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Great British getaways
With Niall Bell, Wildlife and Landscape Photographer Instagram @
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As a generation of globe-trotters fuelled by the rise in low-cost plane tickets and the pull of all- inclusive breaks in the sun, many people have had their 2020 getaway plans disrupted in the face of quarantine restrictions, cancelled flights and the ban of non-essential travel.
But a holiday doesn’t just mean lying round a pool all day sipping endless cocktails in the sun, as tempting as that might sound right now. A holiday is, in effect, a break from reality and that’s something we all need more than ever this year.
If you’ve had to postpone your annual foreign trip, you may have considered – or already had – a domestic holiday here in the UK instead. But these so-called ‘staycations’ don’t have to be a compromise or substitute to lost
The Peak District We are so very fortunate in South
Yorkshire to have the Peak District just a stone’s throw away. While most of us will have taken a day trip there, the Peaks also make for a brilliant weekend or short break
trips abroad. Forget the idea of collapsing deckchairs, dodging hungry seagulls, or novelty arcades; we have some stunning scenery to discover and exhilarating adventures to be had without even getting your passport out. So, as the Great British holiday makes its rightful comeback, why not relive those glorious memories of old. These photos are from some of my most favourite trips in the UK and I hope it inspires you to visit more of our glorious landscapes.
The Lake District
As a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Lake District National Park is a popular hit with tourists looking to retreat into the relaxing waterside way of life. There are eight lakes that make up the park, the most popular being the UK’s largest lake, Lake Windermere, and the villages of Ambleside and Bowness. Along with water sports and the challenge of climbing Scafell Pike, there are also lots of fantastic bars and restaurants if you’d rather chill out.
Derwentwater is one of the
Coniston Water
most stunning spots in the Lakes and is home to the busy market town of Keswick, the famous Skiddaw mountain to the north and Cat Bells to the west. Coniston Water, west of
Windermere, is a large lake flanked by the towering Old Man of Coniston mountain and lined with quirky little jetties. Heading to the top end of the lake provides stunning views down its length. There is a small village at the tip of the lake called Coniston which is great for cafes and pubs.
Derwent Water
packed full of things to do. Explore the caverns and caves at Castleton, see the industrial heritage at Matlock, or visit the spa town of Buxton. And of course no visit to the Peak District is without
Mam Tor
a spot of walking, with some fantastic panoramic views to experience.
Scrambling up the rocks to see the sun rise at Curbar Edge is a sight to behold. If you are lucky you might get fog sitting in the valley adding to the atmospheric views.
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Mam Tor is busy tourist destination but heading here for sunrise can provide a superb
experience. The walk is a slightly intensive but not difficult and takes about 20 mins to get to the top. Winter is a great time to head up here as you can see snow across the hills.
Baslow Edge runs in the opposite direction to Curbar and has an easy and simple walk along the ridge with lovely views of the valley and chance encounters with grazing cattle.
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