Escape the city: spectacular remote locations in Britain and Ireland - Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and hideaway in these beautiful isolated locations.

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Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland - The Mourne Mountain range features the highest mountain in Northern Ireland.

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Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland - The Mourne Mountains have been voted the 'Best Walking Destination' in Northern Ireland by WalkNI.

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Isle of Harris and Lewis, Scotland - The Isle of Harris and Lewis is home to the Callanish standing stones, a site that is believed to have been the focus of ritual activity some 5000 years ago.

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Isle of Harris and Lewis, Scotland - The island is also home to breathtaking landscapes and wildlife including the golden eagle, short-eared owls, and the red deer.

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Garenin, Isle of Lewis - Visit Blackhouse, a preserved crofting village in Garenin dating back to the 1600s.

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Bardsey Island, Wales - The charming island of Bardsey, also known as the island of 20,000 saints, sits 1.9 miles off the coast of Gwynedd, Wales. According to the BBC, there are only four full-time residents living on the island.

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Bardsey Island, Wales - In the Middle Ages, Bardsey Island was a pilgrimage site for Christians. According to Snowdonia Heritage, three visits to Bardsey was equivalent to one visit to Rome.

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Barra, Scotland - Barra has long been famed for its beauty. The miniature Atlantic island is a patchwork of grassland, sandy beaches, and impressive landscapes.

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Barra, Scotland - Barra is sparsely populated, with an estimate of just 1078.

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Blasket Islands, Ireland - This group of six islands, off the coast of the Dingle Peninsula, were inhabited by a close-knit Gaelic-speaking community.

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Blasket Islands, Ireland - In 1953, residents were forced to evacuate the island after the Irish government deemed it too remote to inhabit.

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Connemara, Ireland - The cultural region of Connemara was described as a place of savage beauty by Oscar Wilde. it is one of Ireland's most remote spots and is a great destination for those looking to experience traditional Irish culture.

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Connemara, Ireland - Also known as the edge of Europe, the wild region of Connemara is host to unspoilt landscapes and pristine lakes. 

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Dartmoor, Devon - Dartmoor National Park is the ideal location for those who want to feel complete isolation. The remote wilderness boasts 365 miles of moorland and is host to a reserve of rare plants and wildlife.

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Dartmoor, Devon - For those looking for a more intimate feel, Dartmoor has a range of caravan and campsites to choose from.

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Foula, Shetland Island, Scotland - With a population of around 30, Foula, in the Shetland archipelago of Scotland, is Britain's most remote island.

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Foula, Shetland Island, Scotland - The island is a special protection area for birds as well as being a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its plants and geology.

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Lundy Island, Devon - For those seeking peace, serenity, and unspoilt nature, Lundy will do the trick. With an estimate of just 20 permanent residents, Lundy remains one of the UK's most remote treasures.

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Lundy Island, Devon - The remote granite island is just 5 km long and lies 12 km off the north coast of Devon.

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Sandwood Bay, Scotland - For a secluded beach break, visit one of Britain's most remote and unspoilt beaches. Sandwood Bay, one of Scotland's most pristine coastlines, is 1.5 miles of grassy sand dunes and cliffs.

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Sandwood Bay, Scotland - Sandwood Bay is only accessible by foot. The nearest road is a four-mile walk from the shore.

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St Kilda, Scotland - The St Kilda archipelago lies 41 miles west of Benbecula, in the Atlantic, and boasts some of the highest sea cliffs in Britain. It is believed that the cluster of islands was occupied for more than 4,000 years.

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St Kilda, Scotland - In 1930, St Kilda was evacuated of its last 36 inhabitants. It is reported that some of its evacuees described looking back from the ship and seeing their homes resemble "an open grave".

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The Pennine Way, England - Known as one of the toughest hikes in the UK, the Pennine Way is a National Trust footpath that takes hikers from Derbyshire to Scotland.

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The Pennine Way, England - The trail stretches over 268 miles with many monuments and ruins to admire along the route.

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Aberdovey, Wales - For a perfect remote escape, discover the rural seaside village of Aberdovey. Nestled in Snowdonia National Park, Aberdovey boasts some of Britain's most isolated countryside.

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