Dumfries & Galloway is a largely unspoilt area that enjoys some great scenic views across the coast and countryside. Dotted with castles, reflecting conflicts of the past visitors to the region can soak up the history and a range of delicious food and drink at farmers markets and food festivals.
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West Sussex on the south coast of England, is easily accessible from London by road and rail and offers a mixture of Wealden forest, chalk grassland, crystal clear river valleys, and coastline. The South Downs National Park covers a significant part of the county, with over half the county formed of protected countryside offering a multitude of activities including walking and biking. West Sussex is bordered by Surrey, Hampshire, East Sussex with views out to the English Channel.
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Somerset, in the south west of England is enveloped by Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Dorset and Devon and water in the form of the Severn Estuary and Bristol Channel with its huge tidal swing. The landscape of Somerset is varied, ranging from the wetlands and estuaries, to rolling hills across the wilderness of Exmoor, plunging cliffs and a network of caves and caverns in places like Cheddar Gorge. Pretty villages and places to eat or drink abound across the largely rural landscape. Popular coastal resorts include Minehead, Weston-super-mare, Brean and Burnham-on-sea.
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