subject: The Reasons Hampshire Is Just Such A Popular Destination For A Getaway [print this page] The United Kingdom is known for its natural splendor and hilly landscapes. The most famous areas where visitors go to enjoy the countryside and wildlife are probably the Scottish Highlands and the Lake District. Should you look for a place with great nature and wonderful scenery in the South of England though, where might you look? If you decided to look at Hampshire then you would certainly discover it. Hampshire is a county on the south coast of the UK, where both the national parks of the New Forest and South Downs call their home. Unlike the hillier areas of beauty like the Scottish Highlands, this is an area of lowland beauty and which provides a vital lowland habitat to numerous animals, trees and flowers.
The fact that there are other places across the country which receive more coverage in the press than Hampshire is among the reasons it is still relatively unknown. It is something that also helps it to be more appealing though, as once you find it you find something special that not every person knows about. If you're bored listening to how beautiful it is, then relax, Hampshire also provides a lot more beyond its wonderful scenery, keep reading to discover just why a lot of people adore it so much.
All the different things you can do and places you might stay in the area means that sometimes it can in fact be rather hard figuring out just what you want. For many people the New Forest is the central attraction and you'll spend plenty of your time in and around it. The choice of accommodation is dependent upon your needs, are you looking to experience the home comfort of a small B & B, the luxury of a spa resort, or perhaps the outdoors feel of a campsite? The choice of where you stay is yours, but let's be honest, what you are really interested in is getting out and about and a bit of adventure. It's the phenomenal variety of things to do and see in the area which keeps people returning year after year.
The natural beauty of the area is improved by the fact that it is so easy and so enjoyable to explore without your car. Tie up your hiking boots or put on your cycling kit and you are ready for a treat. It is a paradise for lovers of fresh air and especially walkers and cyclists. Not many places throughout the country can match the 150 miles of top quality trails and over 100 miles of safe cycle tracks which the New Forest can offer. For those fed up with travelling by land, you could even jump in a canoe of yacht to explore in a very different way.
It is not just the activities that you can enjoy during the day which makes the area so delightful though. Southampton and Bournemouth are two good sized towns with plenty to give. Book yourself in for some team building events in Hampshire then unwind at night at one of the numerous great bars in Bournemouth. There is just so much on offer here, it is one place that truly offers something from everybody, around the clock.
