Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (England Wales & N Ireland)
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a designated exceptional landscape whose distinctive character and natural beauty are precious enough to be safeguarded in the national interest. AONBs are protected and enhanced for nature, people, business and culture.
England, Wales and Northern Ireland has 46 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, covering 18% of the countryside, over a fifth of the English coast, and including 12,000 miles of footpaths and bridleways.
Read MoreEngland, Wales and Northern Ireland has 46 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, covering 18% of the countryside, over a fifth of the English coast, and including 12,000 miles of footpaths and bridleways.
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Bouldner Bay - Isle of Wight
Bouldner Bay is just along the coast from Bouldnor Cliff, a drowned landscape which runs parallel to the island' s north shore. The site dates from the Mesolithic period and was occupied by humans between 8,400 and 8,000 years ago. The bay is submerged at high tide but at low tide access is available to some incredible scenes of coastal erosion and trees which give you a reminder of those long gone prehistoric days.
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