59 days in United Kingdom Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Ightham Mote and University Church of St Mary the Virgin. Relax by the water at Walton On The Naze beach and St Margaret-at-Cliffe. Get out of town with these interesting London side-trips: Rye (St. Mary's Parish Church & Rye Heritage Centre), Bateman's (in Burwash) and Bodiam Railway Station (in Bodiam). Spend the 31st (Fri) exploring nature at Alice Holt Forest. Pack the 2nd (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Knockhatch Adventure Park. The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of St. Augustine's Abbey, get to know the fascinating history of The Leas Promenade, don't miss a visit to The Vyne, and explore the historical opulence of Portchester Castle.

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If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport and Southend Airport. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to travel to Newquay.

Known as the Surf Capital of the UK, Newquay is a vibrant city with youthful energy.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): get to know the fascinating history of Boscastle Harbour, appreciate the views at Rocky Valley, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Materiana's Church. On your second day here, see what you can catch with a fishing tour and then enjoy the sand and surf at Towan Beach.

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Fly from London to Newquay in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to drive to St Ives.

St Ives is a seaside town, civil parish and port in Cornwall. Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Chysauster Ancient Village, delve into the mystery of Merry Maidens, then head outdoors with Kernow Coasteering, and finally hike along South West Coast Path - Penzance to Marazion. Keep things going the next day: appreciate the extensive heritage of Zennor Head, then identify plant and animal life at Porthkidney Sands, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Godrevy Beach.

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Getting from Newquay to St Ives by car takes about an hour. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in St Ives can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Swanage.

Swanage is a coastal town and civil parish in the south east of Dorset, England. Keep things going the next day: get to know the fascinating history of Model Village Gardens & Cafe and then stroll through Shell Bay.

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Traveling by car from St Ives to Swanage takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. While traveling from St Ives, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Swanage, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Torquay.

Torquay is a seaside town in Devon, England, part of the unitary authority area of Torbay. Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Ness Cove. On the 14th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Teignmouth Town Beach, then cast your line with a fishing tour, and then hike along Exmouth & Orcombe Point Walk.

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Traveling by car from Swanage to Torquay takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. You will leave for Isle of Skye on the 16th (Sun).

Blessed with picturesque lochs and a dramatic, rocky coastline, the far-flung Isle of Skye remains one of Scotland's most beloved destinations.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Trumpan Church, then stroll through Talisker Beach, then view the masterpieces at Cath Waters Scottish Landscape Art Gallery, and finally contemplate the long history of Dun Beag Broch. On your second day here, stroll the grounds of St. Columba's Isle, head outdoors with A.C.E Target Sports, then trek along with Skye Adventure, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Lealt Falls.

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You can do a combination of flight and bus from Torquay to Isle of Skye in 10 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In June in Isle of Skye, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 11°C at night. On the 19th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Fort William.

Fort William is the second largest settlement in the Highlands of Scotland with around 10,000 inhabitants – and the largest town: only the city of Inverness is larger.Fort William is a major tourist centre, with Glen Coe just to the south, Aonach Mòr to the east and Glenfinnan to the west, on the Road to the Isles. Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): brush up on your military savvy at The Commando Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Thu): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Three Sisters, then look for all kinds of wild species at Glen Etive, and then hike along West Highland Way.

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You can drive from Isle of Skye to Fort William in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. You'll set off for Inverness on the 22nd (Sat).

Inverness, often described as the Gateway to the Highlands, is a thriving commercial and industrial center.

On the 22nd (Sat), stop by Logie Whisky & Spirits Shop and then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Cardhu Distillery. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of Knockando Woolmill, then step into the grandiose world of Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

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Getting from Fort William to Inverness by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Inverness can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to drive to Ullapool.

Ullapool is a village of around 1,500 inhabitants in Ross-shire, Scottish Highlands. On the 25th (Tue), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Glen Torridon and then stroll through Beinn Eighe Mountain Trail. On the 26th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the activities along Loch Assynt, then stroll through Scourie Bay, and then trek along Culag Woods.

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Traveling by car from Inverness to Ullapool takes 1.5 hours. June in Ullapool sees daily highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Isle of Iona.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): stroll through Dun 1 Hike, step off the mainland to explore Port Ban Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Traigh an t-Suidhe. Keep things going the next day: browse the exhibits of Aosdana, explore the galleries of Iona Gallery & Pottery, then don't miss a visit to Machair, and finally steep yourself in history at Marble Quarry.

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Explore your travel options from Ullapool to Isle of Iona with the Route module. In June in Isle of Iona, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Edinburgh.

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): appreciate the extensive heritage of Scott's View, contemplate the long history of Traquair House & Brewery, and then stroll through Glentress Forest. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue): sample the fine beverages at Glenkinchie Distillery, find something for the whole family at East Links Family Park, and then pause for some serene contemplation at St Andrew Blackadder Church.

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Explore your travel options from Isle of Iona to Edinburgh with the Route module. In July, daily temperatures in Edinburgh can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. On the 3rd (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.