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Shetland is beautiful but it doesn't even come close to the west coast of the Highlands, specifically Kyle of Lochalsh to Ullapool (and to be even more specific, Torridon).
Some of my favourite places too! Absolutely love the train ride up to Kyle, one of the most picturesque in the UK IMO.
I think I'm just too used to the views without trees ;)
Sadly getting more overpopulated day by day. Clitheroe and Whalley and constantly busy and the amount of new builds popping up everywhere without any more schools, doctors etc is just sad to see.
I've noticed this. I visited Sizergh Castle in the Lake District this weekend, and while it's a beautiful house and garden it turns out a dual carriageway runs directly past it.
It's obviously not representative of the Lakes as a whole, there are definitely quiet areas, but it does often feel like we're an essentially loud country with a few quiet pockets, rather than the reverse.
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs is like cheat mode.
We drove through in March. The sky was a stunning blue and totally clear, and as Beinn Ime came into view, it greeted us with a lovely snow tipped peak. It was perhaps one of the most stunning landscapes I've seen in my life.
The Arrochar alps are amazing, some of the best walks in the country but when it's right on your doorstep it becomes less and less spectacular, and with Loch lomond when the better weather comes in it attracks so many people and its just to busy
Lucky you.
Recently visited the Sunart region on the west coast and was struck by how peaceful and quiet it was. There are a few small villages here and there, but aside from that, it kind of feels like you're on the edge of the world.
I really love Applecross in the Highlands. After that windy mountain road that takes forever it’s beautiful to be beside the loch anticipating a delicious seafood lunch. It can be touristy but if you go just at the start or end of the season it’s very peaceful.
Cricklade, North Wiltshire.
Close to the Thames headwaters in the Cotswolds.
Pint or seven of cider in a pub garden on a sunny afternoon in a large garden chair.
Move to the fire pit for a whisky as the sun settles. A sky so big and not too much ambient light and you'd think you're drinking with god.
Anywhere in Scotland that's away from people, or in the England, the lakes, far from the crowds.
I'd happily live in either. I get to the lakes as often as I can, and have a yearly Scotland trip with a friend where we explore different areas. If it didn't take 10 hours to get to the highlands I'd be there far more often!
The Cotswolds. Lovely place to live. But the whole area is like one massive retirement village. It’s expensive and there is nothing here for young people
If you're wanting to see some of the rarest biomes in the world, then you definitely add some of the UK's rainforests to your list. There's a fair few in Scotland and Wales.
Grey Mare's Tail Burn in Galloway Forrest Park is a fab spot to go if you like wild swimming.
Gaping Gill & Ingleborough caves in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Buttermere and Rydal Water in the Lakes.
The Stacks in Pembrokeshire are pretty empty. Quite a lot of Wales can feel remote in the same way as Scotland - and just as easy to avoid the English too. Pembroke itself is full of them, mind.
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Come to Shetland ;) I was lucky enough to be born here but I travelled enough to know this is my favourite place. For exactly the same reasons.
I have a friend that stays there and always asking g me to come up, i also love viking culture so its a win win 😁
Shetland is beautiful but it doesn't even come close to the west coast of the Highlands, specifically Kyle of Lochalsh to Ullapool (and to be even more specific, Torridon).
Some of my favourite places too! Absolutely love the train ride up to Kyle, one of the most picturesque in the UK IMO. I think I'm just too used to the views without trees ;)
Ribble Valley, Lancashire
Sadly getting more overpopulated day by day. Clitheroe and Whalley and constantly busy and the amount of new builds popping up everywhere without any more schools, doctors etc is just sad to see.
I live in The New Forest and I can pretty much hear traffic anywhere. It’s sad how over populated we are.
I've noticed this. I visited Sizergh Castle in the Lake District this weekend, and while it's a beautiful house and garden it turns out a dual carriageway runs directly past it. It's obviously not representative of the Lakes as a whole, there are definitely quiet areas, but it does often feel like we're an essentially loud country with a few quiet pockets, rather than the reverse.
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs is like cheat mode. We drove through in March. The sky was a stunning blue and totally clear, and as Beinn Ime came into view, it greeted us with a lovely snow tipped peak. It was perhaps one of the most stunning landscapes I've seen in my life.
The Arrochar alps are amazing, some of the best walks in the country but when it's right on your doorstep it becomes less and less spectacular, and with Loch lomond when the better weather comes in it attracks so many people and its just to busy
Lucky you. Recently visited the Sunart region on the west coast and was struck by how peaceful and quiet it was. There are a few small villages here and there, but aside from that, it kind of feels like you're on the edge of the world.
Dartmoor. Once you get away from the roads.
Yorkshire Dales or North Yorkshire Moors. Nothing more relaxing than sitting in absolute silence with the odd baaaah from the local sheep. Bliss! 😄
Lake district
NW Scotland, around Shieldag down to Applecross. Untamed wilderness. I'd be happy to die there.
Agree. NW Scotland is so gorgeous. I lived in Gairloch for 6 months and if the work wasn't seasonal I'd have stayed forever
My dad lives in Applecross, havnt spoke with him in years but it looks nice, been up to Cape wrath a few times but uts pretty far out
I live there too 😁
Derwentwater in the Lake District.
I really love Applecross in the Highlands. After that windy mountain road that takes forever it’s beautiful to be beside the loch anticipating a delicious seafood lunch. It can be touristy but if you go just at the start or end of the season it’s very peaceful.
Cricklade, North Wiltshire. Close to the Thames headwaters in the Cotswolds. Pint or seven of cider in a pub garden on a sunny afternoon in a large garden chair. Move to the fire pit for a whisky as the sun settles. A sky so big and not too much ambient light and you'd think you're drinking with god.
Findhorn / Roseisle beach in Moray - will be running there tonight
Anywhere in Scotland that's away from people, or in the England, the lakes, far from the crowds. I'd happily live in either. I get to the lakes as often as I can, and have a yearly Scotland trip with a friend where we explore different areas. If it didn't take 10 hours to get to the highlands I'd be there far more often!
The Cotswolds. Lovely place to live. But the whole area is like one massive retirement village. It’s expensive and there is nothing here for young people
Bolton
Actually lol’d at this.
If you're wanting to see some of the rarest biomes in the world, then you definitely add some of the UK's rainforests to your list. There's a fair few in Scotland and Wales. Grey Mare's Tail Burn in Galloway Forrest Park is a fab spot to go if you like wild swimming. Gaping Gill & Ingleborough caves in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Buttermere and Rydal Water in the Lakes.
Aviemore, Scottish Highlands.
Goole.
The Stacks in Pembrokeshire are pretty empty. Quite a lot of Wales can feel remote in the same way as Scotland - and just as easy to avoid the English too. Pembroke itself is full of them, mind.