- Top 15 'off the beaten track' destinations to visit in the UK.
- Perfect for the school summer holidays.
- Revealed by Jeep and Ordnance Survey.
- Rugged Jeep Compass is ready for adventure and can be leased with Select.
Want to escape the crowds and get off the beaten track with the kids during the school summer holidays? Jeep is here to help.
The manufacturer has enlisted the help of mapping experts Ordnance Survey to come up with a top 15 list of the best ‘off the beaten track’ spots to visit with youngsters.
The run-down encompasses colossal caves, empty stretches of beaches, and hidden waterfalls.
And they’re all FREE to visit - helping you to save dosh while the wee ones are away from the classroom.
In fact, Jeep and Ordnance Survey have put together a list of 100 locations that you can explore with this interactive map.
Need a vehicle that’s ready for adventure? That’d be the Jeep Compass, which is front and centre of the firm’s ‘Get Lost' campaign - and which can be leased with Select Car Leasing for less than you might expect.
A new Jeep survey has also shed some new light on what parents prioritise when it comes to day trips with kids. More than half of parents (56%) want to avoid tourist hotspots over the summer while 44% of the 1,000 parents polled said they end up taking their children to the same places over and over again.
One of the main reasons for that was ‘not having time to research new places to visit' (28%).
Overall, Families spend an average of £425 on their kids’ summer holiday activities, but 61% say the cost-of-living crisis is affecting their summer holiday plans with their children.
Kris Cholmondeley, Managing Director at Jeep UK said: “We’ve focused our top 15 ‘off the beaten track’ outdoor locations on places that are free to visit, as keeping costs down is a top priority for parents. These locations showcase the very best of the Great British outdoors, yet those that are lesser known to the wider public.”
So, get visiting them while you can before word gets out!
Shingle Street, Suffolk
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Shingle Street and its naturally occurring lagoon is a great place to unwind. A sunrise swim here is like being on another planet.
Categories: Swimming, Wildlife, Beach
Higger Tor, Peak District
A beautiful rocky vantage point in the Peak District is just a short walk from the car park.
Categories: Viewpoint, Walking, Dogs
Grasmere Common, Lake District
A quieter area of the Lake District with a unique landscape. Nearby is Black Moss Pot, a lovely spot for wild swimming. About a 45-minute walk from the nearest village.
Categories: Swimming, Hiking, Mountain Biking
Porth Joke Beach, Cornwall
A quiet cove with golden sands, perfect for beachcombing and quiet picnics.
Categories: Picnics, Family, Swimming, Beach
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
A unique abandoned boat house next to a lake - formerly used by residents of a nearby 19th-century Victorian mansion.
Categories: Walking, Dogs, Picnics
Llŷn Peninsula, Pwllheli
A lesser-visited peninsula with serene beaches and quiet coastal paths. Especially quiet out of season.
Categories: Beach, Watersports, Wildlife
Fall Bay, Rhossili, Swansea
Vast sandy stretches and views of Worm’s Head.
Categories: Beach, Swimming, Family, Coastal
Arthog Waterfalls, Snowdonia National Park
A moderate uphill walk through ancient woods and traditional Welsh stone walls will uncover a group of waterfalls cascading down the hillside.
Categories: Waterfall, Hiking, Photography, Dogs
Gronant Dunes, Prestatyn
Sand dunes and beaches to die for, this is a perfect spot to let kids and dogs run free. It’s an ideal spot to watch the sun go down as well.
Categories: Dogs, Beach
Porth y Ogof, Brecon
The largest entrance of any cave in Wales, deep in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).
Categories: Caving, Walking
Aberlady Bay, East Lothian
A haven for birdwatchers, this peaceful bay offers pleasant coastal walks.
Categories: Wildlife, Birdwatching, Beach, Walking
Loch Skeen, Moffat
Tucked away in the Southern Uplands, Loch Skeen is perfect for a tranquil day of fishing and easy walks. It feeds the 60-metre-high Grey Mare’s Tail waterfall.
Categories: Fishing, Walking, Waterfall, Scenic
Talisker Bay, Isle of Skye
Talisker Bay has a quiet secluded beach best visited at low tide. To reach it, there’s a pleasant 20-minute walk through green fields. When the tide is out beyond the rocks, you’ll marvel at its black volcanic sands.
Categories: Walking, Photography, Island, Coastal
Lindisfarne, Holy Island
Holy Island is a pint-sized island that holds pubs and cafés a-plenty, coastal Lindisfarne Castle and ancient Lindisfarne Priory.
Categories: Historic, Ancient Ruins, Walking, Dogs
Schiehallion, Perth and Kinross
A peaceful hike up Schiehallion offers breathtaking views of the Scottish Highlands.
Categories: Hiking, Viewpoints, Climbing
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