The World From Above

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7x1
England - Avonmouth to Clovelly
Episode overview
Beginning at Bristol, head south to Tyntesfield and on to the Iron Age hill fort of Cadbury Camp. Next it's on to the largest canyon in England, Cheddar Gorge and ending at the village of Clovelly.
7x2
England - Southend-on-Sea to Reedham Ferry
Episode overview
The journey kicks off at Southend-On-Sea before moving to Maldon and into the county of Suffolk. Then it's on to Felixstowe, Sufford Hoo and Orford Ness, once a top-secret UK military base.
7x3
France - Biarritz to Fort de Salses
Episode overview
Kick off from the seaside town of Biarritz before heading to the mountains in the footsteps of pilgrims seeking the holy town of Lourdes. Next, see the Odeillo Solar Complex and end at Fort De Salses.
7x4
Iceland - Reykjavik to the Bjartangar Lighthouse
Episode overview
Leaving the capital of Reykjavik, move into the country's heartland and home of the Viking story. Explore Reykholt and the Hvita River Valley then head to Eriksstataoir and the beaches at Latrabjarg.
7x5
Italy - Assisi to Florence
Episode overview
Starting in the ancient town of Assisi, cross into the vineyards of Tuscany and on to the gothic city of Siena. Finally, head to Florence and discover the birthplace of the Renaissance.
7x6
England & Scotland - Threave Castle to Smailholm Tower
Episode overview
Explore the Celtic Threave Castle before taking in Hadrian's Wall, the ancient border between England and Scotland. From there, head to Housteads Roman Fort, then to Cragside and into Northumberland.
7x7
Germany - Thuringian Forest to Magdeburg
Episode overview
Kick off from the dense Thuringian Forest along Germany's border with the Czech Republic, and head into the medieval town of Kassel. Then to Ballenstedt castle, ending at Magdeburg on the Elbe River.
7x8
Ireland - Donegal to Grianan of Aisleach
Episode overview
Take off from the town of Donegal then head along the Atlantic to the fishing village of Killybegs. Next up are the cliffs of Slieve League, Malin Head and the sandy coves towards Glenveagh Castle.
7x9
Italy - Urbino to Trani
Episode overview
Beginning in the walled city of Urbino, head south to the bustling town of Pescara. From there, swing back inland through dense forests towards Lucera and on to the cave town of Matera.
7x10
Spain - Cudillero to Monterrei Castle
Episode overview
From the picturesque town of Cudillero, head along the coast to discover beaches, natural arches and caves. Then head to the Tower of Hercules, the Cape Finsterre and Santiago de Compostela.
7x11
Switzerland - Lake Neuchatel to the Eiger
Episode overview
From Lake Neuchatel, head to Geneva and see the highest fountain in Europe. Then discover the Earth Pyramids of Euseigne, and over to Gstaad, passing through the Alps. End at the Eiger
7x12
USA - Montana: Glacier National Park to the Chinese Wall
Episode overview
Begin at the breathtaking Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park then head south past Flathead River to the imposing Chief Mountain. Next is Logan Pass, before ending at the Chinese Wall.
7x13
USA - Tennessee: Memphis to Nashville
Episode overview
From the sprawling urban array of Memphis, follow military jets to Shiloh, a battleground from the American Civil War. Next is the Rattle and Snap Plantation ending with a trip to Nashville.
7x14
USA - Rhode Island: Block Island to Nayatt Point Lighthouse
Episode overview
Set out from Block Island at the clay cliffs of the Mohegan Bluffs, then head to twin fishing villages Galilee and Jerusalem. End with a visit to the Nayatt Point Lighthouse, built in the late 1800s.