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England Cornwall Penzance ST MICHAELS MOUNT

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

  • 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 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

    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

    Low Row

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  • Keld

    Keld

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  • West Witton

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  • Hawes

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  • Aysgarth

    Aysgarth

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  • Middleham

    Middleham

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  • West Burton

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  • Askrigg

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  • Hardraw

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  • Wensleydale

    Wensleydale

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  • Malham

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  • Burnsall

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  • Linton

    Linton

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  • Kettlewell

    Kettlewell

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  • Arkengarthdale

    Arkengarthdale

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  • Reeth

    Reeth

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  • Buckden

    Buckden

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  • Ravenstonedale

    Ravenstonedale

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  • Sedbergh

    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

Dorset, Cornwall, Somerset (and 1 more)

The South West Coast Path (all sections)

Self-guided walking holidays on the SWCP

4 daysFrom £340
South West Coast Path, Cornwall

Classic Cornwall Short Break

Self-guided walking holiday

2 daysFrom £170
South West Coast Path, Cornwall

The Smugglers Way

Self-guided walking holiday

2 daysFrom £170
South Downs

South Downs Way in 10 Days

Explore rolling Southern England

10 daysFrom £960
Lake District, Tyne & Wear, Northumberland (and 1 more)

Hadrian's Wall - 8 Days

Cross the neck of England

8 daysFrom £660
England, Wales

Offa's Dyke

Explore the famous Wye Valley

8 daysFrom £695

England Travel Companies

The United Kingdom

Macs Adventure

Active adventures at home and abroad
The United Kingdom

Encounter Walking Holidays

Self-guided walks in South West England & Wales
South Downs

South Downs Discovery

South Downs Way walking holidays
Europe

Walkers' Britain

Explore the UK & Europe with Walkers' Britain
The United Kingdom

Wheely Wonderful Cycling

Self-guided biking in England & Wales
The United Kingdom

Contours Holidays

Self-guided walking holidays in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
The United Kingdom

Byways Breaks

Award winning walking & cycling holidays in UK
The United Kingdom

Shepherds Walks Holidays

Guided & self-guided walks in Northumberland & The Borders

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