25 Great Escapes

A 3G iPhone could certainly be useful. Especially when you are halfway to the Lake District and the dog just chewed your map in half. But when you get there, just want to shut the thing and live life off the map for a while. so the team has paved WideWorld collective contacts book to find the best places to flee civilization in the United Kingdom. But do not tell anyone. And whether you agree or disagree with our decisions (and we know some of you … strongly), we expect you to let us know href = "http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=48666372953" target = "_blank" title = "Up WideWorld"> through our Facebook page. So without further ado, and in no particular order:

CROSSING 1.TRY the sand Mothercombe Beach, near Modbury, Devon
Virgin Mothercombe Beach is on one side of the Erme estuary and tide low you can walk to the nearby beach Wonwell on the other. When the sun sets over this idyllic place, with green fields on both sides and the gentle waves rolling on the shore, you wonder if she ever gets better than this.

SHARK 2.GO NOTE: elender Cove, South Devon
The only way to get This small secluded cove is on foot or by boat. It's tucked away, around the promontory Portlemouth between East and East Prawle near the town of Salcombe. It's worth the effort it will take to get there. Sit in the sand and look out for the revealing story of fins of basking sharks stem this water mass.

3.GET lost in the forest: Sway, The New Forest, Hampshire,
Sway in the New Forest is a beautiful village in the middle of acres and acres of irregular forests, virgin. In the Domesday Book, its name was "Svieia ', ie a stream of noise. Stick in a backpack, the mind of the wild horses, and head into the hills. Do not forget your compass – even though it is England, you can lose here.

4.FIND HOUSE CLIMBING: Wasdale, Lake District
Wasdale, on the west coast of Cumbria, is well away from the beaten path for regular visitors of the Lake District and home to some of the most dramatic landscapes in the region. You will also find the deepest lake in Cumbria, Wastwater, and the highest mountains in England. This country is escalating. But do not forget to have a beer after the Wasdale Head Inn. As if I would.

5. Late in Britain?: Three Cliffs Bay, Gower Peninsula, Swansea.
This may be one of the most photographed places on the peninsula, but it could have a summary of all places to escape, not to mention Three Cliffs Bay. It is immense, so you never feel overwhelmed by the people. Climb the rocks overlooking the bay Rhosilli and you do not want to leave, or sit at a table Pending surf the waves to come. Staying close to the wonderful Nicholaston Farm camp site.

6. SER NUDDY by nature: Holkham Beach, North Norfolk
Start walking towards the sea from the parking set behind the pines on Holkham Beach and you'll wonder if you ever get there. It is a mile the coast, but it's worth the ride. This is one of the most beautiful places you'll ever see. There is also a nudist beach nearby and the Queen of ownership of a beach hut here, hidden among the trees until an arsonist destroyed in 2003.

7. THE GREAT FOREST OF WALES: Fforest Fawr, Brecon Beacons, Wales
The hills and mountains of the Brecon Beacons covering 520 square miles from Haye-on-Wye Llandeilo. The incredible Fforest Fawr Geopark is within the headlights and begins a few miles north of Cardiff. A UNESCO protected area of scientific importance, Fforest Fawr is great for the throat of walking and cycling through lush pastures.

8. BIKE GO TO NATURE: Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Center, Port Talbot, South Wales
This Mountain Bike Center, located in a building wood in the heart of Afan Forest Park is a perfect base for long walks along the trails. One of them, Penhydd Mountain Bike Trail, is the chosen course for the Championship 2001 World singlespeed. There is also a bike shop, cafeteria and shower rooms.

9. AT THE FOOT OF THE MOUNTAIN: Llanberis, Park National Snowdonia, Wales
The pretty town of Llanberis is a great starting point for the summit of Mount Snowdon rises. But the near Llyn Padarn and Llyn Peris lakes also ideal for kayaking and the surrounding rugged landscape ideal for long walks and mountain bike adventures.

10. The Secret Gardens: Hever Castle, Kent,
You may think this odd choice, but Hever Castle, which dates from 1270 and the birthplace of Anne Boleyn, has an incredible garden where you can go and spend time. And a remarkable Italian garden, which has a 35-acre lake, walled rose garden and yew maze.

11. Camping: River Dart, Dartmouth, Devon
In the upper parts of Devon River Dart is a brilliant place for whitewater kayaking and canoeing. The river crosses the silence, only extensions of Dartmoor – the only place in England, which allows wild camping. While you can not see anyone, and only one night in each place, you can launch wherever they want.

12. WHERE EAGLES DARE: Ben Nevis, Scotland
Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain, has the best ride in the country, even in summer you can retreat into a gondola and take the breathtaking journey to the ski resort in 2150ft. If you feel brave, mountain bike to the base of the valley.

13. CATARACT CAMP: Nantcol Cwm, Wales
Nantcol CWN is a valley in Gwynedd. On some days, at certain times of the day, the colors of the surroundings are breathtaking. Sombre skies, rocks, grass and bright yellow moss dark orange. CWN Chief Nantcol camping at the foot of the falls where you can build your own fire to the soundtrack of the mountain streams.

14. Disappearing at an island on Shell Island, Llanbedr
If you think we like Snowdonia, you'd be right. Another treatment is Gwynedd Shell island beach camping, wild birds, fish and fantastic views of Cardigan Bay mountains. The island is tidal and cut time in half from the mainland, and lets you launch your right to camp on the beach out of sight of everyone else.

15. HERITAGE COAST HIDEAWAY: Worth Matravers, Dorset
Worth Matravers, just west of Swanage, a perfect image in the village Purbecks and a perfect start point for excursions along the southwest coastal path. Do not forget the mandatory stop in the Square & Compass pub – it's just a joy to drink in the bar untouched by modernity, overlooking the cliffs. (There is a round camping the back of the bar as well). Ringwood Ask a local beer and enjoy the remains.

16. CLIFFSIDE CAMPING: Caerfi Bay, Pembrokeshire
A rare gem of a campsite just south of St. Davids: occupies a corner of an organic dairy farm, you can stay right on the cliff edge and move overlook the beautiful bay below you and the view of Skomer Island in the distance. It is also a brilliant base for coasteering, the Rocky Pembrokeshire best extreme sport. Do not be fooled into going to the trailer park across the promontory ugly though – asking the site of the organic farm.

17. GO BAG SOME Monroe: National Park Cairngorms, Scotland
Cairngorms National Park covers 1467 miles square) and includes the stunning Cairngorm mountains. The Cairngorms contain 18 Munro (3,000 footers, as listed by Sir Hugh Munro in 1891). In April there is still snow on the peaks, but May and June are good months for all altitude climbing (unless, Of course, you like the snow, in which case, wait until winter). You can not get much further than this.

18. A LONELY WAVE SURF: Saunton Sands, Devon
This beach is simply massive, with well-placed to be Saunton Sands Hotel overlooking the old-style beach huts car. Saunton Sands is a place for amateur surfing, popular with tourists for lunch, but empty first thing. Even in midsummer, find a surge of their own at dawn so its wax pack and head down there at first light, then rent a cabin to nap during the day.

19. WEIRD SPORTS WONDERLAND: Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales
If you are looking for a hiding place in the country of great hiking, this is the place. Immersed in the mountains of Black, This is also the home of Bog Snorkelling, the Man vs. Horse Marathon and Mountain Bike Chariot Racing World Championships. You do not have to be a fool to come here, of course. Help ago though. Especially if you're dressed like a Roman senator pulling a cart on a mountain bike – really.

20. COAST CLARA: St David's, Wales
Undoubtedly one of the best coastlines in the UK. Beautiful and mountain running, but also for coasteering, and some fantastic climbing and sea kayaking – you will most likely see dolphins, seals, and on a calm day the sea can be as clear as anything in the Adriatic. This measure-west of Wales as is everything you want to be Cornwall – without the traffic and tourists.

21. CHEAP view rooms: Pinkery Bunkhouse youth hostel, Exmoor
Perched high on a beautiful green hill, next to a grove, the Victorian farmhouse is the perfect place to escape the rat race and hike in the hills of Southwest or explore the nearby coast. And only £ 14 at night, is competitive, even with camps in the area.

22. A VILLAGE IN ITS PEAK: Castleton, Peak District,
Right in the heart of the Peak District, Castleton is a small town with great pubs bright and great hiking nearby. Although the city itself, with Peveril Castle and four huge caverns, is based on the masses of crowds during the summer, much less defeat a course through the surrounding hills and look down at the place from afar.

23 miles of islands: Culzean Castle, Ayrshire
Genius architect Robert Adams designed the castle Culzean fairy tale for maximum visual effect: on a cliff a hundred meters of granite on the Ayrshire coast, with a vision clear to the Mull of Kintyre and Arran. Dispense with the normal schedule of the grounds and head to the beach, where smugglers caves have been built into the rock by purely artistic effect. Higher up top is not down here, and is sure not to appreciate the magnificent sunset over the waters and islands in the distance.

24. THE GEN SHELL: Strangford Lough
Only a few minutes from Belfast, the extension of Lake 150km2 sea is a hidden classic, with a peninsula that is reduced to an opening at only 500 meters wide. The harvesting of cockles in their own left enormous sand at low tide and sit in churches in ruins and that the bank roundabouts pepper.

25. HIGHLANDS deserted Loch Maree, Wester Ross,
When you think of the Highlands of Scotland, you might imagine a view of Loch Maree. Hidden among the bleak hills, this huge stretch of water alone and not your usual tourist destination in which the sun shines, it is the whole movie glorious. In the fog, it only gets better. The diving equipment and sighting patches are easy to find.

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