Cheddar gorge, Somerset

Why go Explore Britain’s biggest gorge, from dramatic cliffs rising 450ft to breathtaking stalactite caverns. With rolling hills as far as the eye can see, it’s no wonder that Cheddar Gorge is one of the UK’S natural marvels. Where to Stay Nyland Manor sits amid tranquil countryside but is just a short drive from Bath and Wells. Rooms from £110 (nylandmanor.co.uk). Don’t MISS Take the three-mile walk from Lookout Tower to the highest point to overlook Horseshoe Bend and The Pinnacles. Look out for dormice, great crested newts and horseshoe bats, as the gorge is a conservation area.