No trip to the UK is complete without checking out some of its natural wonders. Granted, the country isn’t known for fantastical wonders, but it does have a few special places that are well worth viewing. You’ve got the gorgeous Jurassic coast in Dorset, a symphony of majestic lochs in Scotland and many other natural delights to take in.
Nevertheless, if you’re touring the UK and want to see some of its biggest wonders, then here are three unmissable experiences:
Stone Henge
Okay, calling Stone Henge a “natural wonder” is debatable, as nobody knows where it came from. The odds of these giant stone monoliths just appearing on top of one another are slim, yet it remains one of the greatest sights in the British countryside.
There’s genuinely nothing quite like it, and you’ll be taken in by the mysticism surrounding the place. The best time to see it is during the sunset, particularly in the summer months. It’s also not that far from Longleat, which is one of the best safari parks in the UK.
Ben Nevis
There’s no shortage of mountains throughout the United Kingdom, but Ben Nevis is the tallest of them all. It sits at around 1345 metres high and has plenty of routes for you to walk up. It’s become one of the most popular natural attractions in Scotland thanks to its unbeatable panoramic views of nearby lochs and gorgeous countryside.
The great thing about Ben Nevis is that it’s not too difficult to scale – so much so that many tourists go there to start the Three Peaks Challenge. This challenge involves walking up Ben Nevis before heading all the way down to Scafell Pike, the tallest mountain in England. You then journey to Carmarthen to scale Snowdonia, the highest peak in Wales. All this happens within 24 hours, and you can book the Three Peaks Challenge with a range of providers to set everything up. It’s a stunning way to see so much of the UK’s natural beauty!
Giant’s Causeway
Head over to Northern Ireland for a magical experience at the Giant’s Causeway. It’s classified as a nature reserve, though all it consists of are hundreds of unique basalt columns on the shoreline. There’s no way to describe it other than it looks like lots of large steps – legends suggest there was once a causeway stretching from here to Scotland for giants to walk across, hence the name.
It’s genuinely breathtaking, and there are loads of great little hotels to stay in, making this a fantastic location for a Northern Ireland trip. While you’re there, you can explore other great things about this country, like an ancient rope bridge and lots of Game of Thrones filming locations.
As we said in the intro, there are many other natural wonders to take in throughout the UK, but these three are the standouts. We love them because they take you all over the country and give you a chance to explore regions that often get ignored by traditional tourists.
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