England
Rolling countryside and special cities




Compared to its European neighbours, England might seem pretty small and lacking in cultural charm and culinary expertise. But 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.
The UK by foot
An essential guide to planning a walking holiday in the UK
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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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Peak District
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North Yorkshire
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York
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Yorkshire Dales National Park
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North York Moors
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West Witton
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Hawes
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Aysgarth
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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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England Tours

The South West Coast Path (all sections)
Self-guided walking holidays on the SWCP
4 daysFrom £340
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South West Coast Path, Dorset, Cornwall, Somerset, Devon |
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Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
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Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks |

Classic Cornwall Short Break
Self-guided walking holiday
2 daysFrom £170
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South West Coast Path, Cornwall |
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Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
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Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks |

The Smugglers Way
Self-guided walking holiday
2 daysFrom £170
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South West Coast Path, Cornwall |
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Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
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Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks |

Hadrian's Wall Path
Famous Roman coast-to-coast walk
3 daysFrom £325
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Cumbria, Lake District, Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, Hadrian's Wall |
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Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
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Active, Walking |

The Cumbria Way
England's best kept secret
2 daysFrom £280
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Cumbria |
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Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
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Active, Walking |

The Dales Way
Explore the Yorkshire Dales
7 daysFrom £595
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North Yorkshire |
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Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
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Active, Walking |
England Travel Companies


Macs Adventure
Active adventures at home and abroad
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The United Kingdom |
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Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour |
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Active, Walking, Hiking & Trekking, Nature & Wildlife |


Encounter Walking Holidays
Self-guided walks in South West England & Wales
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The United Kingdom |
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Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
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Active, Walking, Hiking & Trekking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks |


South Downs Discovery
South Downs Way walking holidays
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South Downs |
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Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
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Active, Walking, Hiking & Trekking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks |


Wandering Aengus
Walking holidays in the Lake District & beyond
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England |
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Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
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Active, Walking, Hiking & Trekking, Nature & Wildlife |


Sherpa Expeditions
Self guided holidays & baggage transfer service
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The United Kingdom |
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Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
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Active, Walking, Hiking & Trekking, Biking, Nature & Wildlife |


Wheely Wonderful Cycling
Self-guided biking in England & Wales
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The United Kingdom |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Active, Biking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks |

Albion Trails
Walking holidays around Hadrian’s Wall
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Hadrian's Wall |
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Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
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Active, Walking, Hiking & Trekking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks |


Contours Holidays
Self-guided walking holidays in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
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The United Kingdom |
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Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
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Active, Walking, Biking, Nature & Wildlife |