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Great Britain

Great Britain is an island lying west of continental Europe and surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. It includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The population of Great Britain is about 68 million people. The official language is English. The currency of Great Britain is the pound sterling.

Great Britain is a parliamentary monarchy with a bicameral parliament consisting of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The current monarch is King Charles III.

Britain has a long and rich history dating back to Celtic and Roman times. Over the centuries it has grown into one of the leading countries in the world and was once an empire that controlled a quarter of the world.

Britain has a diverse culture ranging from literature, music, theater and arts to sport, fashion and gastronomy.
The most famous sights in Great Britain include the Tower of London, Stonehenge, the Scottish Highlands, the Lake District, Stratford-upon-Avon, Edinburgh Castle and Buckingham Palace.

Maps of Great Britain for Garmin navigation devices

The map coverage includes the territory of Great Britain.
These maps are expressly not topographical maps but maps with terrain contours for the leisure sector.

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Where can you find the most beautiful hikes in Great Britain?

Great Britain offers many beautiful walks with breathtaking landscapes and interesting sights. Here are some of the most popular hiking regions and trails:

  • The Lake District: The Lake District in North West England is a popular walking area with high peaks, deep valleys and crystal clear lakes. The Cumbria Way is a well-known long-distance footpath through the region.
  • The South West Coast Path: The South West Coast Path is a 1,014km coastal path that runs along the south west coast of England. It offers stunning scenery with cliffs, beaches and picturesque villages.
  • The West Highland Way: The West Highland Way is a 154 km long distance footpath in Scotland. It leads through the impressive landscape of the Scottish Highlands with mountains, lakes and waterfalls.
  • The Pennine Way: The Pennine Way is a 431km long-distance footpath that runs through the Pennines, a mountain range in northern England. It offers a varied landscape with rock formations, valleys and moors.
  • Snowdonia National Park: Snowdonia National Park in Wales is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and numerous hiking opportunities. At 1,085 metres, Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales and a popular hike.

There are many other beautiful walks in the UK but these are some of the best known and most popular. It is advisable to obtain information about the degree of difficulty, the trail markings and the weather conditions in advance of a hike in order to prepare as best as possible for the tour.

 

Where can you find the most beautiful cycle routes in Great Britain?

Great Britain offers many beautiful cycle routes, suitable for both recreational and experienced cyclists. Here are some of the most popular cycle routes in the UK:

  • The Coast to Coast Cycle Route: The Coast to Coast Cycle Route travels 225km across Northern England, from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. The route passes through beautiful countryside and connects the lake district of the Lake District with the coast of north-east England.
  • The Lochs and Glens Cycle Route: The Lochs and Glens Cycle Route is a 338 km cycle route through Scotland, running from Glasgow to Inverness. It offers an impressive landscape with lakes, mountains and rivers.
  • The Devon Coast to Coast Cycle Route: The Devon Coast to Coast Cycle Route travels 99 km from the English Channel coast through the rolling countryside of Dartmoor to the Bristol Channel coast. The route offers a varied landscape with moors, forests and rivers.
  • The Camel Trail: The Camel Trail is a 29km cycle route along the River Camel in Cornwall. It leads through picturesque villages, past sandy beaches and through a breathtaking landscape.
  • The Taff Trail: The Taff Trail is an 88km cycle route through Wales, following the River Taff from Cardiff to the Brecon Beacons National Park. It offers a varied landscape with forests, rivers and mountains.

There are many other beautiful cycle routes in Britain, but these are some of the best known and most popular. It is advisable to obtain information about the degree of difficulty, the trail markings and the weather conditions before a bike tour in order to prepare as best as possible for the tour.