The beautiful county of Northumberland has been named one of the top 10 places in the whole of the UK for a relaxing escape in 2022.
Researchers looked at a number of different factors such as clean air, population density, walking routes, mountains, waterfalls, gardens, dark skies and national parks to discover the country's most beautiful natural landscapes
They then decided which parts of the UK were the best for people to escape the office, detox from the digital and switch off from the troubles of the world.
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The study was conducted by Brecon Beacons Holiday Cottages. They explained: "With so many of us looking to make wellness and mental health a priority this year it has never been more important to make the most of our time off work.
"But which are the best places in the UK to relax, unwind and get lots of fresh air into our lungs?"
Explaining the choice of Northumberland, they said: "Home to more Dark Sky Discovery sites than anywhere else in the UK, Northumberland National Park is the best spot in the country to go stargazing and the peaceful countryside here is also filled with woodland, nature reserves and there are 24 waterfalls to explore during your getaway."
Other choices included North favourites like Cumbria, home to the Lakes and North Yorkshire, home to both the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Park.
Popular places like Cornwall, Somerset and the Scottish Borders did not make the list
The top 10 as chosen as chosen by Brecon Beacons Holiday Cottages
1. Cumbria
2. Highlands
3. North Yorkshire
4. Powys
5. Gwynedd
6. Devon
7. Argyll and Bute
8. Northumberland
9. Aberdeenshire
10. Perth and Kinross
