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‘We found a charming alternative to touristy Bath’: readers’ favourite UK trips
From Hadrian’s Wall to the locations of Happy Valley and Hot Fuzz, readers share their top discoveries
TL;DR
- Wells in Somerset, a filming location for Hot Fuzz, offers medieval architecture and proximity to natural attractions.
- The Ardnamurchan peninsula in the west Highlands provides stunning scenery and opportunities for wild camping.
- North Berwick in East Lothian is praised for its cinematic light and coastal beauty.
- Beer in east Devon is a family-friendly destination with rock-pooling and scenic clifftop walks.
- A cycling tour of the Northumberland coast covers impressive castles and Lindisfarne.
- Ravenspoint in the Outer Hebrides is a community-run hostel supporting local services.
- Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire appeals to fans of the TV show Happy Valley, offering filming locations and scenic hikes.
- Ayrshire provides family-friendly activities, historic sites like Culzean Castle, and excellent local produce.
- Trefriw in Snowdonia is a peaceful village ideal for river and mountain walks.
- Hadrian's Wall can be explored using public transport, visiting Roman forts like Housesteads and Vindolanda.