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.
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.
Explore Northumberland: the most northerly and sparsely populated county of England and for many a best kept secret.
Relax and take in the glorious scenery from Glasgow to Fort William, before enjoying the final section in first class style as the steam train meanders its way from Fort William to Mallaig. But that's not your final destination: from here you take the ferry 'over the sea to Skye' to a beautiful hotel in a tiny village with stunning coastal views.
The Westmorland Way is a 95 mile walk through the old county of that name. It starts in Appleby then winds its way through the Lake District scenery on to Kendal then through woodland and meadows to end at Arnside in Morecambe Bay.
From Britain's oldest human imprints to Scotland’s geographical extremities, this new small group tour mixes breathtaking vistas with great rail trips.
Maximum of 15 people per departure. Departure dates are fixed.
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.
Follow the route of one of Britain’s most scenic rail journeys.
Wander your way between the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.
Marvel at amazing feats of engineering including Ribblehead Viaduct.
UK destinations don’t come further flung than Shetland & Fair Isle; this six-night fly-drive demonstrates why they are two of our favourite islands.
This is a magical place, with a completely different feel from the rest of Scotland. What's more, the Shetland Isles are experiencing ever increasing popularity thanks to BBC's hit TV series “Shetland” based on Ann Cleeve's gritty, iconic crime stories.
The Rob Roy Way encompasses many places strongly linked with Rob MacGregor, Scotland’s legendary outlaw from the latter parts of the 17th and early 18th centuries. In addition to its historic paths, railway heritage and glorious scenery, the Way is also rich in wildlife.
