The UK is world famous for its rich history and quirky traditions. London attracts thousands of visitors every day, but beyond the sprawling cities, there are beautiful country landscapes and mountains ranges just waiting to be discovered.
The UK is home to 14 National Parks and many more areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In the South of England you will find rolling hills and sandy beaches at the coasts. Scotland and the North of England are home to rockier terrain due to the Peak District and Pennines. Over to Ireland, rugged coastlines abound and are interspersed with glens and valleys. Scotland is the land of snow covered mountain tops and open planes. Here are our top ten scenic places to visit in the UK.
1. High Force Waterfall – the highest waterfall in the UK offer spectacular views and can be reached via a woodland trail. High Force Waterfall is located in Forest-in-Teesdale, Co. Durham.
2.Yorkshire Dales – go walking in the Yorkshire Dales where you can find vast hilly landscapes and feel the cool fresh air on your face.
3.Snowdonia – Welsh National Park which is home to the highest peak in Wales, Snowdon.
4.Cheddar Gorge – the largest gorge in the UK, which attracts over 500,000 visitors every year.
5. Lulworth Cove, Dorset – here you will find a beautiful beach and have an apparently to take a boat ride out of the cove for some wonderful coastal views.
6. Giant`s Causeway, County Antrim, Northern Ireland – see the famous basalt hexagons and choose from 15 miles of amazing coastal pathways.
7.Scafell Pike, Lake District – see England`s highest peak and The Lake District National Park.
8. The Northern Lights, The Shetland Islands – Witness this amazing phenomena for yourself. Autumn and early Spring are the best times to go.
9. Loch Lomond, Scotland – gaze over 24 miles of undisturbed fresh water Loch, take a canoe out to really soak up the tranquillity.
10.Windsor, Berkshire – site of the historic Windsor castle, with an excellent range of hotels near Windsor and indeed in the town itself. In addition to the castle, visitors here can enjoy a wide range of top quality restaurants and some superb shopping.
Youth Hostels are also abundant all over the UK and offer very reasonable if basic accommodation. Walkers may plan a route to walk in advance and plan their accommodation accordingly.
Hiring a car is a sensible way to see a wide range of sights, taking the worry out of travelling with lots of luggage or with children. Hotels are best booked in advance to avoid disappointment.
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