Most beautiful nature settings in the UK
Location ideas for forest bathing in the UK
Do you feel recharged after a vacation? How about planning your next trip to a beautiful national park in the UK?
Here are some suggestions, places where you can immerse in nature and come back happier and healthier.
1. The Lake District National Park: The Park is England’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site and a spot that can’t be missed when exploring northern England. Perched on the north-west coast of the country, it’s got around sixteen lakes across the whole national park, which is stunning.
2. Bentley Wood, Hampshire: There’s a tree-laden corner on the Hampshire/Wiltshire boundary that is home to some of the rarest butterfly species in the UK. Just south-east of Salisbury, Bentley Wood is home to more than 36 species, including the Duke of Burgundy, pearl-bordered fritillary and the purple emperor.
3. Blean Woods, Kent: Blean Woods is a wonderful place for a quiet walk in a beautiful and ancient woodland. There are five trails to explore, the longest of which takes you on an eight-mile wander through mature oaks which hide lesser spotted woodpeckers and nightingales.
4. New Forest, Hampshire: William the Conqueror named the forest when he used to hunt deer and wild pigs here nearly 1,000 years ago. Confusingly, this picturesque corner of south England isn’t completely covered in woodland either – it also has acres of purple-flecked heathland and miles of pebbly, marshy coast. The terrain is gentle, and you’re guaranteed a sighting of its free-roaming horses.
5. Wistman`s Wood, Devon: Said to be a legendary Druids’ grove, Wistman’s Wood is one of only three high-altitude oakwoods on Dartmoor in Devon. This unusual and atmospheric forest and the many boulders scattered around it are covered in moss and lichen.
6. Snowdonia National Park, Wales: The national park is named after Snowdon – 3,560ft tall mountain, which is the tallest one in Wales and England. The park boasts mountains and the coast that make a dramatic landscape. It is one of the most popular places among the hikers, climbers, cyclists and backpackers.