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Picnicking Spots in the UK.
Good food, good air, and nowhere better to be. A well-chosen picnic spot is one of the simplest pleasures going. Pullover's community has found 184 picnicking spots in the UK — each one submitted with honest notes on parking, access and what to expect when you arrive. No sponsored listings, no tourist guides — just honest, community-led recommendations from people who've actually made the trip.
Monsal Head Viewpoint
5.0 ★ (1 review)
One of the most photographed views in England. Pull up, order a pint, and watch the light fall across Monsal Viaduct.
DRB-005
Belper River Gardens
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Beautifully maintained river gardens with cafe, bandstand and kids play area. It’s a peaceful place to enjoy sitting by the River Derwent and watching the world go by, with the old east mill overlook
DRB-010
St Chad's Water
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Hidden in a spot, near Draycott in Derbyshire- this is a stunning local nature reserve. Built on a former gravel pit.
DRB-037
Wyver Lane, Nature Reserve
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Park up at the mill and walk the lane. By the time you reach the hide, the rest of the world has disappeared.
DRB-001
Elvaston Castle Country Park
5.0 ★ (1 review)
A stunning park, surrounding the amazing Elvaston Castle, which is often open to the public. With shows on nearby too
DRB-036
Ladybower Reservoir
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Vast reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley. Submerged villages, Dambusters history, and big moorland views.
DRB-009
Montgomery Castle
4.5 ★ (2 reviews)
Ancient ruins of Montgomery Castle and stunning views of Montgomery and Shropshire
POW-008
Three Shires Head
3.0 ★ (1 review)
Falls and a packhorse bridge where three counties meet.
DRB-030
Holme Moss Summit
The view from the summit is stunning! You can see for miles on a clear day.
DRB-013
Ventnor Beach & Sea Front
A stunning coastal town with plenty of stunning views, brilliant beach and eateries nearby.
IOW-005
Lake Vyrnwy
Despite its name, Lake Vyrnwy, is a reservoir built by the Victorians to supply fresh water to Liverpool. It was once a village and you can sometimes see some of it when low water.
POW-006
Lumsdale Waterfall and Mill Ruins
Spectacular falls and best preserved water powered industrail archaelogical site
DRB-029
Curbar Edge
Stunning views across the Derwent Valley, looking across Chatsworth and local area. There's lots of walking and climbing routes, so perfect to take a picnic along too.
DRB-012
Waingroves Community Woodland
A little known gem of a well maintained community woodland and parkland
DRB-016
Sheepwash Car Park- Carsington Water
Stunning views of Carsington, away from the main visitor site
DRB-015
Froggatt Edge
5.0 ★ (1 review)
A gritstone edge with breathtaking panoramic views and well maintained paths
DRB-028
Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfalls, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant
5.0 ★ (1 review)
One of the Seven Wonders of Wales. Britain's tallest single-drop waterfall, tumbling 73m through a natural rock arch into a perfect valley.
POW-001
Claerwen Dam - Elan Valley
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Off the main Elan valley track. Rugged and remote
POW-004
Hen Cloud
4.0 ★ (1 review)
Stunning views of Tittesworth Reservoir and across Merebrook. Plenty to walk up, across and down.
STA-007
Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow
4.0 ★ (1 review)
A well preserved Neolithic henge and burial long Barrow.
DRB-011
5 Clouds
3.0 ★ (1 review)
A stunning formation of rocks (five of them) in the shape of clouds overlooking the west and at the end of the roaches
STA-009
Craig Goch dam
Stunning panoramic views across Craig Goch Dam
POW-003
South Landing Beach
Parking at the bottom of the road, with a sea view.
ERY-004
High Force Waterfall
There is a short walk to the waterfall. An absolutely amazing sight and enough to stretch the legs without any effort.
DUR-001
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Monsal Head Viewpoint
5.0 ★ (1 review)
One of the most photographed views in England. Pull up, order a pint, and watch the light fall across Monsal Viaduct.
DRB-005
Wyver Lane, Nature Reserve
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Park up at the mill and walk the lane. By the time you reach the hide, the rest of the world has disappeared.
DRB-001
Belper River Gardens
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Beautifully maintained river gardens with cafe, bandstand and kids play area. It’s a peaceful place to enjoy sitting by the River Derwent and watching the world go by, with the old east mill overlook
DRB-010
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Frequently asked about picnicking spots in the UK
Where are the best picnicking spots in the UK?
Pullover has 184 picnicking locations in the UK, all found and reviewed by real people who've been there. Browse the list above or switch to map view to find spots nearest to you.
Is there free parking at picnicking spots in the UK?
18 of the 184 spots in the UK have free parking noted by the Pullover community. Always check local signage on arrival — conditions can change.
How do I find picnicking spots near me in the UK?
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