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Lots of holidaymakers travel overseas in search of clear blue water and soft white sand, without realising they can find the same beauty right here in the UK. One West Country beach has recently gone viral after being featured in a popular TikTok video. With small waterfalls, pale sandy shores and sparkling clear sea, this hidden gem in Cornwall is a place that truly stands out. Photo © Jim Champion ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) The cove is known for its striking caves and unusual rock

For anyone scared of heights, darkness or both, being lowered nearly 400 feet through a waterfall into a cave might sound quite frightening. Yet many visitors have been amazed by their journey into this hidden gem in Yorkshire, where twice a year people can be lowered into the huge cavern using a winch system. Thanks to the Bradford Pothole Club and the Craven Pothole Club, brave visitors sit on a small seat that slowly carries them down to the floor of the chamber in just a

The UK has some incredible natural landmarks, including well known waterfalls such as this hidden gem in the Yorkshire Dales. This three tier waterfall has been admired for centuries. Famous names like William Wordsworth once visited, and it has even appeared in a major Hollywood film. One group clearly impressed by the falls was the Yorkshire TikTok page Adventures in Yorkshire, known online as @adve_nturesinyorkshire. Photo © David Dixon ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) They posted video

Gayle Beck flows through the heart of this small market town in the Yorkshire Dales, before joining the River Ure nearby. This hidden gem recently topped a list of the most charming towns in Yorkshire, created by Hotels.com. The judges praised its pretty stone streets and houses, as well as its local attractions and long history. Photo © Alan Murray-Rust ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) They said: “The town is made up of lovely old stone cottages set around the beautiful beck and its own s

Over the past month, online searches for waterfall walks near me have jumped by 250 per cent, as more people head outdoors to shake off the January blues and enjoy time in nature. Holiday experts at Sally’s Cottages studied TikTok data to uncover the UK’s best and most hidden waterfall walks. This hidden gem, located between West Quantoxhead and Doniford near Watchet in Somerset, has two waterfalls and secured third place on the list. Photo © Colin Park ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) The

Waterfalls are one of nature’s simple joys. Whether they are tall and powerful as they pour over cliffs, or small streams trickling over smooth stones, they always seem to leave you feeling amazed. The UK has some truly stunning waterfalls, and many of the best can be found among the fells and lakes of the Lake District, making them an easy trip from Greater Manchester. Aira Force at Ullswater and Rydal Falls near Rydal are two of the most famous, but there is another waterfa

Surrey has plenty of pretty villages and lively market towns, but one tiny spot stands out because of its peaceful setting and tucked away location. This hidden gem is a quiet hamlet just outside Abinger Hammer, south of Dorking and east of Guildford, and it feels like a true countryside escape. Surrounded by thick woodland, this calm corner sits on the gentle slopes of Leith Hill and can be reached by narrow country lanes off the A25. It is encircled by National Trust land,

Tucked away less than 30 minutes from Oldham is a hidden beauty spot with a magical past, a waterfall and even a fairy bridge. This hidden gem in Rochdale sits beneath a tall railway viaduct inside a narrow gorge once known as The Thrutch. Visitors who come to explore can discover a secret waterfall and the famous fairy bridge. There is also a hidden cave called the Fairies Chapel, where you can see a stone pulpit along with carved reading desks and seats. Image credit: Photo

When you travel around Yorkshire, it is easy to see how lucky we are to have some of the finest countryside in the world. From the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales to the dramatic views along the Yorkshire Coast, nature is all around us. With so many famous landmarks, it is no surprise that there are also hidden gems waiting to be discovered, and this hidden gem is one of the best. Photo © John H Darch ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) Although North Yorkshire is known for spectacular w

The UK is full of pretty villages that feel as though time has stood still for hundreds of years. From cobbled lanes to tucked away waterfalls, these places are packed with little surprises waiting to be explored. One village that stands out is this hidden gem in Lancashire, which feels like stepping straight into the past. Photo © David Dixon ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) Set within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Downham is often described as being frozen in