The Peak District is one of those places that makes you proud to be British, so beautiful are its sweeping landscapes. The Peak District was the first area of natural beauty to be called a National Park in the UK and it’s easy to see why..
There are plenty of reasons to visit St. Andrews, Scotland, from the world-famous golf course & the historic buildings. West Sands beach is one of the few places where you can try land yachting, a cross between go-karting & windsurfing. West Sands featured in Chariots of Fire..
Happisburgh is famous for its iconic red & white striped lighthouse, the oldest working light in the UK. There’s so much more to discover in this region. The North Norfolk coastline is one of the oldest in the UK, home to fossils & artifacts dating back as far as 850,000 years..
The Isle of Skye is best known for 2 things, adventure & whisky & couldn’t be further from the hustle & bustle of Glasgow & Edinburgh. Swim in the Fairy Pools in Glen Brittle, & take a boat trip to see the white-tailed eagles, the largest birds of prey in Britain..
The whole of Cornwall is well worth a visit, but the jewel in the crown of this stunning coastal region is St. Ives, the small seaside town brimming with great food and beautiful beaches..
This afternoon in the garden .... rays of sunlight, zinnias & this Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly are bringing many smiles🌸🦋💕 #garden#Flowers#tuesdayvibes
For newcomers to the UK (& old hands, too), it's possible to overlook the counties that border England & Wales,
but with areas like The Malverns, there really is no excuse. This range of hills offer some of the finest hiking in the country..
Far from the light pollution of towns & cities, Galloway Forest Park, Scotland is the first Dark Sky Park in the UK.
Head here once the light fades on a clear day to see over 7,000 stars & planets just with the naked eye. Bring a telescope & things get even more spectacular..
Scotland's Cairngorms are arguably the last truly wild place remaining in the UK. In winter, these hills sit beneath metres of wind swept snow. In summer, the long days & warm sun make it the perfect place for hiking & wild camping..
It's easy to overlook Glasgow, such is the allure of Edinburgh; but Scotland's largest city easily matches the capital when it comes to architecture, art & culture.
The Kelvingrove Art Gallery is world class, the West End's shops & bars the perfect place to relax..
The most northerly part of the UK is reachable by plane or ferry from mainland Scotland. The Shetland Islands are also home to fascinating prehistoric sites, such as Stanydale Temple, as well as unspoilt beaches, ripe for a day of relaxing when the weather settles..
For a country once covered in trees, England's woodlands are today relatively limited. The New Forest is perhaps the country's best, believed to hold the largest concentration of ancient trees in Western Europe, with around 1,000 across the National Park..