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Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

The lovely market town of Gainsborough flourishes along a sweep of the River Trent which opens up pleasant riverside walks revealing much of the areas flora and fauna as well as interesting pieces of modern sculpture.

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Galmpton, Devon

Galmpton is a medium sized village located between Paignton and Brixham by the River Dart, close to Stoke Gabriel. Agatha Christie lived here and was closely linked to the local...

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Gargrave, North Yorkshire

A picturesque village in North Yorkshire

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Garrigill, Cumbria

This delightful place can be found on the banks of the South Tyne River, it is also on the route of the arduous Pennine Way surrounded by numerous beauty spots. The village...

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Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

The urban sprawl of Gateshead rises majestically skywards in a seemingly endless mixture of concrete and glass. Gateshead stretches for almost 13 miles along the banks of the River Tyne.

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Gayle, North Yorkshire

The picturesque village of Gayle is found amidst the glorious scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is on the passage of the Pennine way, close to Hawes and the National Park Centre.

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Gidleigh, Devon

The small wooded village of Gidleigh stands in superb wooded countryside at the heart of the Dartmoor National Park.

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Giggleswick, North Yorkshire

Giggleswick, is as charming as its melodious name. It lies in a favoured position in the Ribbersdale Valley, a stone's throw across the river from the lively market town of Settle.

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Glastonbury, Somerset

This little town now enjoys world renown for its annual music festival which attracts thousands of visitors from all over the globe. None-the-less, this still remains very much a...

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Glenfield, Leicestershire

This is a busy, thriving suburb of Leicester City which developed in the early part of the 20th century and which was further extended towards the end of the same century.

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Glenridding, Cumbria

Glenridding lies in a beautiful area on the south-west side of Ullswater.

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Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Looking at the lively City we see today, it is hard to believe that Gloucester was once a tiny port on the River Severn.

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Goathland, North Yorkshire

Sheep graze on the course grasses that surround the greystone houses of this straggling moorland village

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Godalming, Surrey

A feature of the town is its long narrow streets, these stretch out from the River Wey and are lined with several gracious historic properties.

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Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire

One of the most eye catching sights in the town is the intricate Chinese Bridge spanning the Great Ouse, whilst the other, apart from the lovely properties lining the river banks, has to be the historic Saxon Church of St.Mary the Virgin which stands in the heart of the town.

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Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is a gorgeous little spot which makes an ideal 'away from the crowds' location in which to sample peaceful Island life.

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Golcar, West Yorkshire

Sturdily built of stone, this small hill town is perched north of the River Colne and the now restored Huddersfield Narrow Canal.

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Goodrich, Herefordshire

Everyone loves a castle, especially a ruinous castle, haunted by the romantic ghosts of two lovers fleeing the rampageous armies of the Civil War.

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Goodrington, Devon

One of the treasures of Tor Bay, Goodrington Sands has half a mile of golden beach and all the atmosphere of a typical English sea-side resort.

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Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk

Quieter than its near neighbour, Gorleston has a prestigious Blue Flag beach which is especially attractive to families.

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