Roaming the Twin Isles of England | An eleven-day in-depth tour of the English countryside and the Scottish Highlands
Core of the trip:
① Experience the most representative regions of England and Scotland in depth, integrating urban customs, idyllic poetry and wilderness pride.
② According to your preference, two experience plans are provided: sightseeing and outdoor exploration in the two major national parks of Peak District and Lake District.
③ The itinerary is soothing, and each destination will be stayed for two nights in a row. A family manor or country hotel with strong British style will be selected.
④ Visit Cotswolds, the most beautiful countryside in Britain, and the ancient city of Bath, a Georgian architectural model.
⑤ Experience cave exploration and river tracing in the peak area; Hike to the summit of beautiful mountain trails in the Lake District.
From London, first visit Kew Gardens, the Royal Botanical Gardens. As a country that loves gardening, it is home to the largest and richest plant collection in the world.
In the afternoon, it takes about 2 hours to take a bus to Bath and stay in a residence built in 1835, which perfectly retains the British Georgian architectural style. The atmosphere is relaxed, the rooms are spacious and comfortable, the common areas are decorated with paintings from the owner’s private collection and boast an exquisite garden courtyard.
Accommodation: Select English-style estates
The Cotswolds are Britain’s best-preserved and most exquisite pastoral countryside. This land of ancient forests, wildflower meadows, gurgling streams and rolling hills is dotted with honey-colored stone farmhouses dating back to the 14 th century, which inspired Jane Austen and Lewis Carroll.
The guide will take you through 3 to 4 classic villages; Experience parts of the famous’ Cotswolds Trail ‘; And walk into an authentic English tavern and taste farm dishes cooked with local ingredients.
Dining: Breakfast
Accommodation: Select English Estates
The history of Bath began with ancient Roman spas, developed through the wool industry in the Middle Ages, and evolved into what it is today under George III: an elegant hill town with neoclassical Palladian architecture, which is as beautiful as London and Edinburgh.
Visit the ruins of the ancient Roman baths, built in 70 AD, and the Abbey of Bath, famous for its “Jacob’s Ladder” stone carvings. Stroll through the 18 th-century English manor and the Avon Riverside Path. The guide will also take you to visit the excellent independent bookstores and home furnishing stores in the city in due course, and recommend local taverns for lunch.
In the afternoon, it takes about 3 hours by bus to Peak District National Park, and stays in an English manor in a quiet village. The interior is warm, and its affiliated restaurant offers excellent country cuisine.
Accommodation: Select English-style estates
Peak District National Park is located in the center of England, with a high terrain, and is famous for cave exploration and road cycling. You can choose any of the following options:
Day 5 Travel to Lake District National Park, half-day tour
Approximately 3 hours drive to Lake District National Park, with a half-day tour in the afternoon. Today, stay at an English-style manor hotel opened since 1890, close to Lake Windermere. Its garden paths lead directly to the lakeside, which is quiet and private.
In the afternoon, visit the quiet and beautiful Lake Grasmere and the village of the same name, which is the former residence of romantic poet william wordsworth. A tavern with a history of more than 200 years at the entrance of the village has a simple interior, and it still retains the seats used by poets. It is a common gathering place for British poets.
Dining: Breakfast
Accommodation: Select English-style estates
Day 6 Lake District National Park Exploration
The Lake District is the national park with the highest comprehensive score in Britain, which is both beautiful and majestic. Depending on your preferences, you can choose from the following options:
Option B (Outdoor Exploration) According to your physical fitness and weather, choose the most suitable hiking route, which can challenge Scafell, the highest peak in England, or Helverin, the third highest peak.
Approximately 3 hours drive to Edinburgh with a half-day tour of the city in the afternoon.
Approximately 3.5 hours drive to Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the UK, and visit the Glencoe Valley. It presents the classic features of the wasteland of the Scottish Highlands, and also witnesses the historical tragedy of the massacre of members of the Macdonald clan in 1692 because they failed to swear allegiance in time.
The guide will take you away from the main road and take a light hike for about 3 hours in the afternoon to explore the secrets of waterfalls and valleys with fewer tourists.
Accommodation: Select Country Inns
Approximately 3 hours drive to the Isle of Skye. In the afternoon, hike the Old Man’s Stone Trail and visit the basalt wonders formed by a volcanic eruption 2.8 billion years ago (about 2 hours hike). For dinner, enjoy cider-flavored fried pork belly and 28-day dry-cooked ribeye steak at a bistro.
In the morning hike on the Quereying Mountain Trail (about 4 hours). There are rocks and clouds here. On the way, you can overlook the mountains, wasteland and the hazy sea and sky in the distance. Compared with Old Man’s Stone, there are fewer tourists here, and the guide will take you off in the early morning to enjoy the fun of walking alone in the wilderness.
For lunch, we recommend a seafood restaurant that serves fresh mussels and scallops. Head to the lighthouse at the western end of the island in the evening, and enjoy a three-course dinner with wine at a creative seafood restaurant.
It takes about 3 hours to ride, pass through Loch Ness, and drop off to Inverness Airport. The trip ended successfully.
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