Northumberland
Hugging north east England's border with Scotland, the rural county of Northumberland can claim one of the last truly unspoiled landscapes in Britain. 405 square miles of the county comprise the Northumberland National Park; a vast expanse of gorgeous rolling hills and open meadows, lakes and forests traversed by more than seven hundred miles of footpaths. Officially Britain's most tranquil location, the Northumberland National Park is a must for walkers, stargazers - there is no light pollution here - and anyone who is inspired by the raw beauty of wild and rugged English countryside.