Three affordable, stress-relieving breaks for the adventure sports enthusiast
For those needing a break from the stresses of work, city-living, public transport, monotony and the other little things that build up, these three short breaks are sure to get you feeing healthy, refreshed and revitalised again. Aimed at those who have run short on paid-holiday at work or do not have much expendable cash left in the bank, why not try surfing, cycling or walking in the UK.
1. Camping and surfing in Llangennith, Gower, Wales
For those new to surfing there are many places dotted around the UK where you can rent wetsuits, surf-boards, take lessons and have a reasonably priced holiday. This writer has just had a great 3 night break learning how to surf with the Welsh Surfing Federation Surf School. For £25 you get two hours tuition and wetsuit and surfboard rental. For £10 you are able to rent the equipment for the rest of the day – a bargain. This surf school (amongst a few others) was situated right next to the Hillend Campsite in the Gower Peninsula, which has a lively, youthful atmosphere without having many drunken idiots about. As one of five people, the whole trip cost me about £170 which included camping, petrol from London, a surf lesson, equipment hire for two other days and a few barbecues and tinnies. As it was a bank holiday, I didn’t miss a days work and felt suitably refreshed after.
Other top surfing places to check out:
2. Cycling on the Isle of Wight, England
The Isle of Wight is a paradise for cycling and has started to attract more and more people in recent years, notably young, trendy Londoners looking for a short escape. Easy to get to for southerners, and free to carry bikes on the ferry, The Isle of Wight is an attractive and affordable weekend break without the need for a car. An off-peak return from London to Portsmouth costs £34. The Ferry price varies.
Other top UK cycling locations to check out:
- Ennerdale Water, Cumbria
- Delamere Forest, Cheshire
Links:
- http://www.forestry.gov.uk/england-cycling
- http://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/travel-tips-and-articles/76577?affil=lpemail
3. Walking the Southern Upland Way, Scotland’s Coast to Coast Route
To do the 340km coast-to-coast path across southern Scotland isn’t going to be a jaunty weekend trip (in fact it is estimated to take between 10-20 days). This isn’t for the faint hearted, but the rugged beauty of the moors, forests and mountains on one of the toughest, most isolated walks in the UK is worth the trip, even if the whole walk isn’t covered. The only train station on the route itself is Sanquhar which is about an hour from Carlisle though there are other stations which are close. See http://www.southernuplandway.gov.uk for more information.
Other top UK walks to check out:
- Eastbourne to Alfriston East Sussex (12 miles)
- Tennyson Trail Isle of Wight (14 miles)
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