Under-the-radar rural counties are trending for summer - discover rolling countryside and scenic walks

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Under-the-radar rural counties are trending for summer - discover rolling countryside and scenic walks.

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British holidaymakers are embracing countryside escapes this summer, with demand for UK staycations continuing to rise.According to new data, staycation searches by Britons have increased by more than 11 per cent year-on-year.Airbnb has released figures today that show rural destinations are seeing some of the biggest growth in interest ahead of summer 2026.Areas near National Parks and scenic countryside are proving especially popular among travellers looking to switch off and recharge, and Hereford has seen the biggest spike in year-on-year searches, up 76 per cent.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Top trending rural destinations for summer 2026Herefordshire (+76%)Staffordshire (+50%)Worcestershire (+48%)Forest of Dean District (+34%)Shropshire (+32%)Leading the list is Herefordshire, where rolling countryside, black-and-white villages and easy access to the Wye Valley are helping attract visitors looking for peaceful rural retreats.

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