The breathtaking parts of the UK to visit for 'unreal' views and unmissable walks

From dramatic cliffs to magical forests, the UK has some beautiful walking routes
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Britain is home to quaint towns, gorgeous beaches and rolling countryside, giving holidaymakers plenty of options when booking their next breaks.
Looking for the most beautiful walks in the country can be a great way to determine where you should go next, and an expert has exclusively shared their top recommendations.
Travel advisor for Altezza Travel, Georgia Fowkes, named three parts of the country that all have something special to see.
She told GB News: "My favourite UK trails are one-day walks with a single striking element - a cliff that drops into the sea, a valley that suddenly opens at your feet, or the kind of silence in a forest that feels physical.
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The Seven Sisters Cliffs Walk has stunning views
| GETTY"A good trail imprints one sharp memory you can’t shake, and that’s why I chose these three for your call. These are trails that capture the essence of a landscape in a single day. Even a few hours on the right trail can give you the full measure of a place."
The expert recommended three parts of the UK which have sights you won't want to miss.
Seven Sisters Cliffs Walk, East Sussex
The highlight here is the stark contrast between the white cliffs and blue sea. Fowkes added: "Seven chalk peaks rise and fall like frozen waves, and the path keeps you on the edge the whole way.
"The sea crashes at their base, and the whiteness of the cliffs against the blue horizon feels almost unreal. I've been there on a clear day and the water seemed to stretch without end, pulling my eyes further out with every step.
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Snowdonia has walking trails for all abilities
| GETTY"What stayed with me was the pulse - each climb opens another sweep of coastline, and every descent brings the sound of the surf closer. It’s not a long walk, but it gives you the full drama of the English coast in just a few hours. Many coastal walks give you a glimpse of the sea, but this one keeps you exposed to it for the entire route."
Precipice Walk, Snowdonia (near Dolgellau)
Holidaymakers who would prefer a Welsh walking route can enjoy incredible views from the highest mountain in Wales. There are different routes to the top, meaning people of all abilities can soak in the view.
The travel pro continued: "That’s a route almost anyone can take, yet it opens up the scenery of a true mountain walk. The trail circles Foel Cynwch hill and suddenly the whole Mawddach Estuary spills out below, with Snowdonia’s ridges stacked in the distance.
"Parts of the path narrow to a ledge, where the drop pulls your eyes down one side and the forest presses close on the other. I remember how sharp that contrast felt - open space and exposure balanced against dense woodland.
"It’s just three miles, which makes it widely accessible, but it carries the weight of a full mountain hike in the space of an afternoon. That balance of scale and simplicity is everything."
Lose yourself in the Kielder Forest - a perfect setting for a cosy autumn walk
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Kielder Forest, Northumberland
Or lose yourself in the Kielder Forest - a perfect setting for a cosy autumn walk. The travel expert explained: "What defines Kielder is immersion, the sheer presence of the forest, and the absence of noise. England’s largest man-made forest surrounds you with a silence that takes over as soon as you step inside.
"The trails weave past lakes and under heavy pine, and I found myself slowing down naturally; this place set its own pace. As I slowed, details sharpened for me - light breaking through the canopy, the smell of resin, birdsong carrying across the lake. A day walk here gives you the rare memory of what deep, uninterrupted forest feels like."
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