The nice thing about the UK is that it has all the variety you might expect of a country with its rich and long heritage. Yet it's all packed into a relatively small landmass. With so much within easy reach, you could drive yourself mad trying to do and see everything. Far better to plan your trip around one or two kinds of activities you really enjoy.
Outdoors and active There are plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, riding, sailing and more adventurous sports like hang gliding, scuba diving and spelunking . Here are a few ideas:
- Scenic walks and rugged hikes around Balmoral
- Mountain biking the 7stanes trails
- Exploring UK national parks
- Diving shipwrecks in Scapa Flow
- Birmingham Guide A shoppers paradise with a hot music scene
- Liverpool The Beatles home town and European Capital of Culture 2008
- Manchester Clubland and indie music central. Plus two great football teams.
- Discount designer shopping
