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.
Inspired by the prolific wildlife and stunning landscapes of the Hebrides in the TV series, Islands on the Edge? Then why not explore this beautiful part of Scotland for yourselves. Our unique holiday includes whale-watching , eagle-spotting and otter-seeking, accompanied by expert guides, as well as island-hopping to Mull, Skye & the Uists.
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.
Ride from London to the canals and cobbled streets of Bruges, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities and known as the ‘Venice of the North.’ A wonderful cycling experience through the bike-friendly Low Countries.
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.
Summit three mountains in two days with spectacular scenery through limestone escarpments. Experienced mountain guides will be there to support you throughout.
Offa’s Dyke, the 80 mile long earthwork for centuries marking the border between England and Wales, runs along ridge tops between (formerly) fortified valley towns, resulting in some splendidly scenic walking.
Spoil yourselves 007 style with an Aston Martin and five star hotel on its own private island. This holiday captures the style and glamour of the films, and lets you enjoy the thrills of driving a stylish Aston Martin around some key locations associated with them.
Stay in popular tourist towns of Keswick, Ambleside, Grasmere, and Coniston.
Walk along the shores of Wastwater and Buttermere.
Explore the dramatic and remote valleys of Eskdale, Ennerdale and Wasdale.
Visit remote Wasdale Head.
Mickledore Travel's West Highland Way walking holiday is an exhilarating holiday in Scotland for keen walkers with a desire to see one of the most beautiful parts of Britain. This 95 mile trail was the first long distance footpath to be established in Scotland.
