Which areas that I’ve never been to (grey areas) would you strongly recommend visiting? Places you loved.
September 29, 2024
Which areas that I’ve never been to (grey areas) would you strongly recommend visiting? Places you loved.
by LiquidLuck18
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Pembrokeshire in south west Wales is gorgeous. Loads of stunning beaches, one of my favourite spots. Norfolk and Suffolk are really nice, lots of pretty villages, plenty of history, and a nice coastline.
Pembrokeshire is a friendlier Cornwall.
Devon is lovely, as is the south coast (bucket and spade days out etc).
We liked Suffolk, has Sutton Hoo, has nice beaches.
I love it that you’ve been everywhere around EXCEPT for Newcastle upon Tyne city!!
Looks like you’ve done the usual tourist thing of treating Scotland as a corridor up to the NC500, I’d fully recommend checking out the lowlands too, still plenty of hills/forests/valleys/history and of course the major Scottish cities.
I live in South-West Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway) and I believe it is one of the most beautiful areas in Scotland besides the Highlands. It has most things you’d like; beachs, hills, forests, lochs, not many people, definitely not many tourists and the place has an interesting history.
In terms of the south coast where I’m from – Jurassic coast around lulworth in Dorset is stunning, some beautiful coastal walks, some great pubs, chalky rolling hills – Tyneham and kimmeridge bay, all round there beautiful. There’s lots of nice places in Devon. Hampshire has some very pretty places in and around the new forest. Further east The witterings are gorgeous beaches in Sussex, whilst in Sussex you should probably visit Brighton, bosham is beautiful too. Grew up in Hampshire but now live in Dorset, do love being by the coast.
In terms of towns/cities the south coast isn’t all that. I’d say around bath/bristol/Gloucester you’ve got some really cool towns and cities.
Honestly? I think you could find something to do in all of those areas as a tourist, even the ones not normally considered ‘touristy’. Bedordshire, for example, contains Whipsnade Zoo, Woburn Abbey and safari park, Wrest Park, Ascott House, the Shuttleworth Collection of vintage aircraft, part of the Chiltern hills, etc. It’s not got much by way of white water rafting or that, but you work with what you have.
I’m impressed you’ve managed to visit both Durham and Northumberland but managed to miss Tyne and Wear. Were you in prison? 😉
The Orkney’s are very lovely. Especially on a summer’s day or if you like sideways rain.
I’m not sure from zooming in on the map if you’ve been to the Isles of Scilly or not. But there, there is nowhere else in the UK like there. Been many times, got married on the islands and it’s magical every time.
East Yorkshire has some beautiful countryside and beaches. Hornsea has some of the best chippy’s in the country and Hull has a lot more going for it than people realise, vibrant music scene and some great attractions (the old town has some lovely historic pubs if you like a drink). Beverley is also a nice day out, kind of like York in many ways.
Not being in any of Ireland at all should definitely be fixed. Stunning countryside and coastal views, friendliest people going (yes I’m surprised too but that’s what I hear tourists say) and generally it’s cheap enough to get over.
Titanic museum is of course a big draw, troubles history, battlefields and all various historical things you can also get in england.
If you are looking for pretty coastlines and beaches Pembrokeshire is really good. If you are looking for interesting and nice cities Bristol is worthwhile. Quite a bit of history and landmarks like the suspension bridge. Norwich is also good after you’ve done Bristol.
Rutland is probably one of the best counties, there’s always alot to do. Northamptonshire as well but I might be biased because im Northamptonshire born and bred. Norfolk and Lincolnshire has great countryside and the fens. Frenches in wells next the sea is the best chippy you’ll ever go to and all
West wales — specifically Ceredigion. I lived there for 20 years. I recommend the coastline from just south of Aberystwyth round Cardigan bay, especially Llangrannog, Mwnt, Tresaith, Aberporth. The coastal path is amazing. It’s much quieter than Cornwall or the neighbouring Pembrokeshire.
If you’ve never been to Ireland you’re doing yourself a disservice. It’s a truly beautiful place. I first went in the 90s and just toured about, headed through the middle of the country from Dublin, went to Ballinasloe, Galway, Cork and wherever was on route. I’ve been back twice since and visited different bits. Have a look at some online photos. Swear to god it’s worth seeing.
The trifecta of Dorset, Hampshire and Sussex is quite a scenic part of the country. Some amazing beaches and inland some really beautiful walking country. Brighton’s arty but scruffy, Southampton and Portsmouth are both historic but quite ugly in places, Winchester is like the York of the south.
The Suffolk coast – my home for all of my childhood. Aldeburgh, Southwold and Walberswick are meant to be the fashionable places. But you can’t beat walking the lost Roman roads across Dunwich Heath to the sites of the lost Anglo Saxon city. Or walking the shingle beach from Sizewell to Thorpeness. The North Sea crashing on the stones and the promise of a pint of Adnams at the Dolphin Inn at the end of your hike.
I’m not ashamed to say my soul lives in this landscape and it is where I return whenever I feel down. The memory of kissing girls in the sand dunes, bbqs, music and fireworks on the beach, the freezing swims on New Year’s Day and the sound of fog horns as the North Sea haar (sea fog) gives the coastline a somewhat mystical air.
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Pembrokeshire in south west Wales is gorgeous. Loads of stunning beaches, one of my favourite spots. Norfolk and Suffolk are really nice, lots of pretty villages, plenty of history, and a nice coastline.
Pembrokeshire is a friendlier Cornwall.
Devon is lovely, as is the south coast (bucket and spade days out etc).
We liked Suffolk, has Sutton Hoo, has nice beaches.
I love it that you’ve been everywhere around EXCEPT for Newcastle upon Tyne city!!
Looks like you’ve done the usual tourist thing of treating Scotland as a corridor up to the NC500, I’d fully recommend checking out the lowlands too, still plenty of hills/forests/valleys/history and of course the major Scottish cities.
I live in South-West Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway) and I believe it is one of the most beautiful areas in Scotland besides the Highlands. It has most things you’d like; beachs, hills, forests, lochs, not many people, definitely not many tourists and the place has an interesting history.
In terms of the south coast where I’m from – Jurassic coast around lulworth in Dorset is stunning, some beautiful coastal walks, some great pubs, chalky rolling hills – Tyneham and kimmeridge bay, all round there beautiful.
There’s lots of nice places in Devon. Hampshire has some very pretty places in and around the new forest. Further east The witterings are gorgeous beaches in Sussex, whilst in Sussex you should probably visit Brighton, bosham is beautiful too. Grew up in Hampshire but now live in Dorset, do love being by the coast.
In terms of towns/cities the south coast isn’t all that. I’d say around bath/bristol/Gloucester you’ve got some really cool towns and cities.
Honestly? I think you could find something to do in all of those areas as a tourist, even the ones not normally considered ‘touristy’. Bedordshire, for example, contains Whipsnade Zoo, Woburn Abbey and safari park, Wrest Park, Ascott House, the Shuttleworth Collection of vintage aircraft, part of the Chiltern hills, etc. It’s not got much by way of white water rafting or that, but you work with what you have.
I’m impressed you’ve managed to visit both Durham and Northumberland but managed to miss Tyne and Wear. Were you in prison? 😉
The Orkney’s are very lovely. Especially on a summer’s day or if you like sideways rain.
I’m not sure from zooming in on the map if you’ve been to the Isles of Scilly or not. But there, there is nowhere else in the UK like there. Been many times, got married on the islands and it’s magical every time.
East Yorkshire has some beautiful countryside and beaches. Hornsea has some of the best chippy’s in the country and Hull has a lot more going for it than people realise, vibrant music scene and some great attractions (the old town has some lovely historic pubs if you like a drink). Beverley is also a nice day out, kind of like York in many ways.
Not being in any of Ireland at all should definitely be fixed. Stunning countryside and coastal views, friendliest people going (yes I’m surprised too but that’s what I hear tourists say) and generally it’s cheap enough to get over.
Titanic museum is of course a big draw, troubles history, battlefields and all various historical things you can also get in england.
If you are looking for pretty coastlines and beaches Pembrokeshire is really good. If you are looking for interesting and nice cities Bristol is worthwhile. Quite a bit of history and landmarks like the suspension bridge. Norwich is also good after you’ve done Bristol.
Rutland is probably one of the best counties, there’s always alot to do. Northamptonshire as well but I might be biased because im Northamptonshire born and bred. Norfolk and Lincolnshire has great countryside and the fens. Frenches in wells next the sea is the best chippy you’ll ever go to and all
West wales — specifically Ceredigion. I lived there for 20 years. I recommend the coastline from just south of Aberystwyth round Cardigan bay, especially Llangrannog, Mwnt, Tresaith, Aberporth. The coastal path is amazing. It’s much quieter than Cornwall or the neighbouring Pembrokeshire.
If you’ve never been to Ireland you’re doing yourself a disservice. It’s a truly beautiful place. I first went in the 90s and just toured about, headed through the middle of the country from Dublin, went to Ballinasloe, Galway, Cork and wherever was on route. I’ve been back twice since and visited different bits. Have a look at some online photos. Swear to god it’s worth seeing.
The trifecta of Dorset, Hampshire and Sussex is quite a scenic part of the country. Some amazing beaches and inland some really beautiful walking country. Brighton’s arty but scruffy, Southampton and Portsmouth are both historic but quite ugly in places, Winchester is like the York of the south.
The Suffolk coast – my home for all of my childhood. Aldeburgh, Southwold and Walberswick are meant to be the fashionable places. But you can’t beat walking the lost Roman roads across Dunwich Heath to the sites of the lost Anglo Saxon city. Or walking the shingle beach from Sizewell to Thorpeness. The North Sea crashing on the stones and the promise of a pint of Adnams at the Dolphin Inn at the end of your hike.
I’m not ashamed to say my soul lives in this landscape and it is where I return whenever I feel down. The memory of kissing girls in the sand dunes, bbqs, music and fireworks on the beach, the freezing swims on New Year’s Day and the sound of fog horns as the North Sea haar (sea fog) gives the coastline a somewhat mystical air.
I would return in a heartbeat