United Kingdom Hiking Vacations

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From small day hikes, to overnight backpacking adventures, heading into the great outdoors to go hiking is one of the best ways to explore nature. Small day hikes can provide great scenery with little effort, while longer trails reward you with spectacular views, less people, and unique wildlife sightings. This relatively cheap (and sometimes free) activity is a great way to slow down and experience a destination, especially in the middle of a packed vacation schedule. Hiking with kids? Start with a small day hike – trailheads for short hikes are usually close to the parking lot, making it easy to head back for any supplies. Want to venture out on a longer hike? Check with park guidelines on park fees, rules and other information before heading out. ...read more »

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Bowness on Windermere

Find highlights on things to do and see in Bowness on Windermere shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Bowness on Windermere across multiple site... read more »
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Grassington

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Edinburgh

A historic, cosmopolitan and cultured city, Edinburgh mixes a unique blend of the old and new. Perched on extinct volcanoes with the Edinburgh castle dominating the skyline, the city is a buzz with international festivals and modern discotheques. Every... read more »
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London

The capital city of the UK and England, London is one of the great "world cities." With a diverse mixture of old world history and modern capitalism, London has so much to offer any traveler. From the Tower of London to its avant-garde nightclubs to a q... read more »
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Marloes

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Penzance

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Causeway Head

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Sennen Cove

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Keswick

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Pembrokeshire

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Top Five Hiking Trip Blogs

Grassington to Linton, Yorkshire Dales | Sep 03 08'

by Kerry Taylor a female from Newbury, on vacation in Grassington

"that great Yorkshire speciality a rich fruitcake served with a large chunk of Wensleydale cheese!"

We threw open the curtains and … it was very, very wet outside. Worse still, our clothes were also very, very wet. Evidently the radiators hadn’t c... Continue reading »
Bolton Abbey to Grassington, Yorkshire Dales | Sep 01 08'

by Kerry Taylor a female from Newbury, on vacation in Grassington

"The Graves ... looked like a herd of grazing coffee tables!"

After an excellent night’s sleep (it must have been down to my new, improved roommate) we had an enormous full English breakfast courtesy of Angus... Continue reading »
Inter-hostel hiking in the lake District | Aug 20 05'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Bowness on Windermere

"Climbing to the top of England"

Published in Saturday Star on May 19.Puffing and panting to the top of England, examining the inside of a cloud, the strange call of a banshee brea... Continue reading »
London - a mix of the old and the new | Jul 07 06'

by vijaysankaran a male from New York City, on vacation in London

Arrived early Sunday morning at London Heathrow, flying Virgin Atlantic. One of the best airlines I have been on. Plenty of leg room, v... Continue reading »
Grassington to Conistone, Yorkshire Dales | Sep 02 08'

by Kerry Taylor a female from Newbury, on vacation in Grassington

"The osprey sensibly took one look at us and flew off to find a slightly quieter fishing spot"

There was a fair bit of debate around the breakfast table this morning. Would the rain ever stop? “Oh look it’s brightening up over there”! “Ah, it... Continue reading »

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Wonders of the World

Six out of seven Ancient Wonders did not survive to this present day. Human imagination urged poets, writers, and historians to seek "rep... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Hillery
Various London trips

My love for London started in 1985, when as a 9-year-old I lived there with my family while my father taught university. I attended fourt... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Katzenjammer Kid
Driving on the left and other impressions of England

Driving on the left wasn't as hard as I thought it would be, but I certainly did have to focus more (not a bad thing when you're driving)... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler MilesToGo