KESWICK, THE LAKE DISTRICT
Keswick, situated between the huge bulk of Skiddaw and the gentle beauty of Derwentwater, has become the major centre for tourism in the northern Lake District. This pretty market town offers a wide range of attractions for visitors, from shops and restaurants to museums with a difference, and boating trips around lake Derwentwater.
FORMBY BEACH, SOUTHPORT
Formby Beach is ideal for families, with a large car park, picnic areas and waymarked paths to the beach, dunes and woods.The high dunes afford excellent views across the Irish Sea and on clear days after rain, even the mountains of Cumbria can be seen.The coast here is undergoing erosion and the tides often reveal prehistoric mud layers, some of which contain human and animal footprints. Look out for these the length of Formby Beach from Lifeboat Road northwards of the National Trust property.
NEWQUAY, CORNWALL
Formby Beach is ideal for families, with a large car park, picnic areas and waymarked paths to the beach, dunes and woods.The high dunes afford excellent views across the Irish Sea and on clear days after rain, even the mountains of Cumbria can be seen.The coast here is undergoing erosion and the tides often reveal prehistoric mud layers, some of which contain human and animal footprints. Look out for these the length of Formby Beach from Lifeboat Road northwards of the National Trust property.
PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES
Rated by National Geographic magazine experts as the second best coastline in the World. With 186 miles of magnificent and varied coastline and over 50 beaches, there’s plenty of space for everyone. Choose between lively Tenby and Saundersfoot or peaceful St Davids and Newport. Perfect for outdoor activities or just relaxing.