Look up at Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, from Fort William (www.visit-fortwilliam.co.uk).
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Things to see and do in the UK
Be sure to see Dumfries in southern Scotland, former home of Robert Burns, Scotland's most celebrated poet. See his very own chair at the Globe Inn (www.globeinndumfries.co.uk) in the centre of town.
The Cairngorms National Park is a mass of unspoilt countryside, featuring mountains, fivers, locks, forest and oodles of wildlife. As well as hiking and mountain climbing, visitors can enjoy bird watching, beautiful camping grounds, and great skiing in the winter.
Located in the Wye Valley in picturesque South Wales, the Chepstow Castle occupies a commanding position on the banks of the River Wye guarding what was once a strategically important crossing point on the river. Construction of the castle began in 1066 just after the Battle of Hastings for William the Conqueror, and was the first castle in Britain to be built entirely of stone. The two towers were later added by the Earl of Pembroke around 1200 and his sons added a gatehouse and barbican. During the 16th century, Richard Bigod III added more comfortable living quarters and the place became more like a palace than a castle. It was to later serve as a prison for Henry Marten, a signatory to the death warrant of King Charles I, following the Restoration of Charles II in 1660. The castle opened its doors to tourists for the first time in 1953 and today welcomes guests with life-size models of its former inhabitants and rulers. The award-winning Chepstow Museum is in the 18th-centurey Town House located opposite the castle car park and tells the long history of the region.
Enjoy a pint of good Irish Guinness in the National Trust-owned Crown Liquor Saloon (www.crownbar.com), an ornate Victorian public house opposite Belfast's Grand Opera House (www.goh.co.uk).
The Royal Horticultural Society ranked these gardens as among the finest in the Channel Islands. The gardens are open every day from the beginning of April to the end of October.
Wonder at one of Ireland's most famous natural attractions, located on the Antrim coastline - the remarkable Giant's Causeway (www.giantscausewayofficialguide.com), whose hexagonal volcanic formations have fascinated visitors for centuries, and have taken their place in Irish legend.
Sample Scotland's favorite export, whisky. Between Inverness and Aberdeen you can follow the malt whisky trail (www.maltwhiskytrail.com) and visit working distilleries to learn about this national icon.
Dolmens (Neolithic tombs) are common on the island. Among them are Déhus Dolmen, near the yacht marina in the Vale, and La Catioroc, on a mound overlooking Perelle Bay (reputedly once a witches' meeting place).
Take a ride in a reclaimed London Underground carriage with the Alderney Railway (www.alderneyrailway.com). It's the only railway on the Channel Islands.
The Isle of Man is known for its narrow-gauge railways, but even those not sporting an anorak and carrying a notebook will enjoy the scenic ride the variety of railways that trundle around the island. Snaefell Mountain Railway climbs to the summit of Man's highest peak.
Yacht and boats lovers are drawn to Sark and Herm Island for its splendid sailing. Moorings are located at Havre Gosselin on the west coast of Sark, and at La Gréve de la Ville bay on the east coast.
St Anne's focal point is the town church, often referred to as the 'Cathedral of the Channel Islands' as it is one of the largest in the Channel Islands. It is also the home of the Alderney Society Museum, which documents the island's history from Neolithic times.
Erected between 3000 and 1600 BC, Stonehenge is a giant stone circle that stands on Salisbury Plain and is considered today to be one of the most famous surviving sites from the ancient world. The stones, which are up to 6.7m (22ft) high, attract hundreds of visitors every day, who come to marvel at the ingenuity of those who engineered the construction of the site and the techniques used to move and position the stones. There are also many burial mounds nearby, as well as long barrows from the Neolithic Age, the most famous of which is West Kennet Long Barrow.
Indulge in some watersports: Guernsey's location and mild climate provide great opportunities for swimming and sailing in particular.
Basking sharks and dolphins love the waters around the Isle of Man and can frequently be seen, often within one kilometre of the coast. The best time to see them are from mid-May to mid-August. See how many have been seen at: www.manxbaskingsharkwatch.com.
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