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JURASSIC COAST, ENGLAND
The Jurassic Coast is a World Heritage Site located on the southern coast of England, spanning 96 miles from Exmouth to Studland Bay in Dorset. It is renowned for its most photographed feature, Durdle Door, a stunning arch shaped by the forces of nature, stranded out at sea. However, there are many other attractions in this scenic region of England. Corfe Castle was one of the first royal palaces built after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Today, it stands as an atmospheric ruin atop a 55-meter hill in a picturesque location. The area also boasts historic ruins, a thriving craft beer scene, numerous opportunities for great hiking, and some of the most charming seaside towns in England.
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GLENCOE, SCOTLAND
Glencoe is a steep-sided valley in the Scottish Highlands where dramatic buttressed mountains and rocky peaks, tower over one of the finest roads in the country. There are easy woodland strolls and challenging mountain hikes; both of which can be completed in an atmospheric pub with local whiskies and cheery Scottish banter. One of the highlights of Glencoe is Glen Etive – a picturesque stretch of road featured in the James Bond movie, Skyfall.
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ISLE OF SKYE, SCOTLAND
The Isle of Skye, just off the northwest coast of Scotland is a rugged landscape with picturesque fishing villages, medieval castles and a host of outdoor adventures. The 50-mile-long island is the largest and most popular of the Inner Hebrides. It’s one of the best places to visit in the Scottish Highlands for impressive scenery, clan history and wildlife spotting. Isle of Skye is a top destination for hiking and the outdoors. The Trotternish Peninsula is a landscape of strange geological shapes and the Cuillin Mountain Range has 12 Munros – mountain peaks above 3,000 feet.