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.
Equestrian Escapes offers two exclusive unaccompanied children's horse riding camps throughout the school holidays in Wiltshire and Scotland. There's 24 hour adult supervision provided with delicious home-cooked meals and friendly hosts. There is plenty of riding, helping with pony care and outdoor fun to be enjoyed for all from the age of 8.
This self drive holiday to Orkney and Shetland gives you the opportunity to experience the wonderful landscapes, fascinating wildlife and archaeological heritage of these magical, and very different parts of the UK.
The Dales Way runs from Ilkley, a market town on the Eastern border of the Dales, and runs through Wharfedale and Dentdale to the Lake District, finishing in Bowness-on-Windermere on the shores of England's largest lake.
In contrast to the more crowded sections of the South West Coast Path, the part along the North Devon and Somerset coasts is not only quieter but of quite a different character. We've created a magical combination of the best coastal walking with Exmoor itself, cosy villages and some striking literary connections.
See Scotland's most distinctive lochs, mountains, moors and castles while touring on the world-renowned West Highland and Kyle Lines on a guided train tour.
A self-guided walking holiday comprising a circuit of West Penwith, from St Ives to St Michael's Mount and thence around the coast via Land's End.
Seasoned walkers will enjoy this long distance walking challenge. Starting in the UNESCO Wolrd Heritage site of Saltaire and finishing in Appleby in Cumbria this is a moderate to challenging walk over a combination of open moorland, limestone pavement, prominent hills and valley floors.
The Whole Hadrian's Wall Path from Mickledore Walking Holidays is an excellent holiday to explore the English countryside. The trail follows the Roman remains of Hadrian's Wall from coast to coast across the country.
Experience the unspoilt land and memorable wildlife of the Hebrides from Mull to the Uists. The unspoilt nature of the Inner and Outer Hebridean Islands offers some unique wildlife-watching experiences and this week-long self-drive holiday offers you the chance to enjoy Scottish wildlife in a beautiful, natural island environment.
An ascent of 2100ft Kinder Scout is an essential rite of passage for anyone who takes their walking seriously. It is here that, in 1932, ramblers met in a “mass trespass” to claim their right to leave those smoky conurbations and walk unhindered on open moorland, an act that would lead eventually to the creation of the National Parks.
