The North of England is blessed with natural beauty spots.
We have a number of great beaches and picturesque towns in Merseyside. But if you're looking to get away, you are not short of choice in this half of the country.
As you go north, Cumbria boasts destinations that are as popular as any. People will flock to familiar favourites like Windermere, Ambleside, Kendal and Keswick.
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These have become true tourist hotspots, with large numbers of people travelling there at peak times. This can result in huge queues and long waiting times for attractions and restaurants.
So, if you are on the hunt for a quieter destination to explore on a short break, then the village of Dent is just the spot, reports LancsLive.
Dent is nestled on the western slopes of the Pennines and within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is 90 miles from Liverpool city centre, making it about an 1 hour and 45 minute drive.
It has also been named by The Telegraph, with the help of travel writing experts, as one of the country's 30 best untouched villages. Here, we look at why you should visit.
Until 1974, Dent was firmly within Yorkshire, but boundary changes officially pushed it over into Cumbria. It remains relatively untouched, with plenty of its original ancient charm and character. It is not tourist-free, but its remote location in the often ignored dale (Dentdale) and narrow valley, helps it to retain its identity.
It is known for its white-walled cottages, private hamlets, cobbled main street and is a prime base for a walk on trails such as The Dales Way and Flintergill, Whernside and Craven Way, for the more ambitious walker.
Travel writer Helen Pickles said in The Telegraph that the village is sparsely populated by people, who are outnumbered by sheep and cattle grazing in the fields and hills of the village. However, the piece also pointed to Dent's handsome village features.
She wrote: "Dent village comes as a surprise with its handsome 12th-century church (flagstones are made of the local black Dent ‘marble’), cat’s cradle of cobbled lanes, whitewashed houses, and clutch of pubs and cafes".
Where to stay
There's a decent selection of self-catering cottages to rent while a large campsite and glamping pods are also available. The George & Dragon is a traditional coaching Inn, serving food sourced from nearby farms.
The affordable Condor Farm Campsite is on the edge of the village and close to woodland and open fields. Alternatively The Old Craft Barn is a five-star country house and ideal if you are looking for a little bit of luxury in Dentdale. It is surrounded by meadows and located between Dent and Sedbergh, just a few miles from the M6.
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