Compass Country

Cycling, Walking and Leisure Breaks......

......in the Heart of the English Countryside

The Cotswolds is Britains largest area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, covering nearly 800 square miles, and is regarded by many as the most beautiful part of England. Dry stone walls cross the patchwork of fields and dipping valleys. Its heritage of superb limestone buildings, ancient market squares and winding country lanes stand as a reminder to bygone days of wealth created by the wool trade. Cotswold villages such as Bibury, Chipping Campden and Bourton on the Water are now world famous for typifying the peaceful way of English country life. Many lesser known villages hide secrets just waiting to be discovered by the traveller. Thatched cottages, meandering streams, stone bridges, tranquil woods and flowering glades are just some of the characteristics which make the Cotswolds so charming and timeless.

Gloucestershire and the Severn Vale

Whether you wish to explore the Georgian splendor of Tewksbury, cruise the canal in Gloucester or just meander through pretty villages with half-timbered houses - the possibilities are limitless in this diverse area

Shakespere Country

North of the Cotswolds is Shakespere Country , an area rich in culture.Stratford-upon-Avon, with its elegant river setting, theatres and gardens, offers a variety of activities, and the castles at Warwick and Kenilworth are exhilarating experiences. Royal Leamington Spa's tree-lined avenues and impressive terraces of Regency and Victorian houses complements its splendid shopping.

Bath and Wiltshire

From the splendid Georgian heritage of Bath to the mystical stones of Avebury this is an area full of variety with much to explore. Glorious gardens, inspiring cathedrals and tranquil valleys - there is something for everyone.

THE LIZARD PENINSULLA

The Lizard Peninsula, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is physically separate from the backbone of Cornwall. It is an area of contrasting scenery from the softer greens of the east to the more rugged landscape around the coast of Mullion. For those who like to get away from the Hum Drum of everyday life The Lizzard is 'off the beaten track'. A wildlife sanctuary where seals, basking sharks and dolphins are common sights along the coast and rare birds can be seen in the miles of hedgerows.

Dramatic scenery and breathtaking coastlines abound in this area. Follow in the footsteps of Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter and tour the areas that inspired them. Have lunch by a roaring log fire or picnic in the fresh clean air - the choice is endless.

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Last Updated 11th January 2001

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