you managed to get on - unfortunately we were last on, so had the spot that the other 13 people didn't want. 🤣

That said, the views were still amazing, especially from the cable car ports (and maybe from the cable car itself if you manage to get a better spot 🤣) and for that reason alone we recommend this.

We just hope you are lucky and manage to do this on a quieter day! 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Chok The Chocolate Kitchen

Ady & Meg.

In Barcelona you will find yourself spoilt for choice when it comes to 100% gluten free bakeries. This bakery was a bit different to others, as we would describe it as more of a dessert shop. Instead of the croissants and breads like the other bakeries, this place seemed to focus more on cakes and cookies!

We opted for a rookie (a big cookie) - the red berry one was particularly delicious! 

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Port Olimpic to San Sebastian Beach

Ady & Meg.

For this walk we first started by exploring Port Olimpic. From here you have views of beaches either side, as well as the harbour. There was also a market on the day we went (a Sunday). From here, we followed the coast to San Sebastian beach - all in all, we spent around an hour or so on this activity. 

Although we enjoyed this walk, we did find the whole area to be incredibly busy. We would therefore recommend that this be completed in the early morning or on a week day, for a slightly more tranquil experience. 

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Picasso Museum

Ady & Meg.

When it comes to art, either you are into it, or you are not. Although Ady is interested in the work of some artists, it would appear that Picasso isn't one of them! 🤣

That said, we felt this deserved a quick visit whilst in the area, especially as we managed to get in for free - do take a thorough look at the booking page, as the museum does offer fairly regular free entry days/times.  

Unless you are a Picasso enthusiast, we wouldn't recommend spending your money or time here. 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Hanai Vegana - Gluten Free & Vegan Bakery

Ady & Meg.

In Barcelona you will find yourself spoilt for choice when it comes to gluten free bakeries. This one, although wasn't our favourite, was particularly impressive because as well as being 100% gluten free, it was also 100% vegan. 

This meant that we could order many items that we would never usually get to have, for example a sausage roll and cheese and ham slice! These were served warm and were delicious. 

We found the staff to be helpful, and although there isn't a proper seating area, because it was quiet we were able to grab a couple of stools at the back of the bakery to enjoy our purchases. 

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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La Pedrera - Casa Mila

Ady & Meg.

Casa Mila, also known as La Pedrera, is an apartment building designed by Gaudi. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for it's curved stone facade and chimneys on the roof. 

We found this to be the quietest of all the Gaudi sites we visited in Barcelona - perhaps because we went when they first opened on a Sunday? 

We did not spend long here (around 45 minutes) and personally we preferred the other Gaudi sites (although we did enjoy the attic and roof). 

If you are a Gaudi enthusiast, you should probably visit this place. If not, or if you are short of time, we would recommend that you prioritise other sites. 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Torre Glories

Ady & Meg.

This skyscraper primarily houses offices for multiple businesses, but at the top has an indoor viewing platform open to the public for panoramic city views. 

To be honest, the views are not what earned this activity it's 5 out of 5 rating (they were nice, but there are loads of good views in Barcelona). What we really enjoyed was the extra activity that we paid for - Cloud Cities. 

This 'interactive artwork' is a 'walkable' (climbable) sculpture, suspended from the ceiling. This activity is not for the faint hearted, especially as some of the 5,000 nodes are see-through! We would also suggest that you need to be fairly fit and agile to complete this - and you probably shouldn't wear a dress to do so! 🤣

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Pizza Natura sense gluten

Ady & Meg.

Whilst in Barcelona, we were spoilt for choice of 100% gluten free restaurants. Of the ones we visited, this one seemed to be the best in terms of vegan options (which in turn gave us vegetarians more options too). We opted for a margarita pizza, and a vegan BBQ Chicken pizza (and asked to swap the vegan cheese for normal) and really enjoyed them. 

We also ordered a cheesecake, which admittedly wasn't to our taste, but it was beautifully presented! 

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Palau de la Musica Catalana

Ady & Meg.

The Palau de la Musica Catalana is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - and it's easy to see why! It is without a doubt the most beautiful concert hall we have ever seen, both inside and out!

You can book to see a concert here during the evenings, or during the day you can pay for either a guided or self guided tour. We opted for self guided, and although we weren't here long, were still wowed by how beautiful it was. 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Ciutadella Park & Zoo

Ady & Meg.

It is free to enter Ciutadella Park and it's worth the visit for the magnificent fountain alone. We probably should have spent a bit more time exploring the park, but we were in a rush to get to our next stop. Inside the park is Barcelona zoo, and this does have an entry fee. Admittedly it was not the best zoo that we have ever been to, but we spent a couple of hours wandering around seeing the animals. We can imagine this would be a great place to visit for young families. 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Coliaki

Ady & Meg.

This is a great 100% gluten free bakery! From reading online, we believe it is owned by parents of coeliacs and there is also one more branch which is also 100% gluten free.

We experienced a bit of a language barrier here, so we struggled to find out exactly what products they had (our fault, we should improve our spanish!), but we really enjoyed our doughnuts and mini croissants (and we absolutely should have brought more of those!)

This bakery seemed to do lots of big cakes (and they looked beautiful!) and they have a large seating area to sit and enjoy your purchases.  

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Sagrada Familia

Ady & Meg.

Visiting this place was one of the highlights of our trip! 

Sagrada Familia has been under construction since 1882 and apparently is due to be completed by 2026. When we arrived and saw the scaffolding on the outside, we were not expecting great things. 

There is a large pond just across the road from the front of it which makes for some nice photos. When we visited we were one of the first to enter the temple, and it truly was a 'wow' moment. The stained glass windows were the most beautiful ones we'd seen, and they filled the room with colour. 

You can also pay extra to climb one of the towers, to get views out over Barcelona and a closer look at the outside of the temple. We opted for the tower on the Passion facade. The tower was accessed via a lift up, and then we gradually walked the narrow spiral staircase down. 

Visiting Sagrada Familia is a must do whilst in Barcelona!

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Messie Sin Gluten Muntaner

Ady & Meg.

Messie Sin Gluten have two restaurants which are 100% gluten free. They have a vast menu, with loads of vegetarian options. We really enjoyed our pizzas, pasta and potato chips starter. Unfortunately we didn't have space for pudding, but there were plenty of options (including cakes!).

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar

Ady & Meg.

This gothic style building is worth a quick visit, due to it's pretty stained glass windows. We opted for a tour, as it gave us access to additional areas such as the roof, which had lovely views out over Barcelona.

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Cathedral of Barcelona

Ady & Meg.

This cathedral is one of Barcelona's most important churches, as it is the seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona.

Personally we felt it was more impressive from the outside (which you can see for free) especially compared to similar buildings like La Sagrada Familia.

It is also worth noting that they are more strict on dress code than other churches in Barcelona - shoulders and knees must be covered. 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Casa Batllo

Ady & Meg.

This Gaudi site was one of the busier ones that we went to - especially given the size of it. Our photos outside were taken at around 7am in the morning - if you arrive during opening hours, you can expect queues of people in every direction. 

We booked the Gold tickets, which gave us a timed entry (via a queue of people with the same entry time) and access to some areas not available with the basic ticket. 

Casa Batllo is a UNESCO World Heritage site and we can see why - it is visually stunning both inside and out. We definitely recommend that you visit - just be prepared for crowds.

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Gula Sana Gluten Free Lab

Ady & Meg.

In Barcelona you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to gluten free bakeries! 

Admittedly, this one was probably our least favourite. It opened later than advertised (not great when you are on a tight schedule) and although the croissants were lovely, we weren't fans of the other items we purchased - perhaps we just picked badly?

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Port Vell

Ady & Meg.

Port Vell is a historic harbour at the foot of La Rambla. We went down here for an early morning walk, and to see the Columbus Monument. This statue is said to be pointing towards America, but he is actually pointing in completely the wrong direction! 🤣

Later in the day many boat trips leave from this area, plus there is the aquarium and a big shopping centre here. But if like us you like a quiet walk, early morning is the perfect time to visit this place. 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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My Fucking Restaurant

Ady & Meg.

Let's be honest - we are not usually the 'fine dining' type. But this restaurant was 100% gluten free, with a naughty name - how could we not?! 🤣

Understandably, the service we received here was the best of all of the restaurants we ate at in Barcelona. It was also our most expensive meal, but in the grand scheme of taster menus we believe this one to be on the cheaper side. 

My Fucking Restaurant offered two taster menus, a meat version and a vegetarian version - we obviously went for the vegetarian. The photos below show all the food we received - most items were  small plates that we shared, but we certainly didn't leave feeling hungry!

We weren't particularly keen on the main courses, but loved the starters and dessert - and what we loved was that we got to try things that we wouldn't usually pick. 

We would definitely recommend that you try this restaurant - it's an experience that we certainly won't forget!

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Aladdin's Lounge

Ady & Meg.

Sometimes when on holiday we overestimate how long things will take (much better than rushing!) and have a gap to fill. 

We found Aladdin's Lounge when looking for a cool looking bar on route from Montjuic to our dinner reservation, and it did not disappoint. It was late afternoon so the bar was quiet, but the staff were friendly and we enjoyed the surroundings and the drinks. 

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Montjuic Castle

Ady & Meg.

Montjuic Castle is a castle located at the top of Montjuic, with panoramic views over Barcelona and the sea. Although we enjoyed our visit to the castle, this was overshadowed by the cable car we used to get there. 

Personally, we feel the views from outside the castle are as good, if not better from outside of the castle. We would therefore recommend that you skip this one if you are short of time (unless you really like castles) and prioritise the cable car ride instead.

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Teleferic de Montjuic

Ady & Meg.

We only got this cable car as a mode of transport to visit Montjuic Castle (which you can also get to by road/walking) - but we are so glad that we did! In fact, we could argue that this is an activity in itself, and you wouldn't even need to visit the castle if you didn't want to!

We're not sure if it was the time of day that we went, but the cable cars weren't busy (in comparison to how many there were) and we were able to have a cabin to ourselves. The route goes from Parc de Montjuic directly to Montjuic Castle, and on the return route there is a stop at Mirador de l'Alcalde (which we didn't do, but there are some gardens / more views there). 

You can opt for a single or return journey, and to be honest, the views from the cable car were better than the ones from the castle! 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Palau Guell

Ady & Meg.

This palace was one of Gaudi's first commissions, and as per the reviews we had read we found it to be much less busy than other Gaudi sites. 

Although definitely not high on our list of things to do in Barcelona, it still had some stand out features for us - particularly the colourful rooftop chimneys, the central hall and the underground stables. 

If you are a Gaudi enthusiast, you should probably visit this place. If not, or if you are short of time, we would recommend that you prioritise other sites. 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Bunkers del Carmel

Ady & Meg.

There are lots of panoramic views Barcelona - but this one you can visit for free!

The Carmel Bunkers are the remains of a Spanish Civil War-era anti-aircraft battery built in 1937 on Turo de la Rovira Hill. Today it is a free public space for people to enjoy the views, and they really are stunning. Much of the area is now covered with graffiti, but as we're sure you will agree, it certainly adds to the photos! 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Parc Guell

Ady & Meg.

It is arguably impossible to go to Barcelona and not see at least some of Gaudi's work. This park is a UNESCO World Heritage site, full of whimsical architecture and colour, and you could easily spend a few hours wandering around admiring its beauty.

Whilst you can explore the park on your own, we opted for a guided tour, as it gave access to parts of the park that you couldn't access via a normal ticket. 

Unfortunately the park was extremely busy on the day we went, and we don't believe that this can be remedied by going early (although locals are allowed entry into the park before tourists).  

 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Grosso Napoletano Senza Glutine

Ady & Meg.

In Barcelona you are spoilt for choice of 100% gluten free restaurants, but in our opinion this one had the best gluten free pizza bases!

Like many restaurants in Barcelona, this one has several branches but this location is the one which is 100% gluten free. 

This is the only restaurant that we visited twice, but we did find that this place had fewer vegetarian options compared to other restaurants we visited (although as you can see from the photos, we certainly did not starve! 😍🤣)

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Basilica del Sagrat Cor Tibidabo

Ady & Meg.

There are many panoramic views to be seen in Barcelona - but this Basilica is located at the highest point, so is a must visit. The building's neo-gothic style makes it rather unusual compared to other churches in the city, and the views from the top are breathtaking. 

Beneath it is a theme park, which was not open on the day that we went, but you could absolutely pair this with your visit. 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Parc del Laberint d'Horta to Tibidabo

Ady & Meg.

Parc del Laberint d'Horta is a pretty park - we did not plan to spend long here, as we were merely passing through on our walk up onto the hills and across to Tibidabo. But, we found many paths here were closed off (we assumed because of either landslides or work being done?) so ended up exploring more than we'd planned just trying to find another route! 🤣

Once out of the park and up onto the hills, we had stunning views out over Barcelona. Barcelona is very busy whenever you go, so it was so nice to have some peace and quiet - we literally only saw a handful of cyclists on our walk!

Our walk finished at Basilica del Sagrat Cor Tibidabo - which deserves it's own post 😍

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Jansana Gluten Free Bakery

Ady & Meg.

In Barcelona we were spoilt for choice when it came to gluten free bakeries! This one came highly recommended by other coeliacs and they weren't wrong - it had a large variety of goodies to choose from, the staff were friendly and happy to talk you through the items, and there was a small seating area to enjoy your purchases.

The croissants were also good the day after purchasing them - without the need to microwave/airfry! In our experience, this is rare in gluten free land!

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Hotel Pelayo

Ady & Meg.

This hotel was a great base for exploring Barcelona! Our room, although basic, was reasonably priced for Barcelona, had a great shower and was serviced daily. 

We had a slight issue finding the hotel due to it being a part of a building (rather than taking over the whole establishment) but once settled we found the hotel to be walking distance to most of the main attractions, yet still quiet enough to get a good night's sleep. The hotel has a 24h reception, and they were happy to look after our bags between check out and heading to the airport (although please do note that the bags are just left in the hallway - it probably wouldn't be a great idea to leave valuables in them). 

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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The Orepool Inn

Ady & Meg.

We had a delicious Sunday Roast at this restaurant! We opted for two courses (a starter and main) and although the menu is not labelled with allergens, our waitress knew exactly which items could be made gluten free. The bread for our soup and pate were swapped to a lovely gluten free roll, and we were even able to order gluten free yorkshire puddings with our naturally gluten free vegan nut roast! 

We 100% recommend this place and will definitely return.

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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Dare Valley

Ady & Meg.

This is a good hike with great views even on a poor weather day. The route starts in Aberdare town and takes you through Valley Park, which was a little bit busy with dog walkers on the day we went. Once up on the hills however we hardly saw anyone, and although the terrain was steep in places the route was easy to follow and we were rewarded with lovely views of the surrounding area. 

Flossie.

I really enjoyed this walk, especially as there was a lake for me to paddle in towards the end. 

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Llanddeusant and Llyn y Fan Fach

Ady & Meg.

This is a hike for the slightly more adventurous!

The car park is accessed via around 25 minutes of lane driving, 10 minutes of which are super tight! If you are not comfortable with reversing, we would recommend a different hike!

The ascent to the lake is fairly simple, following a clear gravel track. From there, it's on up the grass track above the lake, before descending down the fairly steep mountain pastures - but the views on the way down are well worth the effort! 

There were wild horses on our route, so we would recommend keeping dogs on leads. It's also worth noting that we did this hike after a spell of fairly dry weather - we think it may be more slippery / boggy after rain. 

 

Flossie.

I loved this walk, especially as there were plenty of streams and lakes to paddle in, and I even found a big stick up there! 🐾

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Tredegar House

Meg.

I love a National Trust property for a questionable weather day - but they are even better in the sunshine! We focused mostly on the gardens and parkland on our visit, but your ticket also includes access to the inside of the 17th century mansion. 

The parkland was fairly expansive and even though the car park was busy our trip around the grounds didn't feel crowded at all. We spent about an hour and a half here, but could have easily spent longer had we visited the house, the cafe or brought a picnic. 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure, but there were lots of dogs enjoying the parkland.

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Pen Y Fan

Meg.

Pen Y Fan is a very popular hike, and it's easy to see why - the car park is large and right off the main road, there are toilets, the route is very easy to follow and on a nice day the views are amazing!

Obviously for all of these reasons, expect to see a lot of other people on this hike - the path is nicknamed 'The Motorway' for a reason! This is a great option for a beginner / novice, but please don't get complacent or be mistaken into thinking it will be easy - the weather can change quickly in the mountains, so please pack appropriate gear. 

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

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The Royal Foresters

Ady & Meg.

We'll start this review by saying that we have visited this restaurant before, prior to when we started this website. We have had better experiences here previously, but it's important that we review this as was on the day. 

On this occasion, as we had Flossie with us we had to sit in the bar area instead of the restaurant. This meant that we had to order at the bar instead of having a waiter - no problem for us, but we appreciate not everyone's cup of tea. 

This restaurant is part of The Oakman Inn chain, and over time unfortunately it's gluten free vegetarian options have decreased, meaning that when we visit Meg eats meat and Ady eats gluten.

On this occasion, Ady had awful luck - the restaurant had sold out of both the main and pudding he wanted - disappointing anyway, but an even bigger pain when you've queued at the bar to order! 

Our food itself was ok, but not great - we have definitely had nicer meals here previously! 

Finally, we ordered Flossie some doggie-ice cream at the bar, and the staff went to get it. This did not arrive, and when we eventually questioned it, we were told that they had sold out - it would have been nice to have been informed without asking, especially given that we had already paid for it! The restaurant offered us (Flossie) a couple of sausages instead, which was a nice touch, but all in all sadly it was not the experience that we had grown to love previously.

Flossie.

I thoroughly enjoyed my sausages! 😋

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Cliveden

Ady & Meg.

This is a National Trust property which had been on Meg's list for some time. At £21 each entry, it is certainly not the cheapest, especially considering that on some days this does not even include visiting the house (and couldn't for us anyway due to having Flossie with us), but the grounds are beautiful and well worth the money, especially if you manage to visit when the bluebells are out. 

Something that we found quite odd was that whereas most places allow access to the car park a few minutes prior to opening time, this place was incredibly strict and sure enough this resulted in a huge queue of cars on a fast road right by a junction - it was very dangerous! Once eventually through the gate, we learnt that this was because you had to pay for entry from your car at a hut prior to reaching the car park / grounds - we can't help but feel that there must be a better way of doing this?! 

Bar this, it really was a stunning place and particularly a great way to get your monies-worth if you have a National Trust membership! 

Flossie. 

I enjoyed my visit here as there were plenty of sticks to play with!

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Leeds Castle and Kingswood

Ady & Meg.

We opted for this walk as we'd heard that Leeds Castle was nice, but Flossie was not allowed on the grounds. Unfortunately, we were a little disappointed with this walk, due to the lack of views and a fair amount of road walking. 

If you like forest walks, or can pair this with a trip to the castle itself, this one may be more for you - but personally we would recommend other walks in the general area before this one.  

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk as there were plenty of sticks to play with. I was not happy that I wasn't allowed to play in the water though!

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Wye and the North Downs

Ady & Meg.

This is a great walk, with lovely views even when the weather is poor. Parking is easy, and it's a simple route to follow - although the hill at the end was a bit of a surprise! 

We recommend going in the spring, as the yellow rapeseed really made it! 

Flossie.

I really enjoyed this walk, but there were lots of sheep on route so it's a good job that I was kept on lead!

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The Red Lion Badlesmere

Ady & Meg.

We were so excited to find a completely gluten free pub in Kent! They had a decent amount of vegetarian options, and we particularly enjoyed our Sunday Roast, with HUGE yorkshire puddings!

This place is a prime example of how much the staff members impact your experience. We visited on two occasions, a Saturday and Sunday lunchtime. On the Saturday the place was fairly quiet (but certainly not dead!) and the younger waitress did not appear to show any interest in seeing to the tables - it took half an hour for us to even get a menu, and when she did eventually take our order, her greeting was "What are we having then?". Luckily she soon left, and order was restored by the more mature waitstaff. 

In contrast, when we arrived on the Sunday, the place was heaving. A different younger waitress saw to us and she appeared to run an incredibly tight ship - very professional and orders taken within 10 minutes.

Overall, we really enjoyed our visits to this pub. But had we only visited on the Saturday, we fear that our review wouldn't have been so positive. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed my visit here and luckily our tables meant we were out of the way of other dogs.

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Samphire Hoe

Ady & Meg.

This is a lush quick walk! Even though we arrived in the afternoon on a Bank Holiday Weekend, it wasn't massively busy compared to Dover Castle and the White Cliffs walk that we had visited earlier that day. 

The route is very clear and obvious to follow, and the beach at the halfway point was just beautiful! 

Flossie.

I liked this walk because I got to play in the sea when we reached the beach!

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Dover Castle

Ady & Meg.

We so wanted to love this place. 

We visited on a Bank Holiday weekend - perhaps that was our mistake? We booked our tickets online, expecting it to be a sell out, but when we arrived they were still letting people pay on entry. And the place was HEAVING, queues of people along the road to see certain attractions, and wherever you went there was not a moment's peace. 

In the end, we barely spent an hour here - the views were nice, but we had seen better during our White Cliffs of Dover walk.

Perhaps this place would be better on a quieter day? But ultimately we feel that there are better things to see in the area.

Flossie. 

There wasn't a lot for me here sadly - I wasn't allowed inside any of the buildings, and didn't even spot a water bowl for a drink! Other visitors thought I was cute though 🐾

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The White Cliffs of Dover

Ady & Meg.

This is a great walk for getting views of The White Cliffs of Dover! Although there are lots of paths on the cliffs, the route is very easy to follow and not particularly strenuous. 

We decided to detour to Langdon Beach, which was a great adventure with lovely views, but not ideal with a dog - the path down was steep and uneven, and once through the tunnel the only way down to the beach was via a ladder. 

Once we reached the lighthouse, we used google maps to walk around 20 minutes to the start of the St Margaret's Bay walk (also linked above). This walk wasn't quite as good as the first one, but a nice addition if you wish to extend the walk (or you could of course drive to the starting point). 

This is a very touristy area (particularly the first walk) so we recommend arriving early if you want to avoid the crowds. 

Flossie.

I liked this walk, although the detour to Langdon really was not dog friendly, and I really wanted to play in the sea!

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Shakey Shakey

Ady & Meg.

After finding out on route to Kent that this fish and chip shop had recently changed hands, we were quite nervous to visit here. The reviews from when the previous owners had it were amazing, but were the new owners keeping to the same standards?

At first, we really struggled with the staff - there was quite a language barrier, and it is of course so important to ensure that staff understand our dietary requirements. 

Luckily, the owner soon appeared and took charge - he explained that the staff were still in training, and he oversaw the preparation of all of our food to ensure that it was safe. Our food was delicious - clearly cooked fresh, and HUGE portions.

Obviously as always, please use your own judgement - this is a restaurant which contains gluten and we completely appreciate that it's often the staff member that you deal with who makes the experience. On this occasion, we were very satisfied customers.

Flossie.

I enjoyed the couple of leftovers that I was allowed 😍

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Ramsgate to Margate

Ady & Meg.

This is a great point-to-point hike (or there-and-back if you are feeling super energetic 😝). The route goes from Ramsgate Train Station to Margate Train Station, making it super easy to get a train back to your starting point. 

We were staying right by Botany Bay, so we picked up the route from there and walked to Margate, then got on the train to Ramsgate, and then walked the rest of the route back to Botany Bay. 

If the tide is out, you can do nearly the whole route on the beach if you want to - but it's a hell of a workout on the legs!. This is a great walk for seeing the white cliffs from below, and from Kingsgate Beach there is a stunning view of the castle up on the cliff. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed this hike, as there were so many opportunities to play in the sea! 

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The Hide-Away

Ady & Meg.

This Airbnb was just perfect. Super flexible with check-in/out time (we arrived very late and left very early to avoid the bank holiday traffic), and an amazing location in that not only was it was just a 5 minute walk to Botany Bay beach (which ended up being our favourite beach in the area!) but also quite central in order to explore other places (both on foot and by car). 

The photos on Airbnb do not do the place justice - plenty of room for us for a long weekend, and all the utensils needed for us to cook basic meals. Finally the price was incredibly reasonable! ~We 100% recommend this place!

Flossie.

I loved staying here, mostly because it was so close to the beach (water) 🐶

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Kyre Park

Meg.

Kyre Park is a privately owned parkland and garden laid out by Capability Brown. It consists of five lakes, waterfalls and follies and we spent a good hour or so exploring this gorgeous place. 

There are no staff or toilets on site, and entry is via an honesty box - suggested donation of £4.50 for adults - bargain!

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure, although dogs on leads are allowed ☹

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This blog has small reviews and links to bookings, directions, apps we used and information about the gluten free options.

Even Flossie chips in with her opinions.