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I was in the pub last night and was asked what are the best views, etc that I've seen in the UK?
That question really put me on the spot! So after thinking for a couple of minutes I offered High Cup Nick, the Falkirk Wheel and seeing Hadrian's Wall for the first time as I hiked The Pennine Way, north to south, some years ago.
In that moment, I was just into my second pint and that's all that came to mind.
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Agree with High Cup Nick :) O0
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Reaching High Cup Nick on the Pennine Way was certainly one of the biggest "wow" moments when I first saw it.
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Whilst I would agree with High Cup, turning the corner and seeing Cauldron Snout for the first time was exceptional.
The other one that really sticks in my mind was when walking the SWCP. It was a red hot day and just before Woolacombe I saw a peregrine falcon perched on a rock, as I turned the corner Woolacombe beach was before me with surfers catching the waves. A memorable moment I guess more than a view but the one that reminds me a wonderful 630 miles!
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The view from Monsal Head in the Peak District
Seeing the Crowns Engine Houses perched on the rugged cliff face at Botallack on the Cornish coast, one of the highlights of my walks on the SWCP
In Sussex the view of the Seven Sisters from Seaford Head and seeing the Beachy Head lighthouse from the shore
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Sandwood Bay and the coast up to Cape Wrath.
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Agree with High Cup Nick :) O0
The best I have ever seen it was with a cloud inversion filling it to the foot of the cliffs but with no cloud out of the valley and snow on the tops to add the finishing touch.
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Suilven and the Assynt hills. No landscape quite like it in the UK.
I also love looking across from the west of Orkney on a clear day, and seeing the distant hills of the far North stretching out towards Cape Wrath - Ben Klibreck, Ben Loyal, Ben Hope, Cranstackie/Beinn Spionnaidh, and sometimes even the hills near Cape Wrath if I am lucky.
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the Falkirk Wheel..
The Falkirk Wheel is amazing, but The Kelpies took my breath away the first time that I saw them..
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From the top of Draycott sleights, looking out over the Bristol Channel, then round to Exmoor and the Quantocks, then the Somerset Levels and Glastonbury Tor.
With the sun setting it is just unbeatable!
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Another huge vote for High Cup O0 O0 O0 O0 O0
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Y Garn in Snowdonia on a clear day has to be up there, Snowdon and its train to the west amongst others, Tryfan, the cantilever, Llyn Idwal and Ogwen to the south and the Carneddau to the east.... shame that Elidir Fawr is obscuring the view of the whole of Anglesey to the north. .. Its only drawback in my opinion.
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Have to agree with High Cup Nick. Lets not tell too many of the “general public” about it though! The view of the Border Hotel in Kirk Yetholm is a pretty good sight too! ;D
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Have to agree with High Cup Nick. Lets not tell too many of the “general public” about it though! The view of the Border Hotel in Kirk Yetholm is a pretty good sight too! ;D
Especially if you were walking Northwards! ;D
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Agree with High Cup.
Also Northumberland from Hadrians Wall and Gormire Lake from the Cleveland Way-think it was Wainright who dubbed it "the best view in England".Matter of opinion but pretty damn good.
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Agree with High Cup Nick. My only visit there was a walk up from Dufton into a the battering Helm wind in thick fog. When I got there I sat and had a cuppa with some Pennine Way walkers bemoaning the lack of a view when the wind fell and the sky cleared briefly to reveal the awesome view.
Also, the view across Derwent Water to the north with Catbells rising on the side. In Scotland, standing in the bowl of Lochan Coire Michfarquar looking up at the castellated ridge of Ben Eighe. I agree with Richardh, little to beat looking across the Assynt hills. Finally, in Shetland, the view along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthouse.
We're so lucky to have these things in our minds eye.
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I will probably be lynched for letting out this secret but High Cup Nick has a smaller brother which is on a par especially after rain when waterfalls cascade down its sides. There is a good track a fair way up the bottom of it too:- Scordale in the Warcop Range.
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Another thumbs up for High Cup, on my Pennine Way walk two years ago, the sheer spectacle of the view as it opened up, totally overwhelming. I've done plenty journeys across the world, High Cup stands high on the list with what I've saw
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. In Scotland, standing in the bowl of Lochan Coire Michfarquar looking up at the castellated ridge of Ben Eighe. I agree with Richardh, little to beat looking across the Assynt hills. Finally, in Shetland, the view along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthouse.
I must visit Coire Mhic Fearchair sometime, the triple buttress is one of the best pieces of mountain architecture in Britain. What a place for a wild camp, if I can find a spot amongst the boulders.
And I've been to Eshaness many a time - stunning coastline.
Edit - and I have High Cup Nick to look forward to too!
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Three vistas left me in total awe, the first time i cast eyes upon them.
Driving down Glen Coe valley, with the mountains towering on top of you, almost as if they were about to fall on top of you.
Turning the corner into Kintail, opposite Eilean Donan castle, with the five sisters surrounding you, and Skye on the distant horizon, that ones pretty special.
The final view is from the Wynford Vaughn Thomas memorial platform outside Machynlleth, with the whole of Northern Snowdonia on the distant horizon.
On a really clear day in winter, that view is amazing.
I still think Glen Coe is pretty special though, even though ive only seen it twice.
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Got to agree with Coire Mhic Fearchair absolutely stunning.
I would also add the walk between Kinlochourn and Barrisdale.
If I could add something, Corrour bothy in the Cairngorms has a toilet building to the side. The door faces to Glen Tilt. If using the facilities with the door ajar, its got to be the best room with a view!
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Driving down Glen Coe valley, with the mountains towering on top of you, almost as if they were about to fall on top of you.
If we are including driving routes, I would agree with Glen Coe, particularly when the sky above Rannoch Moor is almost black, highlighting the brightest rainbow ever seen. Another road with exceptional views is on the south side of Loch Ness. Several times I have seen car in front brake sharply when confronted with the view on cresting the hill. Mellon Udrigle beach on the west coast of Scotland has white sand, turquoise water and the Assynt mountains to the north.
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I would agree without hesitation with those mentioned on here. The Torridon 'coire much fiercer' triple buttresses and the hills in Sutherland. Can I add some more...From the summit of Beinn Dearg Mhor, above the road down to loch Slapin, where the views out over the previously visited black and red Cuillin are very fine and on Curved Ridge on the way to Stob Dearg where the views of the classic Rannoch wall routes and out over glen Coe are to be savoured.
The circular walking route from Feshie Bridge and back following Glen Feshie, Glen Geldie, the Lairig Ghru and back to Feshie Bridge via Loch an Eilein is a grand walk....just a wee bit of minor road up to Achlean.
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Agree with High Cup, been twice.
View from Ingleborough on a clear day is good too, can just see the Irish sea.
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I wouldn't say that I've got a best view, there's so many stunning and beautiful views. Iremmeber a view looking down Glenfinnan with the Monument at the head of the loch. Stunning!
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My first view of a Cornish coast, the Camel estuary across to Stepper Point - aged 13 - never forgotten. I'd only known the holidays on shingle beaches and grey seas of Sussex. The amazing vista of intense blue sea, sandy beach and rugged cliffs were mind blowing.
It's influenced my life ever since. Initially more holidays then moving to the southwest and eventually even embracing the delights of Doom Bar!
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Win Green Hill near Shaftesbury.
Spectacular views of Cranborne Chase, New Forest, Isle of Wight, Purbecks & on a very clear day - Glastonbury Tor.
Well worth a visit if you are in the area.
Great walking country.
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[font=]Coire Mhic Fearchair is a fantastic place, camped up there a few years ago and it was spectacular. However, my vote would also have to be for the views from one of the Assynt hills - you could take your pick really. A truly breath taking place! When it comes to the best view in the UK I definitely think it would be somewhere in the North West of Scotland that would take the crown.
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Coming down south, walking down the Selborne zigzag on a bright autumn morning is stunning, with the colours across the village and the valley and lythes, made slightly 'Quatermass' like by the giant golfballs. Then a couple of miles southeast to the eastern side of Noar Hill, described by the travel writer and keen walker Bill Bryson as an almost perfect view over English countryside.
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The view into a deserted Kynance Cove, at low tide from above the path from the car park. Never tire of it different every time with the sea and the seasons. An amazing body boarding spot too. As the waves sweeping in from the Atlantic reflect and interact from the cliff face to form an ever changing series of A frames trying their utmost to throw you on to the rocks. Heavon on water.
Just don't visit during the summer, as it is full of folk.
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BuzyG - I was down there in October, camped at Teneriffe Campsite for the night then walked from there to Kynance Cove.
Half term so when I saw the stream of people coming to/fro the carpark, I gave the cafe a miss & looped back to the campsite.
Nice clifftop walk.
Great thing about the UK - For a small group of islands, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to 'Best Views'
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Night climb up Snowdon for the best sunrise you will ever see. Above the cloud base and blue sky. Me and the other half only go at night, one because we are generally on the summit alone and two it puts off the hundreds of tourist ha!
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Night climb up Snowdon for the best sunrise you will ever see. Above the cloud base and blue sky. Me and the other half only go at night, one because we are generally on the summit alone and two it puts off the hundreds of tourist ha!
I have seen a couple of sunrises from Snowdon’s summit, one complete with a cloud inversion. It is well worth the early start and you can have the summit to yourself.
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@bigfootmike.
Like you I've seen a fair few and no matter what mountain I summit it's the best by far for sunrise. Only other that matches is on the Glyders looking across Tryfan (our have mountain in the world) towards crib goch and Snowdon.. ....now that's a view
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+1 for High Cup Nick ,it is special. St Michaels Mount in Cornwall and views of Ailsa Craig in Scotland are also good.
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How about the Black Cuillin from Elgol, which I saw in 1966 and still remember.
Rather more convenient - Kinder Scout from the Shooting Cabin, which is just 30 minutes from my house!
High Cup Nick? Shame visibility was down to 10 yards when I was there.
Dave