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Lake District

The Lake District is a popular destination for anyone wanting to be at one with nature. The Lake District National Park attracts tourists from across the globe thanks to the spectacular scenery, wildlife, history, and culture on offer. Each year, over 15 million visitors head to the location for a fantastic break away. But surely so many visitors will mean this shouldnt be revered as a go-to off-grid getaway? Wrong! There are still many secluded locations off the beaten track which can satisfy your needs.

Head to Ennerdale Valley and youll be met by nothing but wild beauty. While its not the easiest spot to get to, youll be escaping the crowds and shops and instead be met with an abundance of great walks and cycle tracks. Ennerdale Water is also the most westerly lake in the Lake District, so why not look at the nearby town of Whitehaven for your rural base?

While the Georgian town is continuing to grow in size, it is still one of the 51 Gem Towns in the UK. This title is given to those areas which were considered to be particularly splendid and precious by the Council for British Archaeology in 1964s response to the Traffic in Towns Buchanan Report.

Covid-19 was the cause for the search for Lake District holidays to plummet, but it is beginning to rise once again. For the perfect rural retreat near the Lake District, one of Airbnbs top choices includes a quaint camping pod. Completely off-grid, this accommodation is described as the perfect alternative.

Search rural getaways on Google, and the Peak District is one of the most popular destinations. Known for its picturesque postcard appearance, the Peak District is home to magnificent lakes, reservoirs, and nature reserves. Founded in 1951, it was the first of Britains 15 national parks. Each year, over 13 million visitors descend on the Peak District, with local attractions including Hathersage the reputed grave site of Robin Hood and Tideswell, the 14th century cathedral of the Peak.

Like the Lake District, it is the ideal choice for being at one with nature thanks to its walkways and scenic views. But, while the likes of Buxton is popular with tourists thanks to its range of restaurants and bars, and Matlock has the River Derwent on its doorstep, and there are hidden gems that can help you get a real feel of seclusion on your next off-grid getaway.

While Eyam may be best known for a breakout of the Black Death in 1665, nowadays its a beautifully peaceful village which is home to approximately 1,000 people. Its the typical village that stood still in time and can give you the feel of what life may have been like in yesteryear. With buildings as old as the 9th century, there are many magical stories to pick up on your travels including a visit to the grave of Little John in the local churchyard!

A search on Airbnb unearths many hidden gems of its own, with cottages, a 17th century mill, a woodcutters cabin, and a Mediterranean-style basement flat all gaining rave reviews in the area. All would provide the perfect destination for an off-grid getaway.

With rural areas covering 85 per cent of the UK, but less than one in five of us living there, we are inundated with amazing backdrops for your next off-grid adventure. Do your research fully and bag yourself the perfect location in which to unwind in on your next trip.

*correct as of 1st June 2020

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52066454

https://www.visitpeakdistrict.com/explore/towns-and-villages

https://www.campsites.co.uk/inspiration/national-parks/secret-places-in-the-lake-district

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