Best for… BLOWING AWAY THE COBWEBS
North Pennine Moors, North east England
Smothered in a thick layer of perfect purple heather from August to September, the North Pennine Moors are nothing if not striking. And this Special
Area of Conservation remains so throughout the rest of the year too. The landscape was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the late 80s, running between deep dales, upland rivers, hay meadows and stone-built villages. It’s home to plenty of hiking paths, including the quirkily named Isaac’s Tea Trail, named after Victorian tea seller and fundraiser Isaac Holden. Where to stay The cosy Lord Crewe Arms Hotel is set in the honey-stone village of Blanchland. Rooms start from £129pn including breakfast; lordcrewearmsblanchland.co.uk