England Walking & Cycling Guide

recommended places in England to go for a walk or ride your bike


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stately home, architectural masterpiece, housing an outstanding art collection and stunning interiors, set in 1000 acres of parkland and featured in Brideshead Revisited and Victoria

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stunning scenery and natural beauty at Cornwall's most westerly point with cliff top walks, the First & Last House, famous signpost

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200 acres of world-renowned 19th century gardens, now restored after decades of neglect, offering secret corners and stunning displays

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hailed as a quintesssentially, English garden, this 'Great Garden of the World' boasts over 2000 different roses and over 1/4 million tulips, all set beside the 12th Century Abbey Church in the centre of Malmesbury

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world famous, global garden where visitors learn about plants and nature, with hands on exhibits and regular events

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some of the most creatively inspiring and innovative gardens to visit in the UK. Each garden has its own distinctive character dotted with beautiful structures and unique sculptures and including a wildflower meadow and kitchen garden

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miles of trails in this mixed woodland, popular with dog walkers, cyclists and horse riders with stunning viewpoints, picnic and BBQ areas

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a fine Georgian villa designed by William Kent with a rich collection of Old Master Paintings and fine furniture. Free entry to the 65 acres of Grade I listed gardens with grand vistas, architectural delights, water features and a children's play area

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herbaceous borders, over 80 heritage pear and apple trees, over 100 varieties of snowdrops, display of antique garden equipment, children's garden and a garden trail for younger visitors. Truly, something for everyone

Longleat House

Warminster

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lose yourself in the world's longest hedge maze, visit the Elizabethan stately home or drive through the world famous safari park

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historic island, linked to mainland by causeway and surmounted by former Benedictine Abbey with medieval castle and gardens creating a micro climate in which all sorts of unlikely plants flourish

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created in the 17th Century, this lovely unspoilt garden, positioned high on the Cotswolds, commands spectacular views across the former deer park to extensive woodland. Two double mixed borders provide interest from spring to autumn

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rescuing and conserving historic buildings, teaching traditional trades and crafts to ensure their preservation and sharing the untold stories of rural life

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set in a magnificent deer park, the ancestral home of the Russell family for nearly 400 years has many attractions, including a famous wild life reserve

Acorn Bank

Temple Sowerby

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a delightful sheltered garden, with a partially restored watermill, renowned for its herbs and orchards, growing old English fruit varieties, and planted with over 250 medicinal and culinary herbs

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dating back to the fourteenth century and closely associated with many historical events. Now best known as one of the locations for the Harry Potter films

Althorp Park

Northampton

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ancestral home of the Spencer family since the sixteenth century with a fine collection of antiques. Diana, Princess of Wales was laid to rest here

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Suffolk's largest reservoir offers a whole host of activities. Sailing, Windsurfing, fishing, walking & cycling are the most popular. Camping is also offered

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lots to keep all the family busy here. From transport and industrial heritage to nature trails and craft workers

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finely preserved interior and rare collection of paintings by renowned artists including Canaletto and Gainsborough, surrounded by extensive gardens

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