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Glenfinnan Viaduct
Fort William, United Kingdom
A curving railway viaduct famous from the Harry Potter films.
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United Kingdom
Four nations in one small island group: royal London, Scottish Highlands, Welsh mountains, Northern Irish coast, and a castle or cathedral round almost every corner.
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- Capital
- London
- Languages
- English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Best time to go
- May to September for the longest days and best hiking; April and October are quieter, and the Highlands midges are worst in summer.
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- Historic site 20
- Castle 17
- Museum 15
- Church, mosque or temple 12
- Neighbourhood 12
- Other 8
- Mountain 8
- Bridge 7
- Viewpoint 7
- Ruins 6
- Market 5
- Palace 5
- National park 5
- Garden 4
- Art gallery 4
- Lake 4
- Monument 2
- Entertainment 2
- Beach 2
- Scenic route 2
- Waterfall 2
- Island 1
- Stadium 1
- Theme park 1
- River or canal 1
- Spa and wellness 1
- Festival or event 1
- Square 1
- Shopping 1
- Park 1
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Calton Hill
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A small hill with unfinished monuments and one of the best views of Edinburgh.
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London Eye
London, United Kingdom
A giant observation wheel on the South Bank with sweeping views of the city.
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White Cliffs of Dover
United Kingdom
Chalk cliffs on the Kent coast with clifftop trails and sea views.
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Land's End
United Kingdom
The western tip of mainland England, with cliffs and Atlantic views.
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Neist Point
Portree, United Kingdom
A lighthouse on dramatic cliffs at the far west of Skye.
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Broadway Tower
United Kingdom
A Gothic folly tower with views across many counties from the Cotswold escarpment.
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