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By *albec OP Man
2 weeks ago

London

Where are the hidden gems that you recommend for a weekend away. I am thinking of Whitby. Is it worth a visit?

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By *ife NinjaMan
2 weeks ago

Dunfermline

Whitby is nice. Isle of Wight is worth a shout too 🤓

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By *atgirl and RobinCouple
2 weeks ago

Durham

Whitby is lovely, just be prepared for steep hills and lots of stairs

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By *icecouple561Couple
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2 weeks ago

East Sussex

Kent is worth looking at as is Sussex. It depends what you're after really

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By *atgirl and RobinCouple
2 weeks ago

Durham

Northumberland is very pretty too. It's filled with incredible old medieval castles and big sandy beaches. Google Bamburgh Castle and have a look

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By *ingle49Man
2 weeks ago

Bignal End

Bude Cornwall

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By *albec OP Man
2 weeks ago

London

That castle looks incredible.

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By *ermite12ukMan
2 weeks ago

Solihull and Romford

Love Torquay....but the last time I went, was probably 2017 ish. and lots of shops closing. Plenty to do though.

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By *albec OP Man
2 weeks ago

London

Is there a Dracula museum in Whitby?

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By *ookie46Woman
2 weeks ago

Deepest darkest Peru

There’s so many places along the North East coastline that’s worth a look

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By *ensualtongue2023Man
2 weeks ago

furnace

Hidden coast in Argyll if you don’t mind rain

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By *ensualtongue2023Man
2 weeks ago

furnace

Cornwall is lovely but expensive and very busy

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By (user no longer on site)
2 weeks ago

Any holidays in the UK for men only adult fun?

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By *uchessdoeWoman
2 weeks ago

Northampton

Thoroughly recommend Northumberland; it's beautiful, has great beaches, and is relatively quiet

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By *udandBryanCouple
2 weeks ago

Boston

Whitby and Matlock Bath are both nice, scenic places (as seen on some of our photos)

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By *ifeforelivingMan
2 weeks ago

Middlesbrough

Whitby,Robin's hood bay, seahouses all great 👍

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By *uxurycollectionCouple
2 weeks ago

Port Talbot

Tenby and Saundersfoot are two little Gems in West Wales. Seaside villages next to each other, loads of good pubs and eateries and lovely sandy beaches.

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By *orthern StarsCouple
2 weeks ago

Durham

The Durham Dales/Teesdale are beautiful. The Northumberland coast is gorgeous too.

Whitby can be too busy for my liking but depends when you're going and what the weather is like. It's great to go on a stormy day and watch the waves crashing.

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By *ife NinjaMan
2 weeks ago

Dunfermline

"The Durham Dales/Teesdale are beautiful. The Northumberland coast is gorgeous too.

Whitby can be too busy for my liking but depends when you're going and what the weather is like. It's great to go on a stormy day and watch the waves crashing."

Watch those bastard seagulls though. Had my mates ice cream out of his hand once 🤓

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By *albec OP Man
2 weeks ago

London

"The Durham Dales/Teesdale are beautiful. The Northumberland coast is gorgeous too.

Whitby can be too busy for my liking but depends when you're going and what the weather is like. It's great to go on a stormy day and watch the waves crashing.

Watch those bastard seagulls though. Had my mates ice cream out of his hand once 🤓"

Seagull numbers are in decline and when they are gliding along in the breeze without flapping their wings they are a wonder to behold

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By *urves and MischiefWoman
2 weeks ago

Northerner/Sometimes South East

"Whitby is lovely, just be prepared for steep hills and lots of stairs

Which you shouldn’t attempt after eating a huge portion of fish and chips

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By *urves and MischiefWoman
2 weeks ago

Northerner/Sometimes South East

"Is there a Dracula museum in Whitby?"

Yes there is

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By *urves and MischiefWoman
2 weeks ago

Northerner/Sometimes South East

There are lots of lovely places in the Lake District also.

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By *a LunaWoman
2 weeks ago

South Wales

Mevagissey in Cornwall

Saundersfoot in West Wales

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By *ife NinjaMan
2 weeks ago

Dunfermline

"Whitby is lovely, just be prepared for steep hills and lots of stairs

Which you shouldn’t attempt after eating a huge portion of fish and chips "

No. You'd relax with beer 🍻 🤓

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By *urves and MischiefWoman
2 weeks ago

Northerner/Sometimes South East

"Whitby is lovely, just be prepared for steep hills and lots of stairs

Which you shouldn’t attempt after eating a huge portion of fish and chips

No. You'd relax with beer 🍻 🤓"

It was a rookie error

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By *ife NinjaMan
2 weeks ago

Dunfermline

"Whitby is lovely, just be prepared for steep hills and lots of stairs

Which you shouldn’t attempt after eating a huge portion of fish and chips

No. You'd relax with beer 🍻 🤓

It was a rookie error "

Report to me for correction 🤭🤓

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
2 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

The Highlands. With a strong will, Sandwood Bay. Stunning.

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By *aven3Man
2 weeks ago

Stoford

Biased,as a West Country man,but love Minehead,Dunster,Lynton and Lynmouth area.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
2 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.

We avoid giving details of nice places as they get invaded by middle class entitled assholes acting like animals treating their own country as bad as they do when they go abroad.

It's respect is a swear word these days.

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By *uilder.funMan
2 weeks ago

Bristol

"Northumberland is very pretty too. It's filled with incredible old medieval castles and big sandy beaches. Google Bamburgh Castle and have a look "

Destiny is all!

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By *albec OP Man
2 weeks ago

London

I am going for Whitby

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By *anielpiercedMan
2 weeks ago

The Lake District in and around Lake Windemere is beautiful. Stayed in a lovely Spa hotel at Newby bridge recently, will be going again in Summer.

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By *andadbodMan
2 weeks ago

Liverpool

Devon, I go every year, lovely place.

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By *icolerobbieCouple
2 weeks ago

walsall

I think that some of the Harry Potter films were shot in Whitby.

That’s not an excuse to turn up with your wand in your mind you.

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By *ornydave41Man
2 weeks ago

northampton

Croyde bay devon beautiful

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By *929Man
2 weeks ago

northumberland

Crantock bay is one of my favourite places on the planet

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By *rHotNottsMan
2 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Croyde bay devon beautiful "

Great place. Baggy point is where I learnt to surf

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By *ark n kimCouple
2 weeks ago

Durham

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By *ark n kimCouple
2 weeks ago

Durham

We absolutely love york.but from London,Oxford and Bath are lovely places to visit.

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By *raverage2025Man
2 weeks ago

Surrey

I.O.W this summer holiday

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By *ablo minibar123Woman
2 weeks ago

"Cornwall is lovely but expensive and very busy"

Cornwall is expensive, but it's quieter than it's been in years

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By *llGoodFun76Couple
2 weeks ago

Angus

Scotland xx

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By *eeliciouschaosWoman
2 weeks ago

Wherever

Following with interest.

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By *aabigdogMan
2 weeks ago

paddock

The NC500 in Scotland is amazing

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By *ucy-FoxyTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Manchester

Whitby is great, if you go walk along the beach to Sandsend and back along the road. Obviously depending on the tides. Also walk along the cliff tops to Robin Hood’s Bay and get a bus back.

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By *elloWoman
2 weeks ago

alpha centauri

Whitby is well worth a visit, the Dracula museum is ...

an experience.

Fish n chips in the magpie cafe l, delicious.

But I also recommend staying in York, the Viking museum is brilliant and wondering around the olde worlde shops are a great way to spend your time.

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By *uri00620Woman
2 weeks ago

Croydon

"Where are the hidden gems that you recommend for a weekend away. I am thinking of Whitby. Is it worth a visit?"

North York Moors generally are one of my favourite places in the UK (although personally prefer back end of summer/autumn when the heather is out). If you're up that way consider visiting Rosedale, Hutton-Le-Hole and from there definitely eat at the Lion Inn on Blakey Ridge! Nearby is Farndale which looks stunning with a valley of daffodils which will be out shortly too

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By *eresa_cdslutTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Bodmin

Cornwall in early spring

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By *ondiego85Man
2 weeks ago

nottingham

There are many places that are very very pretty and worth a visit.

The problem is, a 4 night stay in, say, Edinburg or some pretty place in Cornwall would cost like a full week holiday in Spain, half pension if not full pension or all included.

I’d say to hospitality UK: stop ripping people off and you’ll get tourism.

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By *eoBloomsMan
2 weeks ago

Springfield

Dorset, North Norfolk Coast, North Wales my 3 favourites.

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By *arvey67Man
2 weeks ago

Grimsby

"Dorset, North Norfolk Coast, North Wales my 3 favourites.

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Good shout but also Devon

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By *uchessdoeWoman
2 weeks ago

Northampton

I've just booked myself a solo weekend on the Suffolk coast and I'm super excited to explore there

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By *eoBloomsMan
2 weeks ago

Springfield

"I've just booked myself a solo weekend on the Suffolk coast and I'm super excited to explore there

My 'local' coast, lots of great beaches and towns quite close together. Hope the weather is good for you.😎

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By *hesblokeMan
2 weeks ago

Derbyshire village

I'd recommend the IoM to anyone, the north of Scotland (who am I kidding, just Scotland) and Wales.

We have such variety and beauty in the British Isles, there are too many places to list, but that's my top 3 (as vague as they are).

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By *albec OP Man
2 weeks ago

London

"I've just booked myself a solo weekend on the Suffolk coast and I'm super excited to explore there

They say they do good seafood and fish and chips in Aldburugh in Suffolk near the beach

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By *uri00620Woman
2 weeks ago

Croydon

"I've just booked myself a solo weekend on the Suffolk coast and I'm super excited to explore there

My favourite areas are Walberswick and Southwold 💛

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By *albec OP Man
2 weeks ago

London

Is Stonehenge worth a visit?

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By *un couple 2Couple
2 weeks ago

Tynemouth.

always fancied a weekend in whitby

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By *uri00620Woman
2 weeks ago

Croydon

"Is Stonehenge worth a visit?"

Has never done much for me in all honestly. Always visited when enroute to Devon/Cornwall

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By *layfullsamMan
2 weeks ago

Solihull

"Is Stonehenge worth a visit?"

Not really imo but of course it depends what you’re into

Kept behind a fence now can’t mingle in amongst them like when we went as kids

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By *uchessdoeWoman
2 weeks ago

Northampton

"I've just booked myself a solo weekend on the Suffolk coast and I'm super excited to explore there

My favourite areas are Walberswick and Southwold 💛"

Southwold is on my list 😀

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By *uchessdoeWoman
2 weeks ago

Northampton

"I've just booked myself a solo weekend on the Suffolk coast and I'm super excited to explore there

They say they do good seafood and fish and chips in Aldburugh in Suffolk near the beach"

As is Aldeburgh! And I'm determined to eat as much seafood as possible.

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By *sleWightCoupleCouple
2 weeks ago

Ryde

"Whitby is nice. Isle of Wight is worth a shout too 🤓"

It used to be. The crime rate has exploded over the last 6-7 years. The last murder here was in the 6os, but now we have a few a year.

The Isle of Wight was the one place in the UK where everyone bid you a cheery "good morning", but now they'd as soon spit in your face.

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By *eoBloomsMan
2 weeks ago

Springfield

"I've just booked myself a solo weekend on the Suffolk coast and I'm super excited to explore there

My favourite areas are Walberswick and Southwold 💛"

Have you used the ferry ?

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By *uri00620Woman
2 weeks ago

Croydon

"I've just booked myself a solo weekend on the Suffolk coast and I'm super excited to explore there

My favourite areas are Walberswick and Southwold 💛

Have you used the ferry ?"

I've not, isn't it a little rowing boat (or was one upon a time?). My friend owned a little shop in the village at Walberswick so spent many a hot, sunny day there when I lived in that neck of the woods!

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By *eoBloomsMan
2 weeks ago

Springfield

"I've just booked myself a solo weekend on the Suffolk coast and I'm super excited to explore there

My favourite areas are Walberswick and Southwold 💛

Have you used the ferry ?

Yes, I think its still going ! A daughter took it over from her Dad. It's an idyllic spot.😊

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By *ypersoonMan
2 weeks ago

WHITCHURCH, Shropshire

Wales has always been a good UK holiday from Shropshire for me all my life especially on a yearly break for the last decade to Talybont north of Barmouth

that break always involves sun, sea, sand, days outs, local darts tournaments & (especially with 2024 in memory) drinking games

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By *albec OP Man
2 weeks ago

London

Which is the best Yorkshire county for scenery?

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By *night in armourMan
2 weeks ago

stafford

"Northumberland is very pretty too. It's filled with incredible old medieval castles and big sandy beaches. Google Bamburgh Castle and have a look "

This is an amazing place visited loads never get bored

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By *naswingdressWoman
2 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)

Shetland is amazing

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By *uenevereWoman
2 weeks ago

Scunthorpe

"Which is the best Yorkshire county for scenery?"

North Yorkshire. The Dales area gorgeous but the North Yorkshire Moors are wildy wonderful.

Personally, I woukd say The Dales have the edge.

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By *ai Hard 2 - Dai HarderMan
2 weeks ago

Manchester / Cardiff

"The NC500 in Scotland is amazing "

This is on my bucket-list for sure. Might even attempt some of it on the bike🚴🏼‍♂️

As for my suggestion; obviously Wales! Get a map of God's country, throw a dart at it, go there. It'll be beautiful (with one or two exceptions! 😳🤣)

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By *hesblokeMan
2 weeks ago

Derbyshire village

Oh, Skye too. Skye is gorgeous.

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By *each needs some creamWoman
2 weeks ago

Ilfracombe

Clovelly Village in North Devon

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By *ire-runner-82Man
2 weeks ago

Rg27

I absolutely love Norfolk. Love the way of live, the beaches, coastline. Some really nice parts. Have family there so a little biased. The broads are great in the summer. The seals on the beaches Christmas/New year sort of time. A winner in my eyes

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By *ensualtongue2023Man
2 weeks ago

furnace

So much prefer to holiday in uk

Nit a lover of the heat or foreign food

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By *heRazorsEdgeMan
2 weeks ago

Wales/ All over UK

"Tenby and Saundersfoot are two little Gems in West Wales. Seaside villages next to each other, loads of good pubs and eateries and lovely sandy beaches. "

I’d add to this and recommend Pembrokeshire in general.

In fact some of the nicest places in Pembrokeshire are away from Tenby, particularly in the summer, because it can get very crowded with tourists.

St David’s, Bosherston, Narberth, Solva…. and many more

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By *each needs some creamWoman
2 weeks ago

Ilfracombe

North Devon is known for surfing in the UK, Croyde Bay is especially renowned for its challenging waves.

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By *rHotNottsMan
2 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

This post is reminding me why I came back to the UK. It’s such a phenomenal place to explore compared to many countries….

I have a massive list of favourite places in the UK and an even bigger list of places I’m yet to visit but they include the Peak District the Lake District, the Yorkshire Moors and Dales, large parts of the Yorkshire East Coast and Northumberland coast, HAdrian’s wall , Keller

forest North Devon, Cornwall, North Wales, South Wales, Gower Peninsula, Tenby and Caldy Island, Somerset. The C2C coast to cost cycle ride goes through some phenomenal scenery as does the Y3P walk

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By *dc1Man
2 weeks ago

essex and all over the south

North norfolk. Lots to see and do along that coast

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By *angler 321Man
2 weeks ago

Hereford

Belfast and the north Antrim coast are lovely, can be wet and windy, but definitely worth a visit.

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By *ensualtongue2023Man
2 weeks ago

furnace

"North norfolk. Lots to see and do along that coast"

Very flat land found it hard to get my head around just how flat the landscape is

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By *dc1Man
2 weeks ago

essex and all over the south

"Wales has always been a good UK holiday from Shropshire for me all my life especially on a yearly break for the last decade to Talybont north of Barmouth

that break always involves sun, sea, sand, days outs, local darts tournaments & (especially with 2024 in memory) drinking games

Wales is the one part of britain ive never had a good holiday in. I love the remote parts but always find that as soon as they find out your from england they start talking in welsh. I would always avoid wales but thats just my preference.

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By *ensualtongue2023Man
2 weeks ago

furnace

My Welsh experiences have been similar

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By *abioMan
2 weeks ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Hidden coast in Argyll if you don’t mind rain"

I know you can do a “cruise” of the islands and the western isles that I have fancied doing at some point…

Other end of the country. At some point I’d love to go to jersey… no reason but just fancy it

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By *ionandleopardCouple
2 weeks ago

Norwich

Just gonna follow this thread as looking for recommendations.

Any favourite camping spots/sites ?

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By *uri00620Woman
2 weeks ago

Croydon

"Which is the best Yorkshire county for scenery?

North Yorkshire. The Dales area gorgeous but the North Yorkshire Moors are wildy wonderful.

Personally, I woukd say The Dales have the edge."

Both areas are lovely. However, I love the Moors because I like wilder, barren landscapes rather than prettier rolling hills

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By *ellishornyMan
2 weeks ago

surrey

The new forest some greet camping spots or log cabins around and some great locations to visit

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By *erry bull1Man
2 weeks ago

doncaster

Yorkshire dales

Park District

Lake District

All placed of beauty with hidden gems

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By *evotee101Woman
2 weeks ago

Houghton le Spring

North Coast 500 Scotland is stunning

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By *each needs some creamWoman
2 weeks ago

Ilfracombe

"Just gonna follow this thread as looking for recommendations.

Any favourite camping spots/sites ? "

Watermouth Valley Camping Park

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By *ensualtongue2023Man
2 weeks ago

furnace

"Just gonna follow this thread as looking for recommendations.

Any favourite camping spots/sites ?

Watermouth Valley Camping Park"

Last time I was there I was 16

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By *aldy321Man
2 weeks ago

Huddersfield

Whitby is .... OK....Staithes (just up the road) is idyllic

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By *ools and the brainCouple
2 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.

The wash.

Beautiful and muddy brown goo, and dayglow tent's

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By *albec OP Man
2 weeks ago

London

"Wales has always been a good UK holiday from Shropshire for me all my life especially on a yearly break for the last decade to Talybont north of Barmouth

that break always involves sun, sea, sand, days outs, local darts tournaments & (especially with 2024 in memory) drinking games

Could it be they were already speaking in Welsh before the Englishman walked in. ?

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By *icolerobbieCouple
2 weeks ago

walsall

"Wales has always been a good UK holiday from Shropshire for me all my life especially on a yearly break for the last decade to Talybont north of Barmouth

that break always involves sun, sea, sand, days outs, local darts tournaments & (especially with 2024 in memory) drinking games

Could it be they were already speaking in Welsh before the Englishman walked in. ?"

Are you sure they weren’t just pissed and having a crisis of consonants…

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By *ichaelsmyMan
2 weeks ago

douglas

Lake District

Scotland way up north

Isle of Man

Northern Ireland Antrim cost

Northern Ireland Atlantic coast

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By *assy69Man
2 weeks ago

West Sussex and Wales

"Where are the hidden gems that you recommend for a weekend away. I am thinking of Whitby. Is it worth a visit?"

Depends on what you’re looking for, currently enjoying walking the hills and mountains around Pennal, Corris and Dolgellau in North Wales

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