6 of the best… uk national parks

From bucket-and-spade resorts to wild nature, there’s something for everyone

Just east of Cheltenham you’ll find Bourton-on-the-Water, a village that dates back as far as the Bronze Age and is often regarded as the most picturesque place to live in the UK. On the banks of the

It’s the busiest time of year for Britain’s beautiful places. Yet as these locations prove, you can find silence, sensational scenery and space to breathe.

HIGH FORCE Level Moderate Elevation gain 123m Length 6.8km (1hr 37min) Description A walk to one of England’s most dramatic waterfalls, High Force, following picturesque riverside paths with stunning

A walk by water is always inspiring and whether you like to paddle, plunge or just listen to the babble of a brook, a new book of waterfall, coastal and river days out is full of inspiration

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