When you live in Glasgow, it is easy to forget just how much incredible Scottish scenery is right on your doorstep. With busy city life, we do not always make the time to head out and explore the countryside around us. One area that many Glaswegians overlook is the southwest of Scotland. This wide open region is filled with peaceful forests, scenic walking trails and beautiful landscapes, and it is simple to reach by car. Photo © Duncan McNaught ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) Outdoor ret

After a busy week, the weekend finally arrives and it is time to decide how to make the most of your days off. With warm weather and sunshine across much of Scotland, plenty of people will be heading outdoors to explore. When the sun is out, the beach is always a popular choice, and we recently spent a day at Scotland’s top seaside destination to see if it really deserved the praise. Photo © Rude Health ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) If you would rather enjoy something quieter and more re

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

There is something special about a waterfall, from the way the water crashes down to the calming sound it makes as it flows. New research has now revealed the best hidden waterfalls in the UK, and the number one spot is only a 90 minute drive from Greater Manchester. This hidden gem in North Wales has been named the UK’s best hidden waterfall by Sally’s Cottages. Photo © Ceri Thomas ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) The team looked at TikTok data to find beautiful waterfall walks that have

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

The UK is packed with incredible natural landmarks, from dramatic cliffs to peaceful woodland waterfalls. Holiday experts at Sally Cottages studied TikTok data to reveal the top 10 hidden waterfall walks across the UK. This hidden gem on the beautiful Isle of Skye came in second place thanks to its powerful flow after heavy rainfall. Photo © Bob Jones ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) This hidden gem is surprisingly easy to reach on the quiet island, as it runs along the burn that supplies

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,

Some waterfalls crash loudly over sharp rocks, filling the air with noise, while others drift softly from tall cliffs in gentle curtains of mist. Out of the 10 main types of waterfalls, the horsetail style is known for its calm and graceful look, and North Wales is home to one of the finest examples. It may not be the tallest in the area, as Pistyll y Llyn in the Cambrian Mountains rises higher and is one of the tallest waterfalls in the UK. Photo © Ceri Thomas ( cc-by-sa/2