Outdoors
Take yourself closer to nature at any of our hundreds of outdoor spaces
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The Lakes
The Lakes
There's nothing like the iconic mountains, fells, and farms of the Lake District. Each valley has a unique character, whether remote or bustling, and there's something to inspire every nature-lover, adrenaline-seeker, literary maestro or archaeology buff.
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Snowdonia
Snowdonia
Snowdonia's all about dramatic peaks reflected in mountain lakes. Rich in wildlife and steeped in legend, this landscape still inspires generations of visitors from walkers to writers, artists to abseilers, climbers to canoeists. Come and start your Snowdonia story.
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Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight
Take a short ferry ride across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. This small island is steeped in history and graced with natural beauty. Relax on golden sands or spot red squirrels in ancient woods. Then there's Newtown National Nature Reserve and the Isle's Grade 1 listed windmill. The tough bit is: where first?
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Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire
Lose yourself in Pembrokeshire's wild countryside and cracking coastline. Spot seals, otters and a bevy of birds. Take a coastal trail or go walking in the woods. There's surfing, kayaking and coasteering to do. But this place is about chilling too so you can picnic by a lake or tuck in at one of our tea-rooms.
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North Devon
North Devon
Waterfalls and wild coasts, surfing and great family beaches, North Devon is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors. Walking, camping, enjoying the view - whatever you do in North Devon, do it outside.
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Brecon Beacons
Brecon Beacons
Grab your hiking boots - this is walking country. Do the hat-trick by climbing the three highest peaks in southern Britain - Pen-y-Fan, Corn Du and Crybin. They're all part of the Beacons. You'll find plenty of terrain for mountain-biking, horseriding, birdwatching and priceless picnic spots.
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The South Downs
The South Downs
The South Down National Park in Sussex is a haven for wildlife, and home to beautiful and varied surroundings and some fascinating history.
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Snowdonia
Isle of Wight
Pembrokeshire
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Tour de Trust
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