The Great British Bucket List: Utterly Unmissable Britain

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Rumour has it that Dunnottar also inspired Merida’s home in Disney’s Brave. Dunnottar is definitely one of the best castles in Scotland and is well worth a visit. 81. John O Groats The iconic white cliffs are located at the UK’s closest point to France; and have been an symbolof liberty and prosperity for centuries. If you’re looking for other great day hikes from London, have a read of our guides to the Chorleywood circular walk, the Henley circular walk, the Amersham circular walk, the Beachy Head lighthouse walk and the Ivinghoe Beacon walk. What is traditionally rolled down Cooper’s Hill in Gloucestershire, and then is raced after by locals? From Loughton station it takes about 15 to 20 minutes to walk to the forest. From here, you can access a few of the other forest trails.

Love it or hate it, it’s fair to say that nowhere does nightlife quite like Newcastle, Britain’s most northern main city. Here, the drinks are cheap and everyone is super cheerful – until the next morning, that is! Or, pop over the road to The Artichoke, which is one of the best restaurants I’ve ever eaten at, and was the worthy recipient of a Michelin star this year. Amersham is on the tube line too, for anyone wanting an easy trip from London. I was probably on the main trail for about 30 minutes before I came to Ambresbury Banks. This was my first real stop along the walk and where I had my lunch.

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The historic walk is free but a guided tour is highly recommended if you would like to know more about the significance of the walls in the early days.

Plasters– And if your feet do get blisters, then make sure you bring along some platers just in case (and hope you don’t need them). The second of the longest rivers in the UK is the Thames River, which is 215 miles long. Parts of the Thames are up to 20 metres deep, making it the deepest river in the UK. It also tops the list of the most famous rivers in England, as it flows through London. The River Thames passes lots of London’s iconic sights 3: River Trent Did you know there are five rivers in the UK called Dee! This River Dee (87 miles) rises in the Scottish Cairngorm mountains and flows through Aberdeenshire. It passes through the scenic area of Deeside, which is home to Balmoral Castle. The Dee River is one of the world’s most famous salmon fishing rivers. 16: River TeesIf you’re looking for a great day out from Leeds, you can’t go wrong with visiting Manchester. Known as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, the city is famous for its music, football, and its canals. This place feels a million miles away from the city and it’s so peaceful walking among the trees for an afternoon.

In November 2020, Dad-of-two Ales Mydlar climbed Ben Nevis twice in one day to raise money for charity. He was planning to scale Mont Blanc in France which is double the height, but couldn’t travel because of the pandemic. This next five-star hotel isn’t just any luxury getaway – it is the luxury getaway! Palé Hall is a breath-taking Victorian manor house, and we’re confident that staying here will make you feel like royalty. Palé Hall will make you feel like royalty While this is a really great walk to do on a day trip from London, you could combine it with an overnight stay. After all, this is a Special Areas for Conservation, so why not soak it up for a little longer! Here are a few accommodation options nearby that I’d recommend. Forest Hideaway, Loughton Located in Conwy, Wales, the smallest house in Great Britain is known as the Quay House and has a floor area of 3.05 by 1.8 metres and a height of 3.1 metres. It was a residence until 1900 – when the tenant was evicted because the council declared the house unfit for human habitation! Also, don’t forget to visit Knaresborough Castle and Museum for a mediaeval history lesson. Here you’ll discover stories of days gone by as you enter the dungeons and the Tudor court room. This place is particularly great for the little ones! Manchester You can’t beat a fun weekend in ManchesterCompleting our list of the UK’s longest rivers is another tie! The River Don in South Yorkshire and the River Mersey in the North West of England are both 69 miles long. The River Don is known for its salmon fishing, whilst the River Mersey is closely associated with the history and culture of the City of Liverpool. You missed out Chester. Chester was founded as a “castrum” or Roman fort with the name Deva Victrix in the reign of the Emperor Vespasian in 79 AD. One of the main army camps in Roman Britain, Deva later became a major civilian settlement. … Chester is one of the best preserved walled cities in Britain. Chester is one of the most beautiful historic cities in England, famous for its galleried rows, Roman remains, shops & boutiques, the town crier, ghost walks and complete city walls. Chester’s Rows are covered walkways at the first floor in each of the city’s four main streets, are unique not only in Britain but everywhere is the world. They have allowed double level shopping in the town at least since the 13th Century. It has a Cathedral, the original church was built in the Romanesque or Norman style, parts of which can still be seen today. This church was subsequently rebuilt from around 1250 onward in the Gothic style, a process which took about 275 years an resulted in the incredible structure seen today.