Enjoy England's countryside

England’s landscapes are so varied that you are never far from a wide range of outdoor activities, wildlife and inspiring natural beauty. Here we provide some inspirational ideas and top tips for enjoying England's spectacular coast and countryside.

 

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Winter walks

Winter walks

Don't worry about the falling mercury, it's the perfect time of year to take a walk. Read more

Landscapes and scenery

Landscapes and scenery

England is home to some spectacular landscape and scenery Read more

Outdoor activities

Outdoor activities

Fancy getting into some outdoor activities in 2010? Read more

Stay in a cottage

Stay in a cottage

Check out our recommendations for self catering cottage holidays Read more

Escapist

Escapist

Places to stay

Looking for a place to stay? Experience some of the delights that the English countryside has to offer.

Ranging from country cottages, pubs with rooms and character B&Bs to luxury spa hotels, the English countryside is full of fantastic accommodation waiting for your discovery.

Rural experiences

Go Skimming (www.redletterdays.co.uk/Experience/Ref/RDAFH?source=aw&affid;=82931)
Download the brand new "GoSkimming" iPhone application

Full Day Golf Lesson with a PGA Pro (www.redletterdays.co.uk/Experience/Ref/XWHGB?source=aw&affid;=82931)
Expert instruction from PGA professionals at a Marriott Golf Academy

Whitewater Rafting For Two
A two-hour session of breathtaking twists, turns and drops in a six to eight person raft

An Introduction to Fly Fishing (www.redletterdays.co.uk/Experience/Ref/RFAAA?source=aw&affid;=82931)
Learn the graceful art of fly fishing at Europe's largest trout fishing lake

Walking and cycling

Walking and cycling

The variety of landscapes means you don’t have to travel far to make the most of walking & cycling routes.

Wildlife

wildlife

There’s more than to England’s wildlife population than meets the eye. From the wetlands of Wiltshire and Devon, the coastal reserves of Lincolnshire and Northumberland to wildlife sanctuaries and parks.

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