Walk, climb and explore Britain’s natural wonders
Britain’s natural landscape is dramatic as it is diverse. From mountains to meadows, cliffs to caves, waterfalls to lochs, wild moors to wetland, you won’t have to travel far to find it. If it’s a challenging hill hike, a sedate amble, or even a train ride - come armed with plenty of curiosity, and we’ll supply the rest.
New perspectives of Britain’s natural wonders
Discover Britain’s natural wonders in a different way
From the cliff tops of Seven Sisters, to the caves of Cheddar Gorge, Britain is packed with natural marvels – and great new ways to see them. View the Isle of Wight’s The Needles from on high on a chair lift, experience the splendour of Snowdonia (Eryri) with a mindfulness tour, or get right up close to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site with a spot of coasteering. Whether you fancy a hearty hike up some of Scotland’s most spectacular heights, or a gentle bike ride along England’s south coast, you can tailor your next outdoor adventure to your taste. It might be a small island, but it’s a green one, jam-packed with 15 National Parks and more than three million hectares of woodland.
Double-take – discover Britain’s other wonders
Like the look of Durdle Door on the Jurassic Coast? You’ll love The Green Bridge of Wales limestone arch on the Pembrokeshire Coast. While some of Britain’s natural wonders can get all the headlines, there are many more spectacular sights around the nation. Click through for our pick of the best double-takes to add to your bucket list…
Like Durdle Door… Love The Green Bridge of Wales
The photogenic Durdle Door, a spectacular limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, England, gets all the attention. But Wales has its own wonder – The Green Bridge of Wales. This limestone arch, in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, is just as impressive.
Like The Needles… Love Duncansby Stacks
If you like the look of the chalk stacks The Needles on the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England, wait till you see the Duncansby Stacks at the very other end of Britain, on Scotland’s north coast.
Like Giant’s Causeway… Love Malham Cove
Legend has it a giant’s footsteps created the rock formation of black basalt columns known as the Giant’s Causeway on the coast of Northern Ireland. Malham Cove in England’s North Yorkshire also has a mysterious limestone pavement on top of a cliff.
Like Winnats Pass… Love Glencoe
Driving, walking or cycling through the deep limestone valley of Winnats Pass, in the Peak District, is like travelling through a fairy tale. The same thing applies to the beautiful valley and towering mountains of Glencoe in the Lochaber Geopark in the Scottish Highlands.
Like Fingal’s Cave… Love Gaping Gill
The mysterious sea cave Fingal’s Cave on the island of Staffa in the Scottish Inner Hebrides and has been enchanting visitors for centuries, because of its melodious echoes. If you like the sound of that, you’ll love the clamour of Gaping Gill – as Fell Beck thunders into a cave system below the Yorkshire Dales.
Like the Old Man of Storr… Love Brimham Rocks
The Old Man of Storr makes a dramatic sight, as the rock pinnacle stands proud over Scotland’s Isle of Skye. For more fascinating rock formations, head to Brimham Rocks in North Yorkshire and see if you can spot the Dancing Bear, Gorilla, Eagle and Turtle.
Like High Force… Love Devil’s Bridge Falls, Ceredigion
High Force waterfall is one of England’s most popular waterfalls. The thundering River Tees plunging into a rock pool in a pretty woodland is only matched by the majesty that is Devil’s Bridge Falls, Ceredigion, Wales. Follow the Nature Trail walk to discover the three bridges, an ancient woodlands and unique perspectives of the 300ft Mynach waterfalls.