Best of European Union » horseshoe http://www.best-of-european-union.eu Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Best Walks In The UK – enjoy greenery, lakes and mountains http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2012/10/23/best-walks-in-the-uk-enjoy-greenery-lakes-and-mountains/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2012/10/23/best-walks-in-the-uk-enjoy-greenery-lakes-and-mountains/#comments Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:31:45 +0000 ben_media http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=11940 If you don’t live in the United Kingdom, then maybe it may be time for a visit – especially if you’re a keen hiker. And if you live there already, then why not take a look at some of these walks and maybe try one – or all of them out! The UK is full […]

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]]> If you don’t live in the United Kingdom, then maybe it may be time for a visit – especially if you’re a keen hiker. And if you live there already, then why not take a look at some of these walks and maybe try one – or all of them out! The UK is full of just about any kind of geographical feature you can imagine. It has mountains, lakes and an amazing coastline, and that is just for starters. Considering its relatively small area there are thousands of square miles of green spaces – surprising when there are 60 million people living there!

Here are some of the best places to go walking in the UK, covering everything from architecture to waterfalls and everything in between.

Pen-y-Fan, South Wales, UK
Pen-y-Fan, South Wales, UK / Photo by Ben Gallivan

The Brecon Beacons

Situated in the lower half of Wales, this range of mountains is part of the larger National Park of the same name. They are situated just to the south of the town of Brecon and are hugely popular with walkers. The six peaks range from 2000-3000ft and are easily accessible for less experienced walkers. Paths are also available for those who are looking for more of a challenge. One of the best walks is the ‘Beacons Horseshoe’ which takes in 3 of the peaks and provides some of the most spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Further to the east in the National Park is another great walk at Ystradfellte where you can take in many majestic waterfalls; there are plenty of paths available for those wanting to take a leisurely amble around all of the waterfalls.

London

Many people don’t consider London to be the best place to head out for a walk; too much pollution, too many cars and overcrowded? Well you’d be surprised. London is a great place to set out for the day and see the many sights by foot rather than travelling by the underground. First of all, there is the splendor of the many Royal Parks. Hyde Park and Regents Park are two of the largest and you can while away the hour