
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