UK Landscape locations Mid to end of August

[Khurram]

I'm looking for some advice on the best landscape locations in the U.K. from Mid to end of August.  I'll be there for two weeks for work, but will have only one weekend to devote to photography.  Would appreciate suggestions for the "can't miss" locations given I'll only have one weekend for actual photography (other then the after work hours i'll have in London).

[situgrrl]

Since no one has replied, I'll try - but I'm a city girl - not really a landscape photographer!

The Lake District ('scuse my ignorance, but is this in Cumbria?  if it's not, add Cumbria to the list - even though it's miles from London, it truly is STUNNING) The Peak District, the Dorset coastline, the Cotswolds.  In Wales there are lots of opportunities, from the industrial wasteland of the valleys in South Wales, the Breacon Beacons in the middle and further north, Snowdonia.  Once you are north of Swansea, the coastline in Wales is gorgeous.

[tuscan bunny]

Hi there, I would of course suggest the Highlands of Scotland but thats a bit of a trek if you only have a weekend! Closer to London you could try west along the Thames - I've been to Marlow common and the surrounding countryside and it is truly stunning. Think old England.

Cornwall and Dorset are also meant to be quite impressive.

Hope that helps.

[MPS]

I'll be there for two weeks for work, but will have only one weekend to devote to photography. 

It's high season in the UK now - all the 'pretty' places will be fully booked.

My advice - stay in London, there is plenty to see and photograph.
Some suggestions: Greenwich, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court, Thames, Westminster, etc

South Wales is possible by train from London, but as you can imagine, you'll need a car once you arrive in Cardiff in order to get out into the countryside.

Hope this helps.
Mark

(34 years, British born and bred)

[mikeck2]

I'm looking for some advice on the best landscape locations in the U.K. from Mid to end of August.  I'll be there for two weeks for work, but will have only one weekend to devote to photography.  Would appreciate suggestions for the "can't miss" locations given I'll only have one weekend for actual photography (other then the after work hours i'll have in London).
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One of the most photogenic parts of the UK is the Lake District, Cumbria, North West England about 3.5 hours by train from London Euston to Windermere or Carlisle you will need to hire a car when you get there. The landscape is stunning and is very popular with photographers.

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http://www.lake-district.gov.uk/index.htm
www.google.co.uk  >> Lake District for more info

Good luck
Mike

[Lisa Nikodym]

The times I've been in Britain, I've been less impressed by the landscape photo opportunities than by the opportunities to photograph historic buildings.  Gothic cathedrals, historic little old churches, the megaliths (of which Stonehenge is but the most famous), etc. etc.  Next time I'm there, I hope to visit Portsmouth & Greenwich to see (and photograph) the historic ships.  If you'd like a day trip from London to do that sort of photography, I'd recommend getting a train to Canterbury, which has a gorgeous cathedral and plenty of other very old buildings in a lovely setting.

Lisa