Walking and camping on holiday breaks in Britain
If you’re planning on getting away for a long weekend, there’s no need to put yourself through the stresses of airport check-in queues, passport control and disappointing hotels. Right here in Britain, there is no shortage of stunning scenery just waiting to be explored. And you don’t have to worry about finding accommodation – keep it simple by camping out. So why not take a walking holiday in the UK this summer and make the most of the beauty in your own backyard?
Ivybridge in the Dartmoor national park is a perfect base for camping and exploring the surrounding Devon countryside. Wild camping isn’t against the law in Devon, so you can setup your tent pretty much wherever you like. You’ll find ancient stone circles, craggy peaks and Bronze Age forts in this untamed but accessible landscape.
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is a 186 mile national trail located in southwest Wales, running from Poppit Sands in the north to Amroth in the south. Because of the scale of the path, taking it all in in a single weekend is a big ask, but you can still have a great trip. One option is to begin in Newport and wend your way to Pwll Deri, stopping off in the historic town of Fishguard on the way. You can camp at Fishguard Bay for £10.50 a night.
If you fancy heading further north, Malham Cove in the Yorkshire Dales is a famous beauty spot admired by everyone from William Wordsworth to Harry Potter. The cove itself is a sizeable, curving limestone cliff at one end of a valley. At the top, there is a fine area of limestone pavement. For a breath-taking camping spot, pitch your tent at Gordale Scar – a magnificent limestone ravine, formed by melting glaciers, where you’ll find two waterfalls and overhanging cliffs standing more than 100 metres tall.
These are just a few suggestions for great walking holidays in the UK where you’ll need little more than a tent, a good pair of shoes and a sense of adventure. Be sure to check out this reliable outdoor gear supplier before you set off.