Our UK Travel Guides
As our home country, the UK is one we know well, and one we’ve spent years exploring, both in everyday life and on dedicated trips.
From the landscapes in Scotland to the green hills of the Cotswolds, from the busy pace of London to quieter coastal towns, there’s a lot of variety packed into a relatively small space.
This page brings together all of the guides we’ve written from those trips. They’re designed to be practical — not just where to go, but how to plan it properly and make the most of your time here.
Below are some highlights of our British content. For more guides, head to our dedicated country pages:
Start Here: Overviews & Itineraries
If you are visiting Britain from abroad, here are some of our guides to help with planning and logistics.
Firstly, for inspiration, this guide covers the best places to see in the UK.
- Best places to visit in the UK — A curated list of 30 destinations across Britain to spark ideas for where to focus your time.
Once you know where you want to go, our planning guides will help you get organised:
- 2-week UK itinerary (by train) — This is our planned rail route from London through Bath and Oxford, up to York and Edinburgh, and into the Scottish Highlands.
- 4-day London itinerary — A practical day-by-day guide to making the most of London, covering the must-sees and our favourite local hot spots.
What Type of Trip Are You Planning?
One of the things we love about the UK is the sheer diversity of experiences. Here are a few suggestions for the different types of trips you can plan in the UK.
History & Culture
Britain’s history is layered and, at times, complicated — Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Norman, and Celtic influences all sitting on top of each other. It’s something you notice pretty quickly once you start travelling around, especially in the places where that history is still very visible.
These are some of the places we’ve covered in more detail if you’re interested in history and culture:
- Hadrian’s Wall Walk – Just the best sections.
- Scottish Highlands – Epic landscapes and Highland culture.
- Things to do in Oxford – Famous university with centuries of history.
- What to do in Bath – Roman baths and Georgian architecture.
- York day trip from London – Viking heritage and medieval walls.
- How to visit Canterbury – Ancient cathedral and pilgrimage history.
Hiking in The UK
The UK’s countryside is absolutely stunning, and we’re passionate about getting outdoors to explore it. For us, the highlight is the Lake District, which has some of the best hiking in the country.
Here are some of our regional hiking guides for the UK, each containing detailed maps, route instructions, and practical tips:
- Best hikes in Dorset – Jurassic Coast clifftops and rolling coastal trails.
- Our favourite walks near London – Countryside walk within easy reach of the city.
- Best DIY walks in London – Self-guided routes through various neighbourhoods.
- Best walks in the Lake District – Simply the best in the UK.
- Pembrokeshire Coastal Path walks – Rugged sea cliffs and hidden coves.
- Northumberland Coastal hikes – Sweeping beaches and historic castles.
- Beautiful walks in the Cotswolds – Honey-stone villages and gentle rolling hills.
- Pub walks in the Chilterns – Go from pub to pub on the outskirts of London.
- Brecon Beacons waterfall walks – Dramatic falls in ancient Welsh woodland.
City Breaks
British cities are treasure troves of history, culture, and character. Each has its own distinct personality, from London’s world-class museums and royal heritage to York’s medieval charm and Bath’s Georgian elegance.
Here are our picks of the best city breaks for international visitors to get a diverse taste of the UK.
- Our guide to London – World-class museums and iconic landmarks.
- Bath day trip – Roman baths and Georgian architecture.
- Oxford day trip – Our favourite day trip from London.
- Cambridge day trip – Stunning architecture and riverside setting.
- Our guide to Rye – Cobbled medieval streets and a medieval town.
- Brighton day trip – Pebble beaches and a buzzing seaside atmosphere.
- Seaside break in Whitstable – Oysters and colourful beach huts.
- St Ives, Cornwall – Turquoise waters and a thriving arts scene.
- What to do in Hay-on-Wye – The world’s secondhand book capital.
Getting Off the Grid
The UK isn’t all cities and busy towns — it’s surprisingly easy to find places that feel properly remote.
From rugged mountain regions to long stretches of coastline and quieter countryside, there are plenty of areas where you can slow things down and get a bit of space.
These are some of the places we’ve found work best when you want that sense of distance and isolation.
- Swaledale – Wild moorland and one of the quietest Yorkshire dales.
- Assynt, Scotland – Dramatic mountain peaks and Highland wilderness.
- Yorkshire Dales National Park – Limestone valleys and quintessential Dales villages.
- Glencoe, Scotland – Brooding mountains and iconic scenery.
- Pedn Vounder – Cornwall’s most secluded clifftop beaches.
- Lake District – Wonderful pub-based, remote 3-5 day hike.
Our Favourite Destinations in Britain
The UK might be small, but it packs an incredible amount of diversity into its borders. There are many different places you could visit on your trip; here are some of the highlights we recommend:
The Lake District
The Lake District is by far our favourite place in the UK.
It’s our go-to hiking destination in the country with beautiful glacial lakes, open fells, wooded valleys and some genuinely challenging ridge walks.
We visit every year and never get tired of it. If you’re a keen hiker, you might like our 5-day walk in the Lake District with an easy and tougher option each day.
Scottish Highlands
Scotland’s landscapes feel noticeably wilder than much of the rest of the UK, with mountains, lochs, and long stretches of open space shaping a very different pace of travel.
It’s also a place where history and culture are hard to separate from the scenery — ancient castles, small villages, and strong regional identity all sit naturally within it.
We’ve written more detailed guides on exploring Scotland over on our dedicated Scotland page.
Pembrokeshire, Wales
Pembrokeshire in Wales has one of the most striking coastlines we’ve come across in the UK. It’s a place that’s easy to spend time in, whether you’re walking sections of the coast path, stopping in small towns, or just following the shoreline without much of a plan.
There’s a mix of scenic hiking, good local food, historic ruins, and opportunities to see wildlife along the way. After the Lake District, it’s one of the parts of the country we often recommend people make time for.
We’ve written more detailed guides on Wales, but below are a few to help you plan a trip specifically around Pembrokeshire.
Oxford & The Cotswolds
The Cotswolds is classic English countryside at its best. It’s made up of small stone villages, rolling hills, and plenty of traditional pubs, with an easy, slower pace that makes it feel quite different from nearby cities.
It’s also one of the easiest rural areas to reach from London, which is why it’s such a popular stop for visitors wanting a more traditional slice of England without having to travel too far.
Start with our guide to the best things to do in the Cotswolds, then read more below:
London
London is where we’re based, yet it’s a city we’re constantly discovering.
It’s also a place where the experience really depends on how you approach it — different areas feel almost like different cities, and there’s always something new to explore, even if you’ve lived here for years.
We’ve put together detailed guides to help you make sense of it all, from the main sights to the neighbourhoods worth spending time in.
Our 4-day London itinerary is a great place to start. We also have a London Christmas itinerary if you’re visiting over the festive period.
