8 romantic of the most spots to visit

Eleven friends of COUNTRY LIFE pen a love letter to their small, yet oh so distinctive patches of the British Isles, from the big skies of the north Norfolk coast to the street art of Belfast, from the glens of Perthshire to the Exe estuary in Devon via the apple orchards of Herefordshire

With feet in the sea and head in the clouds, some of Britain’s finest mountains rise offshore – as we discover on the ISLE OF MULL .

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With long, sandy beaches, abundant wildlife, excellent food and drink producers and great restaurants, the Welsh coastline offers a wealth of fantastic options for an escape to the sea

Fun-packed resorts for chilly dips, ice-cream treats and fish ‘n’ chips

From wild beaches and winding cliff paths to ancient sites and world-class surf, this corner of Wales offers unforgettable natural beauty and great dining experiences. Coast editor-in-chief Alex Fisher explores