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From breathtaking mountain peaks to a spectacular coastline and historic market towns, Britain is home to some incredibly beautiful places. Here is a selection of our favourite romantic places to visit this Valentine’s Day 2023. <\/p>

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Published: Monday, 06 February 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Britain\u2019s beautiful landscapes feature picturesque waterfalls, stunning coastal views and charming castles, while our historical cities, towns and villages offer the perfect holiday destination for a romantic weekend break<\/a>. It is easy to see why the UK\u2019s landscape continues to provide a cinematic backdrop to romantic films and TV shows<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ahead of Valentine\u2019s Day 2023, we look at a selection of the most beautiful places to visit in Britain. We\u2019ve also compiled a gift guide of Valentine\u2019s Day gifts<\/a> for the outdoors lover in your life.<\/p>\n

Most beautiful landscapes in Britain<\/h2>\n

Lake District<\/h3>\n

Few things in these islands can match the natural beauty of the Lake District<\/a>. These stunning English fells stand tall, hiding lengthy lakes amongst sumptuous valleys. There are countless little villages worth staying in to get away from it all. It\u2019s easy to see why the region inspired poets<\/a> and writers like Wordsworth and Wainwright.<\/p>\n

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The view from Haystacks with High Stile separating Ennerdale and Crummock Waters, The Lake District, Cumbria, England\/Credit: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Almost everywhere in Lakeland offers relaxing isolation and hill walking<\/a> of all varieties, from gentle strolls along winding rivers, to tackling Scafell Pike, England\u2019s highest peak from which you can see Scotland, Ireland, Wales and the Isle of Man on a clear day.<\/p>\n

Best walks in the Lake District National Park<\/a><\/h4>\n

Of all the national parks in Britain, the Lake District in Cumbria is arguably the most celebrated \u2013 discover the the area\u2019s fells, rivers, waters and towns with our favourite walks<\/p>\n

The Lake District National Park comprises 912 square miles of high mountains, lakes, rivers and coastline, and receives almost 16 million visitors a year. No wonder, then, that it was loved so dearly by Beatrix potter, Alfred Wainwright, Arthur Ransome and William and Dorothy Wordsworth.<\/p>\n

See the best walks in the Lake District National Park<\/a><\/p>\n

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New Forest<\/h3>\n

The New Forest in Hampshire<\/a> is, to some, deceptively named. Far from a thick green blanket of trees covering he majority of this country, it is a balance of woods and open countryside. While there are wooded areas of varying sizes and densities, it is largely made up of heathland, smattered with heather and horses.<\/p>\n

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New Forest Pony and reflection<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

It is area brimming with wildlife as well as livestock and domestic animals that you will encounter at regular intervals as you amble along the attractive, level landscape that stretches out from the coast at Lymington, up towards Salisbury.<\/p>\n

Best walks in New Forest National Park<\/a><\/h4>\n

New Forest National Park is famed for its beautiful heathland and myriad forest trails \u2013 discover its beauty on foot with our favourite hikes.<\/p>\n

The New Forest is anything but new. It was created by William the Conqueror in 1079 as a place where he could hunt deer and wild pigs \u2013 the so called \u2018beasts of the chase\u2019. Nowadays, the landscape\u2019s use has change dramatically, largely thanks to the designation of the New Forest National Park in 2005.<\/p>\n

From vast heathland hills and ancient trees, to butterflies, reptiles, wading birds and wild ponies, the national park is a vital refuge for some of Britain\u2019s most precious species.<\/p>\n

See our guide to the best walks in the New Forest National Park<\/a><\/p>\n

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Snowdonia<\/h3>\n

In the north west of Wales, on the edge of Snowdonia National Park<\/a>, the village of Portmeirion is an enchanting place. Its vibrantly coloured cottages look quite continental in their design, while Victorian castellated mansion Castell Deudraeth looks as British a building as they come.<\/p>\n

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Landscape from top of Cadair Idris mountain in Snowdonia National Park over Llyn y Gader with cloudy stormy sky<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Swallow Falls<\/a>\u00a0in Snowdonia National Park is regarded as one of the country\u2019s most beautiful natural locations. Elsewhere, the beautiful Cwm Pennant valley provides a little more seclusion for the romantics who want to forget the outside world for a while. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Best walks in Snowdonia National Park<\/a><\/h4>\n

Packed with great mountain climbs, idyllic river walks, lakeside rambles and coastal hikes, Snowdonia National Park is the perfect getaway location for hiking \u2013 our pick of the best walks in Snowdonia, Wales.<\/p>\n

Snowdonia National Park covers 823 square miles of north-west Wales and contains the country\u2019s highest peak, Snowdon.<\/p>\n

The region, designated as a national park in 1951, was sculpted by glaciers, leaving behind a spectacular landscape of craggy mountains and hills, deep valleys and over 100 lakes.<\/p>\n

See our favourite Snowdonia walks<\/a><\/p>\n

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Yorkshire Dales<\/h3>\n

The Yorkshire Dales<\/a> offer glorious hills, stunning waterfalls<\/a> (Hardraw Force, Janet\u2019s Foss and Aysgarth Falls in particular) and pretty farm villages populated with many a pleasant pub. Again, it\u2019s an area of northern England that is perfect for hill walking, although here the peaks are considerably less high than those in Lakeland.<\/p>\n

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Stonesdale Beck flows below Stonesdale Bridge on Stonesdale Moor in Upper Swaledale, part of Yorkshire Dales National Park\/Credit: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

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