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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the United Kingdom

United Kingdom’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in the United Kingdom. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: December 10, 2025

Mam Tor summit and trig point

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Mam Tor is a breathtaking summit with enchanting views over the Peak District. In clear conditions, the views stretch all the way to Manchester. There are so many options when …

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Hollins Cross

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Hollins Cross is a col with spectacular panoramic views. There are loads of great trails around here, especially via the Great Ridge to Mam Tor. It can get very busy …

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Old Man of Storr

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Incredible panorama, easy to reach from the parking lot on the road.

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Arthur's Seat

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Arthur's Seat dominates Holyrood Park and rewards with commanding views across the Edinburgh region and the Firth of Forth. An ancient volcano, it rises dramatically above the capital city and …

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Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

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Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is perhaps the most ascended mountain in the world, and with good reason. This is a majestic mountain, as is befitting of Wales' highest point.

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Kinder Low Trig Point

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Kinder Low trig is found on the plateau of Kinder Scout. This spot is very popular with hikers as it boasts wonderful views and is visited by many iconic trails, …

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Ben Nevis summit

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The highest mountain in Britain at 4,413 feet (1,345 m), Ben Nevis is a popular objective for hikers and climbers alike.

An estimated 75,000 people ascend via the straightforward, zigzagging …

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Old Man of Coniston summit

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A Southern Fells classic, Coniston Old Man might be industry-scarred, but it remains stoical and unbowed. Towering high above the village of Coniston, it's a rightfully popular fell with good …

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The Quiraing

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The Quiraing is an astonishing landslip caused by underlying sedimentary rock giving way to heavier basalt deposited as a result of ancient volcanic activity. It's an iconic and unique place …

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Pen y Fan

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Chief of the Brecon Beacons and the highest summit in south Wales, Pen y Fan is a hugely popular peak with routes to the top to suit everyone from first …

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Mam Tor summit and trig point

Hollins Cross

Old Man of Storr

Arthur's Seat

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

Kinder Low Trig Point

Ben Nevis summit

Old Man of Coniston summit

The Quiraing

Pen y Fan

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