England
Rolling countryside and special cities



Get underneath the skin of eccentric England and you’ll discover a place of outstanding natural beauty, ancient history and modern metropolises.
For such a (relatively) small country, England has an astonishing amount of natural beauty. Whether it’s the hills and waterside retreats of the Lake District, the rugged bleakness of the Peak District or coastal views on the South Downs, England’s countryside is perfect for exploring, whether hiking, cycling or simply visiting its villages.
However, if you’re into culture more than nature, England’s cities are some of the world’s most exciting. Everyone knows London is one of the world’s great cities, with outstanding nightlife, music, arts and restaurants, but try exploring a little further. Manchester is renowned for its music scene and nightlife, while Liverpool’s regeneration goes far beyond Beatles tours and football teams.
Ultimately, enjoying a visit to England is about the small things — visiting a pub for a pint of beer, eating a full English breakfast, getting confused by regional accents – but the more you see, the more you’ll enjoy.
Europe walking holidays
An expert guide to the best hikes and walks in Europe
Ask any group of keen walkers to name Europe’s best hiking hut and you’ll poke a hornets’ nest. Each will vociferously champion their choice, citing the richest fondue, the iciest beer, the most jaw-dropping views, the cleanest loos. Mine is the homely Auberge de la Nova in Les Chapieux, on the Tour du Mont Blanc: the food is hearty, the café courtyard sunny and shady, the surroundings pleasant...read more
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South West Coast Path
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Dorset
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Cornwall
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Dartmoor National Park
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Exmoor National Park
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Somerset
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Devon
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Cotswolds
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Isle of Wight
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South Downs
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Kent
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Chiltern Hills
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Norfolk
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Suffolk
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Cheshire
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Cumbria
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Easton
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Kirkby Stephen
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Grange over Sands
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Herefordshire
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Symonds Yat
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Hereford
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Lake District
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Windermere
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Keswick
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The Peak District
The UK's original national park
The Peak District is the UK's first national park, established in 1951 to carve out a protected space between the encroaching industrial cities of the midlands and northern England... -
Yorkshire
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York
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North York Moors
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Yorkshire Dales National Park
Located between the Lake District and the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales National Park offers rolling hills as well as encompassing Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside peaks... -
Low Row
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Keld
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West Witton
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Hawes
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Aysgarth
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Middleham
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West Burton
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Askrigg
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Hardraw
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Wensleydale
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Malham
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Burnsall
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Linton
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Kettlewell
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Arkengarthdale
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Reeth
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Buckden
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Ravenstonedale
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Sedbergh
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Carlton
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Yorkshire Wolds
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Tyne & Wear
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Shropshire
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Northumberland
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Worcestershire
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Broadway
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Hadrian's Wall
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Lincolnshire Coast Path
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Places to go in England
England Tours

The South West Coast Path (all sections)
Self-guided walking holidays on the SWCP
4 daysFrom £340
Classic Cornwall Short Break
Self-guided walking holiday
2 daysFrom £170
The Smugglers Way
Self-guided walking holiday
2 daysFrom £170
South Downs Way in 10 Days
Explore rolling Southern England
10 daysFrom £960
Hadrian's Wall - 8 Days
Cross the neck of England
8 daysFrom £660
Offa's Dyke
Explore the famous Wye Valley
8 daysFrom £695England Travel Companies


Macs Adventure
Active adventures at home and abroad


Encounter Walking Holidays
Self-guided walks in South West England & Wales


South Downs Discovery
South Downs Way walking holidays


Walkers' Britain
Explore the UK & Europe with Walkers' Britain


Wheely Wonderful Cycling
Self-guided biking in England & Wales


Contours Holidays
Self-guided walking holidays in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland

Byways Breaks
Award winning walking & cycling holidays in UK

