The UK has a whole lot more to offer than chocolate box villages and the famous sights of London. Those who venture away from the capital will find unforgettable places, from wild waterfalls to hidden ancient ruins.

It took returning to the UK after 10 years abroad to truly appreciate our homeland. On returning we decided to really discover our own country, from its stunningly beautiful wild swimming spots and incredible waterfalls, to the epic hiking trails and abandoned ancient ruins.

This section of our website is a constant work in progress, as we plan on adding more adventures from England and Wales, as well as venturing to Scotland and Northern Ireland. Click the links below to hop to each country.

England | Wales

Home is where the heart is

Having been attracted by exotic and far away places, it’s easy to forget just how good your home actually is. Despite visiting over 70 countries, there’s few places like England that seamlessly mixes ancient history and modern cultures and unique urban areas with stunning rural landscapes.

For a small place, England packs a lot in and there’s still several places we haven’t been to. But we’ll try our best to inspire you to go beyond London and see the real England.

Quick Summary

• Top Tip: England is more than London. Whilst most visitors use it as the entry point to Europe, you can’t say you’ve really seen England until you’ve gone outside of the capital.

• Currency: Sterling (the Pound). Now’s a good time to go as until they figure out Brexit, the pound is tumbling.

• Visa: Unless you are an EU national, you will need a visa to visit.

• Safety: On the whole England is very safe, but some cities can be a little dodgy at night.

• When to go: We’ve always loved Easter (April) and September as they tend to be the months where the weather is surprisingly good and few tourists.

  • Peak Season: July - August. School holidays, peak of summer and those loooong days (it doesn’t get dark until 9pm). Prices go up a lot and places get very busy.

  • Low Season: November - February. It’s cold, damp and the days are short (it gets dark at 4.30pm at this time of year).

• Walk My World cost index: $$$$ - whilst England is getting cheaper, it’s still one of the most expensive places in the world to visit.

You can jump to each region by clicking on the links below:

• Dartmoor

• Gloucestershire

• Lake District

• Northumberland

• Peak District

• South-East

• Yorkshire Dales

Dartmoor (Devon, South-West)

Wild Swimming Spots

Walking trails and the best things to do in Dartmoor

Gloucestershire (Midlands)

The Lake District (Cumbria, North-West)

Wild Swimming Spots

Walks, Waterfalls and the best things to do in the Lake District

Northumberland (North-East)

The Peak District (Midlands)

The South-East

The Yorkshire Dales

An under-rated gem

Wales is often overlooked by travellers heading to the UK and it’s a mystery to us. It’s a land full of incredible trails, waterfalls, history and a few beaches that feel like they were taken from the tropics. You’ll always receive a warm welcome (maybe less so if you’re English 😉) and we could happily spend months uncovering the hidden gems of Cymru.

Quick Summary

• Top Tip: We love the rural side of Wales, so make sure you include the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia on your itinerary.

• Currency: Sterling (the Pound)

• Visa: Unless you are an EU national, you will need a visa to visit.

• Safety: On the whole Wales is very safe.

• When to go: We’ve always loved Easter (April) and September as they tend to be the months where the weather is surprisingly good and few tourists.

  • Peak Season: July - August. School holidays, peak of summer and those loooong days (it doesn’t get dark until 9pm). Prices go up a lot and places get very busy.

  • Low Season: November - February. It’s cold, damp and the days are short (it gets dark at 4.30pm at this time of year).

• Walk My World cost index: $$$$ - whilst Wales isn’t as expensive as England, it’s still on the pricier side.

Blogs on Wales

Brecon Beacons (South Wales)

Pembrokeshire (South Wales)

Snowdonia (North Wales)