Landscapes
Natural Settings
Walk in the footsteps of Bronze Age tribes on Mother Mountain (Mam Tor) and learn why the tor is said to "shiver". Today the Peak District is the second most visited national park in the world (second only to Mt Fuji, Japan). Climb the highest hill in Bradgate Park (home of England's nine-day queen) for a view of the distinctive beer-shaped folly of St John. Head to the coast and watch marsh harriers hunt wading birds on Freiston Shore, or strike out on foot in Beacon Hill Country Park and come face to face with free-roaming alpacas. Then delve into one of the world's most enduring legends in Sherwood Forest.
Best Natural Settings Around the Region
Beaconhill Country Park
In case you thought llamas only roamed the high Andes of South America, Leicestershire has its own version of llama - the alpaca, located in Beaconhill Country Park in the National Forest.
In case you thought llamas only roamed the high Andes of South America, Leicestershire has its own version of llama - the alpaca, located in Beaconhill Country Park in the National Forest.
RSPB Lincolnshire Wash Reserve
Freiston Shore and Frampton Marsh make up the wonderful Lincolnshire Wash nature reserve, which is home to a wealth of bird species. Get close views of roosting wading birds at high tide.
Freiston Shore and Frampton Marsh make up the wonderful Lincolnshire Wash nature reserve, which is home to a wealth of bird species. Get close views of roosting wading birds at high tide.
Attenborough Nature Reserve
Referred to by Sir David Attenborough as a 'lifeline to the natural world', the aptly named Attenborough Nature Reserve is a welcoming haven for wildlife and visitors alike.
Referred to by Sir David Attenborough as a 'lifeline to the natural world', the aptly named Attenborough Nature Reserve is a welcoming haven for wildlife and visitors alike.
Gibraltar Point
Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve is an area of some 430 hectares comprising sandy and muddy seashores, sand-dunes, salt marshes and freshwater habitats.
Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve is an area of some 430 hectares comprising sandy and muddy seashores, sand-dunes, salt marshes and freshwater habitats.
Salcey Forest (treetop walk)
At one time royal forests covered nearly a third of England's land surface and provided Medieval royalty with a source of hunting, food and revenue.
At one time royal forests covered nearly a third of England's land surface and provided Medieval royalty with a source of hunting, food and revenue.
