10 Most Beautiful Places in Great Britain
Instead of planning a trip abroad, there are so many beautiful places in Great Britain to visit. Whether you are looking for stunning beaches, endless ocean or rolling hills, you’ll find them all in our magnificent island. Here’s our top 10:
1. Polperro, Cornwall
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Polperro is a gorgeous village and fishing harbour located on the south-east Cornwall coast. It has to be one of the most dazzling areas of the breath-taking Cornwall, offering idyllic cottages, clear water and a fantastic array of boats.
2. Windermere, The Lake District
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Windermere in The Lake District offers spectacular rolling hills, a variety of superb pubs and restaurants, and fresh country air that you’ll want to breath in every day. When you’re not warming up in one of the historic pubs, you can take a walk along some of the many walking trails in the Lake District. You’ll never want to leave.
3. Portmeirion, Gwynedd, North Wales
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Why go to Italy when you can visit Portmeiron in North Wales? The quaint village has been designed on Italy and overlooks the mesmerising Irish Sea. It’s colourful, quiet and incredibly beautiful. You just have to visit this stunning Welsh landmark.
4. Edinburgh, Scotland
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The city of Edinburgh is not only beautiful, but it’s full of so many attractions that you’ll struggle to squeeze into one visit. In addition to offering amazing historical buildings, it’s a city that’s packed full of history and culture. Head on up to Arthur’s Seat for an amazing view of the city, or visit the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen.
5. The White Cliffs of Dover
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The White Cliffs of Dover are a striking part of the English coastline, and faces the Strait of Dover and France. Be inspired by the endless sea and the cliffs that reach up to 350 feet, which offers a bold composition of chalk and streaks of black flint.
6. Llanberis Pass, Snowdonia
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The Llanberis Pass in Snowdonia offers a rugged beauty that carries the main road of Llanberis over to the Pen-y-Pass, and is located between the mountain ranges of Snowdon and Glyderau. Once you reach the bottom of the pass, you will find the small village of Nant Peris, which is clustered round the ancient church of Saint Peris. It’s the perfect destination for those looking for a rock climbing or abseiling adventure.
7. Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands
Loch Ness
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Loch Ness is famous for the mysterious Loch Ness Monster, but there’s so much more to this beautiful fresh water loch in the Scottish highlands. The deep loch extends for approximately 23 miles southwest of Inverness, and has a surface of 52 ft above sea level.
8. The Needles, Isle of Wight
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Hold onto your breath, as The Needles in the Isle of Wight is bound to blow it away. You will fall in love with the three distinctive chalk-like rocks located along the sea add to the stunning island’s landscape.
9. Durdle Door, Dorset
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Durdle door is a natural limestone arch that’s located on a stunning beach in Dorset. Offering a beautiful beach and vast sea, it’s the ultimate attraction for those wanting to take a walk along a beautiful landscape. The name Durdle Door is also thought to have been bestowed on the arch over 1,000 years ago – so you’ll view a beautiful piece of natural history.
10. Isle of Sky
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Another Scottish treasure has to be the Isle of Sky, which is connected to Scotland’s north-west coast by a bridge. With picturesque fishing villages, medieval castles and rugged landscapes, you’ll never be short of things to look at in the largest island in the Inner Hebrides archipelago. Not only does the Isle of Sky offer magnificent landscapes, but it also has plenty of harbour-side pubs and boutiques for you to enjoy.
