Of course, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are different – as different as pasties, haggis, colcannon and Welsh cakes. As for landscapes, contrast the Scottish Highlands and islands with the Welsh valleys and dramatic coastline. Natural wonders? How about the extraordinary Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland (that’s Game of Thrones country). And England’s variety astonishes visitors, from the romantic Lake District and Cornwall to castles, stately homes and elegant gardens. Follow in the footsteps of Shakespeare and Harry Potter; visit the free, world-class museums and galleries in cities, such as London, Manchester, Liverpool, Oxford and Bath, Glasgow and Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.
TIP: Herefordshire’s Golden Valley looks ‘forever England’. Stroll round picture-postcard villages, such as Peterchurch, Vowchurch and Turnastone. At the 800-year-old Pandy Inn in Dorstone, relax over pints of proper cider produced by Gwatkin’s, just down the valley in Abbey Dore.
St Cuthbert's way starts in the market town of Melrose in the Scottish Borders and finishes on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. In between it visits important historic sites associated with the 7th Century Saint such as St Cuthberts Cave.
An easy-to-follow gentle walk through the Norfolk countryside.
Lovely coastal villages and interesting historical buildings.
Lots of birdlife and internationally recognised wildlife reserves.
Beautiful beaches.
No hills!
The Gower Peninsula was designated as the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Over 30% of the peninsula is National Nature Reserve or a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Visit some of Britain’s most beautiful beaches including Rhossili Bay and Oxwich Bay.
Marvel at four of Britain’s most impressive ruined medieval abbeys.
Discover the story of the Border Reivers and Moss Troopers.
Delight in flower filled meadows and a wealth of birdlife and wildlife.
Immerse yourself in the peace and tranquility of the spacious Borders farmlands.
A delightful holiday featuring the perfect blend of town and country.
Visit an array of quaint villages and picturesque towns.
Enjoy easy-to-follow gentle walking through Idylic rural landscapes with beautiful river views.
The route is challenging, there are no big mountains but there is plenty of climbing and descending through all the coves that line the route. It can be rocky underfoot in places too but the route is well waymarked and easy to navigate.
The many pristine beaches, fascinating history, fishing villages and imposing cliffs make this unforgettable.
