Travellers from all across the globe come to see the natural beauty that the British Isles were blessed with, as they want to see what Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland can inspire within them. If you are arriving in the UK via air, you may want to hire a motorhome to see the wonderful Isles.
Scafell Pike is situated in the Lake District and the highest mountain in England, rising to over 3,200 feet. You can make the Lake District your motorhome destination and enjoy all that the area has to offer, and there are many motorhome and camping facilities to choose from..
Cheddar Gorge in Somerset is located at the Mendip Hills’ southern end. There you will find the deepest gorge in England plummeting over 150m, naturally carved by nature out of the Limestone cliffs. You can take in the Clifftop Gorge Walk that is a round trip of about three miles and can also enjoy a ride on an open top bus if the walk is too much. Also in the area are great hiking trails and for the more adventurous, caving and opportunities to climb.
In the Northern Irish County of Antrim, you will find the Giant’s Causeway which was formed over 60 million years ago by the cooling of lava. Local legend says different however, and the story goes that Finn MacCool created the Causeway for a fight he was to have with a Scottish giant.
Wherever it came from, be it geological or mythical, the Causeway is a unique formation of rock that resembles a different series of stepping stones made of granite that will accommodate even the largest of feet.
In Powys Wales, there is Pistyll Rhaeadr, or Spring waterfall, to admire. This is Wales’ highest waterfall with a drop of over 75 metres, making this natural masterpiece a breathtaking sight, and it’s surrounded by wonderful scenery with great opportunities to walk or hike. There are trails that will take you from the lowest point in the gorge to the top of the waterfalls, giving you a different perspective from the two levels.
In Scotland there is the beautiful Loch Lomond the separates the lowlands of central Scotland from the Highlands. Lomond is mainland Britain’s largest lake at over 24 miles long with its deepest point being over 620 feet. To go along with the stunning scenery is excellent hiking, golfing, rock climbing and water sports. There are over 60 islands in the loch and these are often described as the jewels on the surface of Lomond.
