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    Top 10 FILM LOCATION WALKS

    May 22, 2020 3 minutes

    Maybe it’s just us, but leaping up to exclaim “I’ve been there!” when spotting familiar locations on the big screen is one of life’s little joys. No? Well, visiting these places is still well worth your time. Last year, major international productions shot and produced in the UK contributed a whopping £3.4bn to the economy. Here are 10 places to check out that have made top film locations…

    1. CALANAIS STANDING STONES, WESTERN ISLES

    OK, so Disney Pixar’s animated adventure wasn’t exactly here (for obvious reasons!) but these 5000-year-old standing stones on the Isle of Lewis served as inspiration for the eerie forest settings. Parking at the visitor centre makes for a gentle stroll to the stones, while you can extend your walk to visit some of the smaller Calanais structures by following the path to the right of the main circle. The site can get busy, so be wary of peak times in the summer.

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