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From dramatic coastlines to historic cities, explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites where walking holidays, outdoor adventures, and cultural journeys come together.

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Briançon UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cultural
France
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Collegiate Church of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas in the fortified old town of Briançon, part of the Vauban UNESCO World Heritage Site in the French Alps.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in Briançon UNESCO World Heritage Site

Fortified streets, mountain views and historic routes shape Briançon — a Vauban UNESCO World Heritage Site ideal for walking holidays and Alpine exploration.

Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cultural Landscape
England
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View across Derwentwater in the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site with forested shoreline and fells rising toward Skiddaw, a classic walking holiday landscape in Cumbria.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site

Fell tops, lakeshore paths & historic farming landscapes define the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site — ideal for self-guided walking holidays, mountain adventures & scenic routes across Cumbria.

Saltaire UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cultural
England
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Pedestrian bridge over the River Aire with historic Saltaire mill buildings and tower in autumn light.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in Saltaire UNESCO World Heritage Site

Canal paths, riverside walks & model village streets shape Saltaire — well-suited to self-guided walking holidays, heritage-led outdoor adventures & gentle routes in West Yorkshire.

Hadrian’s Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site
Mixed
England
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Hadrian’s Wall winding across the Whin Sill ridge in Northumberland, part of the UNESCO Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures along Hadrian’s Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site

Roman fortresses, Whin Sill ridges & open border landscapes define Hadrian’s Wall — perfect for self-guided walking holidays, historic routes & outdoor adventures along England’s northern frontier.

Tower of London UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cultural
England
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A cyclist pauses beside the Thames Path, looking toward the medieval stone walls and towers of the Tower of London on a bright, clear day.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures at the Tower of London UNESCO World Heritage Site

Riverside paths, historic docklands & landmark crossings frame the Tower of London — ideal for car-free walking holidays, Thames Path routes & urban outdoor adventures in central London.

Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cultural
Wales
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Caernarfon Castle beside the River Seiont and Menai Strait in Gwynedd, North Wales, with mountain views in the background.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in the Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd UNESCO World Heritage Site

Coastal fortresses, medieval town walls & sea-edge routes define this Gwynedd UNESCO site — well-suited to self-guided walking holidays, coastal adventures & historic paths in North Wales.

St Kilda UNESCO World Heritage Site
Mixed
Scotland
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Stone cottages of the abandoned village on St Kilda, Scotland, set against a grassy hillside and wide Atlantic sky in the remote Outer Hebrides.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures on St Kilda UNESCO World Heritage Site

Atlantic cliffs, abandoned settlements & remote island terrain define St Kilda — ideal for adventurous walking holidays, wildlife encounters & extreme-edge outdoor exploration in the Outer Hebrides.

Skellig Michael UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cultural
Ireland
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View of Skellig Michael’s rugged cliffs rising from the Atlantic Ocean, with stone steps and landing structures visible at the base of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in County Kerry, Ireland.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures on Skellig Michael UNESCO World Heritage Site

Stone steps, monastic ruins & sheer Atlantic cliffs shape Skellig Michael — perfect for once-in-a-lifetime walking holidays, heritage adventures & wild coastal experiences off County Kerry.

Burren & Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark
Natural
Ireland
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The Cliffs of Moher rising above the Atlantic Ocean with layered limestone cliffs, sea stack, and dramatic coastal views in County Clare, Ireland.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in the Burren & Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark

Limestone pavements, wildflower trails & towering sea cliffs define the Burren & Cliffs of Moher — ideal for self-guided walking holidays, geological adventures & coastal routes in County Clare.

City of Bath UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cultural
England
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Bath Abbey and historic Georgian buildings in the City of Bath UNESCO World Heritage Site, Somerset, South West England.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in the City of Bath UNESCO World Heritage Site

Georgian crescents, Roman remains & skyline walking routes shape Bath — perfect for self-guided walking holidays, cultural outdoor adventures & canal-side paths in Somerset.

Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cultural
England
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Stonehenge stone circle on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, part of the UNESCO Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites World Heritage Site
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures at Stonehenge & Avebury UNESCO World Heritage Site

Ancient stone circles, chalk downland & prehistoric trackways define Stonehenge & Avebury — ideal for self-guided walking holidays, historic routes & wide-open landscapes across Wiltshire.

Cornwall & West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cultural
England
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Historic engine house overlooking rolling countryside in the Cornwall & West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site, South West England.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in the Cornwall & West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site

Engine houses, moorland paths & coastal mining trails shape this UNESCO landscape — well-suited to self-guided walking holidays, heritage adventures & rugged routes across Cornwall and Devon.

Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site
Natural
England
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Old Harry Rocks chalk sea stacks on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site in Dorset, England, viewed from the South West Coast Path.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures on the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site

Fossil-rich cliffs, sweeping beaches & clifftop paths define the Jurassic Coast — perfect for self-guided walking holidays, coastal adventures & dramatic routes across Dorset and East Devon.

Giant’s Causeway UNESCO World Heritage Site
Natural
Northern Ireland
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Walking trail along the cliffs of the Giant’s Causeway UNESCO World Heritage Site on Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in the Giant’s Causeway UNESCO World Heritage Site

Basalt columns, clifftop trails & Atlantic headlands define the Giant’s Causeway — ideal for self-guided walking holidays, coastal adventures & legendary routes along Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast.