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Outdoor England

England provides some of the world’s most breathtaking backdrops for outdoor adventure. Cycle, swim, scramble and stroll your way around them with these great ideas for fun outdoor activities.

See art in open spaces , hang out in England’s parks and picnic spots or enjoy the country’s waterways from the comfort of your own boat . Make the most of your time outside and choose from a range of outdoor activities like cycling , walking , hiking and wildlife spotting . For something a bit more daring, find a world deep below the surface with a selection of ideas for caving and other underground activities .


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Stanage Edge, Derbyshire; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Walking and hiking holidays

From gentle inclines and clear pathways to rugged crags and challenging fells.

A father and his two young sons pushing their mountain bikes; VisitBritain / Simon Kreitem;

Cycling holidays

Discover some of England's most beautiful landscapes on two wheels.

Gaping Gill, Yorkshire; Richard Helm;

Going underground

Caves, gorges, holes, bases, sewers... it's another world down there.

Ideas for rural escapes

Sheffield Park Garden, East Sussex; VisitBritain / Jenny Woodcock;

Gardens

Emerald lawns, fountain-laden lakes, exotic flowers and rose studded cottages.

A couple relaxing on a narrow boat on the River Lea near Broxbourne; VisitBritain / Rod Edwards;

Boating holidays

Take a leisurely cruise on the Kennet & Avon canal or go to head-to-head with Cornish dolphins.

Walking the Pennine Way; VisitBritain;

National Trails

Long distance routes for walking, cycling and horse riding through the finest landscapes in England.

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