Great outdoor spot

St Anne’s Beach
Lytham St Anne'sSt Anne’s Beach may be just down the Fylde coast from Blackpool but it's worlds apart in terms of atmosphere....

Thurstaston Beach
WirralA trip to Thurstaston Beach is more like a day in the countryside than at the seaside. Part of the...

Llandudno West Shore Beach
LlandudnoIt’s a shame that many tourists who visit Llandudno never make it to West Shore Beach. It doesn't have the...

Prestatyn Central Beach
PrestatynPrestatyn Central Beach is a great spot to take the children. There are a few amusements but it’s nothing like...

OWS Lake Burwain
FoulridgeOWS Burwain Lake offers wild swimming with the edges removed. You still get the stunning scenery and bracing cold water...

Ingleton Swimming Pool
IngletonIngleton Swimming Pool is a good option for a summer dip if you prioritise comfort over invigorating wild swimming sessions....

Ilkley Pool and Lido
IlkleyIlkley Pool and Lido is an Art Deco gem; its clean lines and geometric tidiness surrounded by the rugged outline...

Nantwich Brine Pool
NantwichNantwich Brine Pool is the ideal summer cool-down option if you want a cheap dip but aren’t up for wild...

Coombes Edge and Cown Edge
Peak DistrictSitting back-to-back on the boundary of the Peak District National Park, Coombes Edge and Cown Edge provide stunning views of...

Bamford Edge
BamfordHead to Bamford Edge for awe-inspiring views of the Dark Peak. This vantage point looks out over the Hope Valley...

Warton Crag
CarnforthFor expansive views of Morecambe Bay and up-close sightings of wildflowers and rare butterflies, head to Warton Crag Nature Reserve,...

The Carlton Club
Whalley RangeThe Carlton Club is Whalley Range. We’ve listed it as a pub, but it’s so much more than that. Originally...