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Countryside and woodland in Liverpool and Lancashire

From hidden pockets of woodland near urban areas at Speke Hall and Gawthorpe Hall, to rolling hillside at Holcombe Moor, here's our pick of countryside and woodland places to visit in Liverpool and Lancashire.

View from the fernery in the Walled Garden, Gawthorpe Hall

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Explore Gawthorpe Hall's estate

With over 50 acres to discover, Gawthorpe Hall estate is a great place to explore. From woodland walks and a hidden walled garden to beautiful formal gardens and a natural play area perfect for little explorers there’s plenty to see and do.

View to Red Brook

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Exploring Holcombe Moor and Stubbins Estate

Whether you enjoy walking, running, bird watching, cycling or horse riding, enjoy spectacular views, woodland, riverside rambling and heritage.

Visitors walking in woodland on Southwood Estate, Pembrokeshire

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Speke Hall hidden paths trail

Explore the hidden paths around the garden and through the ancient woodland surrounding Speke Hall.

Two adults swing two children by their arms through shaded woods

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The woodland at Rufford Old Hall

Enjoy far-reaching views over the West Lancashire plain with a stroll through Rufford’s North Woods and along the canal-side path before reaching the wide-open North Paddock.

The sun is shining on a woodland path through trees on the top of Alderley Edge, Cheshire.

Countryside and woodland in Cheshire and Greater Manchester

From deer parks and grand estates to the rolling countryside and woodland, there is plenty of space for you to stretch your legs in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

Three walkers going through a gate on the path up to Scafell Pike

Countryside in the Lake District

Explore the Lake District's majestic mountains – among them Scafell Pike, the tallest in England – ancient woodland, hidden waterfalls, rugged coastline and, of course, its many lakes. You might even spot a red squirrel, roe deer or bird of prey.

Young family and dog walking around still lake with autumn trees reflected in the lake

Countryside and woodland in Wales

Explore dramatic and beautiful valleys, ancient woodlands and river walks or have an adventure through the wild Welsh mountains and visit some of the country’s most iconic peaks.

A sunlit beach and cliffs at Boggle Hole near Robin Hood's Bay with a view towards Ravenscar. A wide expanse of rippled sand dotted with pools and rocks in the foreground, with cliffs on the right, curving into a rocky headland topped with green fields in the distance.

Coast and countryside in Yorkshire

Discover the many opportunities to stretch your legs and explore the coast and countryside across Yorkshire – whether you fancy a gentle stroll through a deer park, a refreshing hike in the Dales or scenic route along a coastal path.

Visitors exploring the sand dunes and the woodland at Formby, Liverpool

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