England's countryside is known for its rolling hills, rivers, stone villages, and historic features.
The top countryside destinations are:
The Cotswolds
The Lake District
The Peak District
The Yorkshire Dales
The North York Moors
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Kent
The Cotswolds
The Cotswolds is situated in the central-southwest region of England, is known for its rolling hills, picturesque villages, and honey-colored stone architecture, spanning over 800 square miles and designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Lake District
The Lake District is a mountainous region and England's largest National Park, is renowned for its stunning landscapes, including lakes, fells (mountains), and picturesque villages, attracting visitors for its beauty and diverse activities. It's a hikers paradise with lots of hiking trails.
The Peak District
The Peak District National Park was designated in 1951 as the UK's first diverse landscape of gritstone moorlands and deep limestone valleys, offering beautiful views, unique wildlife, and tranquil spaces, and is located in the heart of England.
The Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales National Park was designated in 1954. It's situated in the stunning area of North Yorkshire. It's known for its rolling hills, valleys, limestone cliffs, and diverse landscapes, including the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks. Another hiker's paradise with lots of trails.
The North York Moors
The North York Moors National Park. Is a designated International Dark Sky Reserve. It's a stunning area in North Yorkshire. It's known for its vast heather moorlands, dramatic coastline, and rich history, offering diverse landscapes and activities for all visitors.
Cornwall and the Isle of Scilly
Cornwall is a county in southwest region of England. It's known for its rugged coastline, charming villages, and rich history. The Isles of Scilly is an archipelago of Cornwall's coast, it offers a unique blend of wild beauty, tranquility and has it's own distinct island culture.
Kent
Kent is located in South Eastern part of England. It's known as "The Garden of England" for its rich agricultural landscape, including orchards and hop gardens and is bordered by the Thames Estuary to the North and the English Channel to the South.
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