1. Long Mynd, Shropshire
The Long Mynd is a vast, wild plateau in the Shropshire hills near the border between England and Wales. It is a favourite with mountain bikers, paragliders, hang gliders and walkers. The area is of outstanding natural beauty with panoramic views of the Malvern Hills to the east and the Brecon Beacons to the west.
2. Tennyson Down, Isle of Wight
Tennyson Down is a grassy depression in the far west of the Isle of Wight, with views stretching as far as the Needles and the Solent, and even as far as the Dorset cliffs. Tennyson Down is reputed to be Britain’s most romantic walk and features a huge granite cross erected in 1897.
3. Castle Drogo, Dartmoor
Castle Drogo sits on the north-eastern edge of Dartmoor and was the last castle to be built in England. It was designed by the great architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. The adjacent Teign Gorge is a great area for those who enjoy walking in the UK.
4. Golden Cap, Dorset
At nearly 630ft (192 metres), Golden Cap is the highest point on the south Dorset coast and England's only natural World Heritage Site. Golden Cap's sweeping vistas encompass much of the western Jurassic Coast, including Lyme Bay, Bridport and the 18-mile (31 km) long Chesil Beach.
Stonebarrow Hill is a great starting point for the 25-mile (44 km) walking trail that runs around Golden Cap.
5. Seven Sisters, East Sussex
The Seven Sisters are a series of cliffs that form part of the South Downs valley in East Sussex, between the towns of Seaford and Eastbourne in southern England. The Seven Sisters are located in the South Downs National Park, surrounded by coastline and are a popular destination for walkers. The beauty of the Seven Sisters has been featured as a Screen Saver wallpaper by Microsoft Windows.
