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Dorset on the south coast of England is just over 100 miles from London and is accessible in just over two hours by rail. Chill out in Dorset and explore the historic coastal scenery and stunning countryside alike. Venture into the landscape that inspired Thomas Hardy, through bluebell woods, across golden heaths and drink in the pretty villages with thatched cottages, attractive pubs and churches, all at your own pace.
County overview
The landlocked county of Powys in Wales borders the ceremonial counties of Clwyd, Gwynedd, Dyfed and Glamorgan, as well as Monmouthshire and the English border counties of Herefordshire and Shropshire. Powys has a population of around 135,000 people, with the larger towns at Newton, Ystradgynlais, Brecon and Welshpool. The landscape of Powys is dominated by the peaks of Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains, forests, reservoirs, river valleys and big skies.
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Shropshire or Salop, is a border county between England and Wales easily accessible from London and Birmingham by road and rail. The River Severn runs through Shropshire and into the Ironbridge Gorge, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and a UNESCO world heritage site, The Severn Valley offers spectacular scenery, walking and cycling opportunities. The Ironbridge area is part of Shropshire’s industrial heritage which remains important today as part of the county’s tourism industry with various museums and industrial attractions.
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