Where to go on holiday in March 2023 - Condé Nast Traveller

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Temperature: 19°C high; 13°C low Season: spring Travel time from UK: 2 hours 35 minutes Time difference: GMT +1 Nothing brings a spring to the step quite like the sight of Italy's glorious Amalfi coast. Particularly in March, when its vertiginous twists are bathed in a daily average eight hours of sun. Cliffs plunge into the Tyrrhenian Sea, topped with grand palazzos and smart hotels. Narrow, Roman lanes are stuffed with limoncello stalls flogging the boozy spoils of Sorrento's famous fruit. Its snoozy air and pastel-coloured houses are pure Italian cinema: you might even swear you've seen a young Sophia Loren looking impossibly saucy by the quay. Do as the Italians do and spend the lazy, romantic days enjoying a long aperitivo . Don't miss fresh fritto misto at Marina Grande, the town's old fishing harbour, or Michelin-starred Il Buco in the cellars of an old monastery, where chef Peppe Aversa serves seasonal ingredients under a stone-hewn, vaulted ceiling. Th...
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The Yorkshire path named as one of the UK's most stunning walks - Yorkshire Live

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A Yorkshire trail has been named one of the UK's most beautiful walks.

The Coast to Coast path through the Yorkshire Dales has been named as one of the top ten stunning strolls in the country by walkers. The Dales national park has also been ranked as the second most popular national park in the country.

Research by holiday cottage rental company Sykes Holiday Cottages discovered the Coast to Coast path was the fifth most popular in the country as voted for by 2,000 people. The path goes from St Bees in the west and passes through Ravenseat and Marske in the Dales and goes all the way to Robin Hood's Bay.

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The stunning walk boasts views across the Dales in its middle section, and is 192 miles long. It takes on average 16 days to complete. Of the Brits that voted, half said stunning views were the most important to them, and many also cited lakes, rivers, and a countryside pubs as an important part of a good walk. The survey found Brits said the ideal daily distance for a walk is seven and a half miles.

The Coast to Coast path beat out a walk around the Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands, as well as Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. It was topped though by walks along the Jurassic Coast in Dorset and Cheddar Gorge in Somerset.

Chief executive of Sykes Graham Donoghue said: "Here in the UK, we're spoilt for choice when it comes to the number of beautiful walks and hikes on our doorstep. Wherever you are in the country, it often feels like an area of outstanding beauty is only a stone's throw away.

"Whether you want a dramatic coastline, towering forests, or panoramic views, the UK has an incredible range of rural landscapes which are just waiting to be explored." Donoghue added: "These survey results are a true testament to the magnificent and diverse landscapes we have here.

"That's why it's no surprise when holidaymakers with a passion for walking – and also those who have dipped their toes into hiking during the pandemic – are wanting to stay closer to home, with many planning their staycations solely around routes they want to tackle." Nearly three in ten walkers also said they often struggle to find a walk to complete near them.

The UK's top 10 most beautiful walks:

1. The Jurassic Coast, Dorset
2. Cheddar Gorge, Somerset
3. Scafell Pike, The Lake District
4. South West Coast Path, Somerset/Devon/Cornwall/Dorset
5. Yorkshire Coast to Coast Path
6. Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands
7. Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall
8. Hadrian's Wall Path, Tyne and Wear/Cumbria
9. Ben Nevis, Scottish Highlands
10. Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland

The top 10 UK National Parks Brits most want to explore:

1. Lake District
2. Yorkshire Dales
3. Peak District
4. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
5. New Forest
6. Brecon Beacons
7. Snowdonia
8. North York Moors
9. Pembrokeshire Coast
10. Cairngorms

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