Destination: Cumbria

 

The Lake District National Park, England’s second largest county, forms part of Cumbria and is one of the reasons why the region is so popular amongst visitors and holidaymakers. Its landscape is one of the most dramatic in England and consists of four peaks that rise over 4000ft. It’s great walking country, well suited to hiking enthusiasts and ramblers with a number of internationally recognised trails and paths that wind through the heart of the magnificent countryside. 50 stone circles found in Cumbria date back to the Bronze Age and vividly illustrate an intriguing past. Some of the best ones can be found at Castlerigg, Little Meg and Grey Croft. 

 

Destination: Cornwall

 

Consistently the most popular holiday destinations in the UK, Cornwall has the United Kingdom’s most temperate climate and possesses a distinctive, unusual coastline. Much of Cornwall’s popularity can be attributed to its beaches, which number over 150. Many have been granted the prestigious Blue Flag award and provide safe, clean environments in which people can to enjoy their holidays. Cornwall also has a fascinating industrial past with mining playing a key role in its history. The pioneering inventions and innovations that took place here during the 18th – 20th century had a significant bearing on the mining industry on a global scale. The remains of this once thriving industry were recently granted World Heritage, status by UNESCO.