1. Richmond Park, South West London
A place where most Londoners go to get their green space fix, historical
Richmond Park is a 2,500 acre site of special scientific interest.
Originally established by Charles I in 1637 as a hunting area, the park
with its ornamental gardens, ancient oaks and 600 red and fallow deer
roaming freely, still manages to retain a medieval feel. A very popular
spot especially in summer, locals and out-of-towners come here for
summer picnics, quiet walks, lazy scenic drives and of course,
obligatory deer watching.
2. Polperro, South East Cornwall
The southwest counties are especially popular with holidaymakers, but
tourism still hasn’t managed to spoil the chocolate box pretty villages
that reside here. Polperro (located in South East Cornwall) with its
narrow winding streets and cottages perched on steep slopes overlooking a
tiny harbour is everyone’s idea of a picturesque Cornish fishing
village. Sheltered from time and tide in a cliff ravine, Polperro is
often cited as the prettiest village in Cornwall – which given the
competition is quite an accolade.
3. Giants Causeway, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s only Unesco World Heritage site, Giant’s Causeway is
an intriguing beauty spot and a popular tourist haunt. With a large area
of coastline covered in neatly arranged stone columns it’s easy to see
why this unique natural wonder is surrounded by mythical legends. The
Antrim coast is also popular for cliff top walks – it offers some of the
finest and atmospheric cliff scenery in Europe.
4. Glen Nevis, Scotland
Arguably one of the country’s most dramatic landscapes, Glen Nevis is an
exceptionally beautiful part of the United Kingdom. The stretch of
ancient unspoilt scenery, overlooked by Ben Nevis (Britain’s highest
mountain), is perfect for peaceful walking and truly getting away from
it all. This area is also great for wildlife watching and film location
visiting – many key scenes from Braveheart, Rob Roy and Harry Potter
were shot here.
5. Lake District, North West England
The Lake District is a mountainous region in North West England and a
very popular holiday destination. Most visitors flock to the tourist
areas of Keswick, Windermere and Kendal but also consider but the
deepest lake in England – Wastwater. It’s the most remote lake but many
believe it’s easily worth the extra effort to get to. Once voted
Britain’s ‘favourite view’ Wastwater is hemmed in by some of the highest
peaks in England and surrounded by some of the Lake District’s most
impressive scenery.
6. Little Venice, London
The affluent district of South Maida Vale is is interspersed with
picturesque waterways and the area where the Grand Union and Regent’s
Canals meet is affectionately known as Little Venice. The London
backwater idyll is dotted with colourful houseboats, waterside pubs and
some superb restaurants – a peaceful oasis in an otherwise very busy
city. Take a walk along the tow path, picnic along the banks or charter a
narrowboat for a perfect afternoon out.
7. Hope Valley, Peak District
The Peak District is the second most visited national park in the world.
The area is characterised by wild rugged landscapes, pretty villages, grand historic houses
and dark caverns. Hope Valley is a large area in the centre of the
national park which offers unusual and dramatic landscapes and some of
the most beautiful scenery in the England. In the pretty village
Castleton – also known as the ‘Gem of the Peak’ – you will find
traditional stone Peak District Cottages, an imposing mountain, show caves and an atmospheric ruined Norman castle. The nearby ancient village of Hathersage
has associations with both the legend of Robin Hood and Charlotte
Bronte’s famous novel Jane Eyre and also makes for an interesting stop.
8. Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
The university town of Cambridge epitomises quintessential Englishness
and here punting on the river and sipping Pimms on the perfectly
manicured lawn is an enduring local summer pastime. The beautiful
buildings are well preserved and the timeless city seems straight out of
the scene form the 1950s – the preppy look seems de rigueur and most
people travel everywhere by bicycle. Try the omnipresent punting as one of the most romantic ways to see the main historical highlights.
9. The Jurassic Coast, East Devon to Dorset
A world heritage site which can be found on the southern coast of
England and easily one of the most beautiful places to visit in UK. The
140 million year old Jurassic coast, voted the 5th greatest natural
wonder in Britain, is a popular tourist destination. The area is home to
both the natural limestone arch of Durdle Door – the coast’s most
photographed landmark and Lulworth Cove – one of the finest coves in
England. The Jurassic coast is also used for many film scenes including
the big screen adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s novel ‘Far from the Madding
Crowd’ and ‘Wilde’ starring Stephen Fry.
10. Llanberis Pass, North Wales
LLanberis village is located in the popular Snowdonia National Park in
Wales. Nearby, twin lakes cut through a vast mountain range creating the
‘Llanberis Pass’. The Lllanberis Pass is a truly impressive place noted
for its wild and rugged beauty and well as its extraordinary
tranquility. The unique glaciated valley and world class climbing spot
is extremely popular with drivers, ambitious rock climbers and
photographers.
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