UK: Peak District

The Peak District covers 1,438km in the heart of England (that's about the size of Greater London). The Peak District reaches into five counties: Derbyshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. For experienced walkers, the long distance 431km (268 miles) Pennine Way National Trail follows the Pennine chain along the rugged backbone of England from Edale crossing Kinder Scout, the highest point in the Peak District at 636 metres (2,087ft). The hike crosses the 3 highest points in the Peak District National Park: Kinder Scout (633m), Bleaklow (633m) and The Black Hill (582m).

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UK: Camping in New Forest 2017

With its stunning mix of ancient woodlands, heathland, rivers and valley mires, the New Forest National Park is a very popular holiday destination for people who love camping and the outdoors. The Pig in Brockenhurst is is all about the walled garden… everything is driven by the gardener/forager and chef – they grow and find the food – the chef then makes the menu.

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UK: Jersey

Along with beautiful beaches and coastal cliffs, Jersey is known for its fascinating military history. During the Napoleonic Wars and World War II, Jersey was the staging post for attacks on the British Isles and this history can be seen and felt right across the island. The island is just nine miles by five!

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