14/06/2025
⭐ Time for another excuse to grab a favourite drink and challenge yourself with this month's quiz questions:
1. Which famous Roman road, ideal for a historical June walk, stretches from the southeast of England to the northwest, ending near the Scottish border?
2. The famous "Midnight Sun" can be seen in parts of which European country during June, offering 24 hours of daylight?
3. The cuckoo is a classic sound of late spring, but which other bird mimics its call and is sometimes mistaken for it in early summer?
4. In which National Trust-owned garden in Cornwall can you walk through a jungle, stroll past waterfalls, and enjoy palm trees – all without leaving the UK?
5. Which Mediterranean island, popular with British holidaymakers and rich in June sunshine, is famous for its wild goats and the scenic Samariá Gorge?
6. Which British author wrote the travel memoir “Notes from a Small Island” – a humorous reflection on exploring the UK’s charm and eccentricities?
7. The name of which flower, commonly blooming in June, is derived from the Latin word for “rose” and also shares its name with a famous English travel writer and television presenter?
8. Which classic British train route, offering scenic freedom through the Highlands, has become a top travel bucket-list item and even appeared in Harry Potter films?
9. The summer solstice, marking the longest day of the year, usually occurs around June 21st. What natural phenomenon causes this?
10. Which insect is most likely to be seen in large swarms during the “June rise” on rivers, as trout feed on their emerging adult forms?
Answers are on page 11 of this month's Adlington Life magazine, and in the comments below - no cheating!
