Encompassing rugged limestone dales, peat-covered moorlands and picturesque market towns, the Peak District is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between Sheffield and Manchester. Hop across the famed stepping stones in the spectacular gorge of Dovedale and marvel at the grand manor of Chatsworth House before exploring the quaint village of Edale along the Pennine Way. Characterful pubs and guesthouses dot the region while the sublime formations of Poole’s Cavern lie below.

Encompassing rugged river valleys, extensive limestone cave systems and villages drenched in charm, the Yorkshire Dales straddles the Pennines in England’s north. Boot up to walk the Dales Way or take on the Three Peaks challenge, then soak up the scenery onboard one of the steam locomotive heritage railways. Wander through the 12th-century monastery ruins of Bolton Abbey Estate, then bunk down at one of the charming village B&Bs.

Surrounded by glacial-carved mountains and charismatic English villages, Lake Windermere sprawls within the Lake District National Park. Delve into the World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere where she wrote many of her children’s books and hike to the region’s highest peak of Scafell Pike for magnificent views. Travel by historic steam locomotives along the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, then feast on traditional English fare at one of the local village pubs.