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.
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.
A fantastic introduction to long distance walking.
Marvel at the indomitable Humber Bridge, once the world's largest single span bridge.
Soak in the peace and tranquility of the Yorkshire countryside
The Great Glen Way runs from Fort William on the Atlantic west coast to Inverness on the north sea. It is 73 miles long and follows canal towpaths, loch shore paths and forestry tracks.
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.
The Speyside Way starts in Buckie on the Moray Coast and passes through the heart of malt whisky country towards the foothills of the Cairngorms. It’s a scenic walk along riverside paths, through woodland and over hills.
Delight in 15 Seaside Award beaches and a host of charming coves.
Marvel at rock formations, lava flows and fossil sites dating back to a time of active volcanoes and tropical swamps.
Spot grey seals and bottlenose dolphins.
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.
The Herriot Way is a 52 mile circular route running through some of the most beautiful scenery in the Yorkshire Dales. Based upon a walk taken by the well-known veterinarian and writer James Herriot,it visits his favourite locations and made famous in his books “James Herriot’s Yorkshire” and “All Creatures Great & Small"
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.
Walk in England’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Visit Belas Knap, one of Britain’s finest Neolithic long barrows.
Stroll through flower-rich limestone grassland.
