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Fancy scrambling down the side of a Cumbrian Ghyll in a wetsuit, exploring Cheddar Gorge or surfing in Cornwall?

Even if that sounds extreme, we still have plenty of suggestions for savouring our beautiful countryside – from our favourite scenic cycle routes, walking and hiking destinations, to the best places to catch some open air entertainment.

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A breath of fresh air

Lancaster Canal; flickr;

Boating Experiences

A unique way to explore England.

Minack Theatre, Cornwall; Visit Britain Images;

Open air entertainment

Savour Shakespeare under the stars at The Minack or wave your flag at Proms in the Park.

Camping, Cumbria; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Go camping

Sites to suit all moods - from quiet beaches and Gypsy caravans to secluded woodland havens.

The great outdoors

Hang Gliding in Derbyshire; Copyright: Visti Britain Images;

Outdoor Activities

Explore the great outdoors

Outdoor Activities

Cycling in the Lake District; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Scenic Cycle Routes

Great routes with stunning views around England.

Scenic Cycle Routes

On two feet...

Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Top 10 Walking & Hiking Destinations

Our top 10 walking and hiking destinations.

Blea Tarn, Lake District; David-Mann;

Hills And Peaks

Tackle a mountain or two in the Lake District, Peak District or Yorkshire Dales.

Man O'War Bay, Dorset; Kath Brewer;

Coastal Walks

Explore the spectacular coastline of the Lizard and the South West Coastal Path for smuggler caves.

Want something to do?

Copyright: Leigh Simpson;

GLYNDEBOURNE

Cheddar Caves, Somerset; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

CAVING IN CHEDDAR GORGE

Mendip Hills, Somerset; Scott Thomson;

BUSHCRAFT COURSE IN SOMERSET

NORFOLK BROADS SAILING Norfolk Broads Sailing; Copyright: East of England Tourism;

Norfolk Broads Sailing; Copyright: East of England Tourism;

MOOR TO SEA CYCLE ROUTE Moor to Sea Cycle, Yorkshire; Copyright: Photolibrary;

Moor to Sea Cycle, Yorkshire; Copyright: Photolibrary;

LITTLE THATCH IN LYMINGTON Little Thatch Cottage, New Forest; Copyright: Little Thatch Cottage;

Little Thatch Cottage, New Forest; Copyright: Little Thatch Cottage;

HITCHCOCK WALK Hitchcock Sculpture, London; Paul Dean;

Hitchcock Sculpture, London; Paul Dean;

Cliveden House, Berkshire; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

SAILING IN LANGSTONE HARBOUR Langstone Harbour Sailing; Mike Ashton;

Langstone Harbour Sailing; Mike Ashton;

HELVELLYN PEAK Helvellyn Peak; Copyright: Davis Willis/Cumbria Tourism;

Helvellyn Peak; Copyright: Davis Willis/Cumbria Tourism;

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park; ©LLDC;

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park; ©LLDC;

FISH FOR SUPPER ON THE RIVER LYNE Shank Wood Log Cabin, Cumbria; Copyright: Sarah Wilson;

Shank Wood Log Cabin, Cumbria; Copyright: Sarah Wilson;

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ENGLAND HAS OVER 200 MOUNTAINS, MOST OF THEM LOCATED WITHIN THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK.

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