Epping Forest is an ancient woodland with areas of grassland and wetland within it. It is also one of only three Special Areas for Conservation in London, so it’s a gorgeous place to visit. A prehistoric stone circle in Wiltshire, Stonehenge is internationally recognised and is known nowadays as a symbol of Britain. 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.

At 120 miles, the River Tay is Scotland’s longest river. It starts in Western Scotland and flows east to reach the Firth of Tay, just south of Dundee. If you’re measuring by the amount of water discharged into the sea, then at 100 cubic metres per second, this is the largest of the rivers The Stiperstones walk is easily one of the best walks in the Shropshire Hills. This guide has all the info to help plan an amazing day here. England has the Scilly Isles, while a little way north of Scotland’s mainland lie the Shetland and Orkney Islands. You don’t get more remote than this, so they make great getaways if you’re looking for an escape from the stresses of everyday life. Ever thought of visiting the Shetland Isles? The Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is known not just for its gorgeous green fields but also its spring water, which derives from some of the many holy wells in the area. 49. Oxford University At this point you’ll walk over a bridge over the M25. If you start hearing the traffic then you know you’re heading in the right direction.

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If you bring a picnic, you will want to add on 30 minutes to your walk which I’d suggest. Anything to make this walk longer as I find it very hard to leave the place behind! Located in Loughton, this is one of the closest houses for rent near Epping Forest. Basing yourself here would mean you’re just a short 15 minute walk away from the forest. This place comes with 3 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen. Waltham Abbey Marriott Hotel, Waltham Abbey

In total, Epping Forest is 6,000 acres in size making it the largest public open space within London. That means it’s perfect to go walking and hardly come across any other people. If you’re looking for solitude, you’ll find it here. Keep your eyes out for mushrooms on the Oak Trail in Epping Forest Instead of heading straight for your car, head to the visitors’ centre. Hopefully it’s open because apparently the ‘bog cake’ they sell there is to die for. I am gutted it wasn’t open when we were there because I would’ve devoured that cake after our walk. Further information This is easily one of the best walks in Shropshire This is a good option if you fancy a drink towards the end of the Chess Valley Walk. The garden of this pub is right on the river and overlooks the route as you go into Chesham. The Romans discovered the hot springs of Bath and subsequently created their hot baths here, as a placefor the local community to socialise and pamper.

Perfect for map lovers, adventurers and, well, anyone! The Great British Adventure Map features 2,500 of Britain’s great wild places, mountains, islands, beaches, waterways, viewpoints, eccentric events and long-distance routes, peppered with some randomly inspiring trivia and amusingly quirky touches. LONG-DISTANCE ROUTES Epic adventures along the finest famous and not-so-famous long-distance walking, cycling, train and road routes Visitors are welcome to explore the public areas of the university. Here, you can admire the majestic buildings of the colleges, tour the museums and libraries and even enjoy a spot of souvenir shopping! You’re always only 10 minute’s walk from the beach; where the crystal blue waters and golden sands look more Caribbean coast than the British seaside. 35. Walk on Dartmoor

You’ll discover how the cheese was made throughout the centuries and get to observe old cheese making equipment! And yes, there’s lots of cheese up for grabs…. 67. Experience the Newcastle Nightlife The museum houses 80 million items from botany, entomology, mineralogy, paleontology and zoology departments. It is a fascinating tour through our ancient history and how this has enabled Britain and the world to evolve into the place it is today. There are lots of great interactive activities and the museum is geared toward all ages! It passes pretty towns like Sidmouth and fishing villages such as Beer too. You’re also likely to see some great wildlife around Otter Estuary Nature Reserve, so this part of the coast path offers a bit of everything, without being too challenging. Explore the Lake District National ParkThe first you’ll come across is The Queen Victoria. This has got a lovely pub garden and it was really busy when I walked past. The famous Victorian bridge is open to walk over and explore, where you can enjoy the exhibition and monument, and learn all about its history.