ENGLAND

Discover all of the hidden gems that England has to offer, in order from North to South

Wild Cat Island, North West

 

Key Points:
- Located on Conniston Water
- Tiny overgrown island, great swimming
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Only accessible by boat (Kayak etc.)

Norfolk Island, North West

 

Key Points:
- Located on Ullswater lake
- Small island, great for swimming
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Only accessible by boat (Kayak etc.)

Glenridding dodd, North West

 

Key Points:
- 3km out and back hike from Glenridding
- 300m of elevation gain
- Parking in the Glenridding village
- Offers beautiful views across Ullswater lake

Black Moss Pot, North West

 

Key Points:
- Located in Keswick
- Stunning rock pools with some jumping spots
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Roughly 30 minute hike

Rydal Cave, North West

 

Key Points:
- Located in Ambleside
- Giant cave containing a pool of water
- Car park for this location
- Roughly 20 minute hike

Wastwater Lake, North West

 

Key Points:
- Located in Seascale
- Stunning lake, great for paddle boarding / kayaking
- Parking all around the lake
- Perfect spot for pitching up a campervan

Galleny Force Pools, North West

 

Key Points:
- Located in Lake District
- Numerous deep pools for swimming
- Car park for this location
- Roughly 30 minute hike

Devils Bridge, North West

 

Key Points:
- Located on the outskirts of Kirkby Lonsdale
- River with multiple rock jumps into the water
- Parking available next to the bridge

High Force Waterfall, North East

 

Key Points:
- Located in Barnard Castle
- Dramatic waterfall dropping 69 feet
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Roughly 20 minute hike

Lindisfarne Castle, North East

 

Key Points:
- Located on Holy Island
- Stunning castle located on an island off shore
- Car park for this location
- Roughly 20 minute hike

Ingleton Falls Trail, Yorkshire

 

Key Points:
- Located in Ingleton
- Waterfall trail with paid entry
- Car park for this location
- Roughly 2 hour loop hike

East Gill Force, Yorkshire

 

Key Points:
- Located in Richmond
- Beautiful waterfall and swimming spot
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Roughly 10 minute hike

Lumb Hole Falls, Yorkshire

 

Key Points:
- Located in Hebden Bridge
- Beautiful waterfall and great swimming spots
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Roughly 15 minute hike

Uldale Force, Yorkshire

 

Key Points:
- Located in Sedbergh
- Beautiful waterfall and great swimming spot
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Roughly 40 minute hike

Hardraw Force, Yorkshire

 

Key Points:
- Located in Hawes
- Beautiful waterfall and great swimming spot
- Car park for this location
- Roughly 30 minute hike

Kidson Force, Yorkshire

 

Key Points:
- Located in Keld
- Amazing waterfall with multiple swimming spots
- Car park for this location (charges apply)
- Roughly 20 minute

Hull Pot Waterfall, Yorkshire

 

Key Points:
- Located in Settle
- Beautiful waterfall cascading into a collapsed cavern
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Roughly 40 minute hike

Druids Temple, Yorkshire

 

Key Points:
- Located in Ripon
- Old temple ruin that can be explored
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Roughly 15 minute hike

Drinking Dinosaur, Yorkshire

 

Key Points:
- Located in Bridlington
- Stunning beach cove with cliffs resembling a dinosaur
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Roughly 20 minute hike

Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire

 

Key Points:
- Located in York
- 11th century abbey ruins
- Car park for this location
- Roughly 10 minute hike

Janet’s Foss Waterfall, Yorkshire

 

Key Points:
- Located in Yorkshire Dales
- Small waterfall and great swimming spot
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Roughly 15 minute hike

Plane Crash Site, West Midland

 

Key Points:
- Located in Glossop
- Plane crash site that is open to explore
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Roughly 40 minute hike

Three Shires Head, West Midland

 

Key Points:
- Located in Buxton
- Beautiful swimming spot
- Car park for this location
- Roughly 40 minute hike

The Trinnacle, West Midland

 

Key Points:
- Located in Oldham
- Amazing viewpoint especially for sunset
- Car park for this location
- Roughly 1 hour 30 minute hike

Ladybower Plug Hole, West Midland

 

Key Points:
- Located in Hope Valley
- Beautiful “plug hole” formation in reservoir
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Roughly 15 minute hike

Thors Cave, West Midland

 

Key Points:
- Located in Ashbourne
- Huge cave that can be explored
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Roughly 15 minute hike

Cheddar Gorge, South West

 

Key Points:
- Located in Cheddar
- Scenic drive surrounded by mountains
- Parking lay-bys leading to here

Bedruthan Steps, South West

 

Key Points:
- Located in Padstow
- A dramatic beach with steps leading down
- Car park for this location
- Roughly a 20 minute hike

St Audries Bay Waterfall, South West

 

Key Points:
- Located in Taunton
- Beautiful waterfall featured on the seafront
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Roughly a 20 minute hike

Stair Hole, South West

 

Key Points:
- Located in Wareham
- Stunning cove with dramatic cliff faces
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Roughly a 15 minute hike

Pedn Vounder, South West

 

Key Points:
- Located in Penzance
- Stunning sandy beach with crystal clear waters
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Roughly a 20 minute hike

The Minack Theatre, South West

 

Key Points:
- Located in Penzance
- Beautiful old theatre with stunning coastal view
- Car park for this location
- Roughly a 10 minute hike

Crook Point Sands Beach, South West

 

Key Points:
- Located in Devon
- Stunning jungle like beach cove
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Roughly a 40 minute hike

Tintagel Castle, South West

 

Key Points:
- Located in Tintagel
- Castle ruin on a large rock formation, great swimming spots below
- Car park for this location
- Roughly a 15 minute hike

St Nectan’s Glen, South West

 

Key Points:
- Located in Tintagel
- Beautiful waterfall formation and great swimming spot
- Car park for this location
- Roughly a 15 minute hike

Botallack Mine, South West

 

Key Points:
- Located in Penzance
- Impressive viewpoint of old engine house
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Roughly a 15 minute hike

St Michael's Mount, South West

 

Key Points:
- Located on island off Marazion
- Small village and castle on an island, accessible at high tide
- Parking in Marazion
- Roughly a 20 minute hike

Fogginator Quarry, South West

 

Key Points:
- Located in Yelverton
- Picturesque quarry with a few swimming spots
- Parking lay-bys leading to here
- Roughly a 20 minute hike

Corfe Castle, South West

 

Key Points:
- Located in Wareham
- Stunning castle ruin with great views
- Car park for this spot
- Roughly a 15 minute hike

Bodiam Castle, South East

 

Key Points:
- Located in Robertsbridge
- Picturesque Castle ruin with lake moat
- Car park for this spot
- Roughly a 15 minute hike