Places to go

The best bits of Exmoor National Park

Exmoor National Park, in the south-west of England, sits inside the counties of Devon and Somerset. It is a large National Park with 267 square miles of countryside made up of moorland and farmland and was designated a National Park in 1954.

5 amazing places you won't believe are in Wales

Get away from the tourist hotspots and you can discover some truly amazing places in Wales - although reaching some may be a challenge.

5 reasons to GetOutside in the New Forest

The New Forest, with its mix of beaches, woodland and rivers, has something for everyone. But if you're not convinced, GetOutside Champion Kate is here with her 5 top reasons to visit the area.

​5 places you should explore when you're in Scotland

Scotland might be small in surface area, but it is huge in diversity. The landscape changes rapidly east to west and north to south. The plants and animals that inhabit these areas also change with the land. So where should you go, to find some of the most unique and interesting places?

A local's guide to ​Llansteffan Castle

Discover the Norman built Llansteffan Castlem, overlooking the River Tywi as it enters Carmarthen Bay with this guide from Tracy Purnell.

A beginners guide to the Isles of Scilly

Discover soft white sand, turquoise sea, great food and beautiful scenery – all off the coast of Cornwall in the Isles of Scilly.

A Saintly stroll through St Davids

Britain’s only coastal National Park, Pembrokeshire is home to rich golden sands, stunning coastal countryside and, of course, many picturesque coastal towns and quaint seaside villages.

Discover the Milky Way in Northumberland National Park

As Northumberland National Park celebrates 3 years of Dark Sky Park status, we look at what that means for the gold-award winning national park - and how you can discover it yourself.

Best places to go birdwatching in The Broads

Find out our top recommendations for fantastic places to go birdwatching in the Broads National Park.

Best Road Views in Britain

To mark the release of our brand new road maps, we discovered our favourite road views in the UK. Take a look at our top recommendations for that awe-inspiring driving view.