- Locations showcase a few of the finest lesser-known areas of Great Britain
- Millions of Brits admit to exploring little of Britain up to now, with 24% having by no means been to Scotland and 17% to Wales
- More than three-quarters (80%) of Brits wish to discover extra of the nation, but 52% wish to keep away from vacationer hotspots
- Explore a complete of 100 ‘Off the Beaten Track’ places by way of an interactive map here
The high 15 ‘Off the Beaten Track’ places to discover this Easter have been revealed.
As the lengthy financial institution vacation weekend approaches, with many households and mates making ready to journey throughout Great Britain, the Jeep® model and Ordnance Survey have teamed as much as showcase the perfect – however lesser-known – spots throughout the Great British outside.
The places had been chosen primarily based on evaluation of strolling route information within the common OS Maps app, acquiring skilled suggestions from the community of Ordnance Survey out of doors ambassadors and on-line critiques.
Locations vary from spectacular dog-walking spots and historic caves to picturesque bays and wildlife hotspots.
The listing follows analysis by Jeep1 detailing how almost a 3rd of UK adults (30%) have explored little of Britain up to now – the equal to 16 million folks2 – but 80% wish to see extra of the nation.
The research discovered that 24% of Brits have by no means visited Scotland (13 million) and 17% (9 million) have by no means been to Wales2. This is regardless of the 2 nations being dwelling to lots of Britain’s most interesting out of doors and picturesque areas, with many metropolis dwellers continually searching for recent air and an escape to the countryside.
Nearly half (49%) consider that Britain has the very best out of doors areas in all of Europe. However, taking the street much less travelled issues to the bulk, with 52% desirous to keep away from common vacationer hotspots, and 57% aspiring to discover extra ‘unexpected places’.
15 of the very best Easter ‘Off the Beaten Track’ places – to find 85 extra, click on here.
ENGLAND:
Dungeness – Kent – England
A tiny fishing city with a surreal panorama together with deserted boats, fishing huts and even a disused railway. The huge shingle seashore stretches for miles and is sometimes called Britain’s solely desert.
OS Grid Reference: TR 08901 16953
Categories: Town, Photography, Walking
Wistman’s Wood – Devon – England
Woodland that includes previous moss-covered timber, granite boulders and a surreal atmosphere.
OS Grid Reference: SX 61447 77874
Categories: Woodland, Walking, Dogs
Gaping Gill Cave – North Yorkshire – England
A hidden cave within the Yorkshire Dales.
OS Grid Reference: SD 75130 72733
Categories: Hiking, Geology, Caving
Old Winchester Hill – South Downs – England
A nature reserve and iron age hillfort within the South Downs National Park with its personal herd of Herdwick sheep, a breed often solely discovered within the Lake District.
OS Grid Reference: SU 64077 20578
Categories: Walking, Picnics, Dogs, Running, Historic
Blakeney Point – Norfolk – England
A magical place dwelling to England’s largest gray seal colony with over 4,000 pups born every winter.
OS Grid Reference: TG 01075 45966
Categories: Wildlife, Scenic, Walking, Coastal
WALES:
Watkins Path Pools – Snowdonia – Wales
A waterfall and plunge pool on Yr Wyddfa’s (Snowdon’s) Watkins Path. Great for wild swimming.
OS Grid Reference: SH 62645 51654
Categories: Swimming, Hiking, Mountains
Chartists Cave – Powys – Wales
It’s a difficult stroll right here from the village of Llangynidr which takes in the very best of the Welsh countryside. Chartists Cave has deep historic significance to Welsh democracy.
OS Grid Reference: SO 127152
Categories: Hiking, Dogs, Historic, Cave
Three Cliffs Bay – Swansea – Wales
A pristine bay framed by limestone cliffs. The seashore boasts lovely sand dunes and a salt marsh to wander and discover at low tide.
OS Grid Reference: SS 53498 87797
Categories: Family, Dogs, Geology, Climbing, Walking
Porthgain Blue Lagoon – Pembrokeshire – Wales
Accessible on foot or by sea, the Blue Lagoon has an excellent stroll throughout the cliffs close by that provide breathtaking views.
OS Grid Reference: SM 79483 31496
Categories: Swimming, Walking, Coastal
Montgomery Castle – Powys – Wales
Located within the small city of Montgomery, in Powys, Montgomery Castle is without doubt one of the finest locations to go to if you wish to uncover lovely views over the Welsh countryside.
OS Grid Reference: SO 21883 96830
Categories: Historic Monument, Walking, Hiking, Town
SCOTLAND:
Tallest tree within the UK – Douglas Fir – Scotland
A Douglas Fir in Reelig Glen, close to Inverness, is now Britain’s tallest tree at 217.10ft (66.4m).
OS Grid Reference: NH 55727 42941
Categories: Nature, Walking, Ancient Woodland
Talisker Bay – Isle of Skye – Scotland
Talisker Bay has a quiet secluded seashore finest visited at low tide. To attain it, there’s a pleasing 20-minute stroll via inexperienced fields. When the tide is out past the rocks, you’ll marvel at its black volcanic sands.
OS Grid Reference: NG 30755 30447
Categories: Walking, Photography, Island, Coastal
Eilean na Moine – Loch Eilt – Scotland
For followers of Harry Potter, the island of Eilean na Moine is a must-visit. It offered the placement for Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore’s grave and will also be seen because the backdrop to gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid’s hut. It’s situated on Loch Eilt, a surprising freshwater loch surrounded by mountains.
OS Grid Reference: NM 79000 82647
Categories: Kayaking, Walking, Island
Schiehallion – Perth and Kinross – Scotland
A peaceable hike up Schiehallion affords breathtaking views of the Scottish Highlands.
OS Grid Reference: NN 71382 54788
Categories: Hiking, Viewpoints, Climbing
North West Iona – Inner Hebrides – Scotland
Reachable by ferry from Fionnphort on the Island of Mull. With its slow-paced way of life, and solely 170 residents on the island, the northwest coast is a good place to step again in time.
OS Grid Reference: NM 26307 24671
Categories: Island, Remote, Walking
ENDS
Notes to editors
1. Survey to 2,000 UK adults carried out on behalf of Jeep UK by OnePoll
2. Based on an estimated 53.19 million adults (age 18+) residing within the UK in mid-2021. Sourced from
the Office for National Statistics.
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