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Hengistbury Head

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Hengistbury Head
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“Hengistbury Head, formerly also called Christchurch Head, is a headland jutting into the English Channel between Bournemouth and Mudeford in the English county of Dorset. It is a site of international importance in terms of its archaeology and is scheduled as an Ancient Monument. Declared a Local…”
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The GuardianAug 21

‘Tuscany may be beautiful, but do they sell sticks of rock?’: readers’ favourite UK holidays

Your best UK breaks include an island off Mull, a rail journey along the County Antrim coast and Dorset’s best-kept secret • Tell us about your favourite under-the-radar European city – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Mudeford feels like one of England’s best-kept secrets, the sort of place visitors from abroad might never imagine exists here. Golden sand and sparkling water give it an…

Adds beautiful coastal walks and wide-open views.

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  • MudefordSuburbGolden sand and sparkling water give it an almost Mediterranean feel.
  • Hengistbury HeadTrailAdds beautiful coastal walks and wide-open views.
  • Elsewhere
  • Yorkshire DalesNeighborhoodYorkshire, United KingdomSkipton is the southern gateway to this area.
  • Forest of BowlandTrailLancashire, United KingdomStaggering 312 square miles of moorland, forests and valleys.
  • Gisburn forestTrailLancashire, United KingdomMet only two other people during a five-hour hike.
  • Pendle HillSightLancashire, United KingdomBarley village attracts walkers who climb this hill.
  • Trough of BowlandTrailLancashire, United KingdomA trip through here is a must for spectacular scenery.
  • River BlythSightWalberswick, United KingdomTake the rowing-boat ferry across from Southwold.
  • The BellPubWalberswick, United KingdomJoin us for a meal or drink.
  • Harbour InnRestaurantWalberswick, United KingdomA famous place across the water.
  • Barry's AmusementsTheme parkPortrush, United KingdomThe big dipper came into view on the train journey.
  • Foxholes campsitePlaceBishop's Castle, United KingdomSits on a hill above Bishop's Castle.
  • Shropshire hillsTrailShropshire, United KingdomSplendid views from a campsite above Bishop's Castle.
  • House on Crutches museumMuseumBishop's Castle, United KingdomGet a feel for Shropshire rural life history.
  • Three TunsRestaurantBishop's Castle, United KingdomProbably Britain's oldest licensed brewery, started in 1642.
  • Six BellsPubBishop's Castle, United KingdomProvides an unpretentious family-friendly welcome.
  • Chai ShopRestaurantBishop's Castle, United KingdomServes delicious Indian snacks and traditional sweets.
  • Rhydywernen FarmPlaceBrecon, United KingdomPitched up here after the last August bank holiday.
  • Pen y FanTrailBrecon, United KingdomTallest peak in Britain south of Cadair Idris.
  • The AnchorPubWalberswick, United Kingdom
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