Enjoy a breath of fresh air with this list of the UK’s ‘greenest’ cities:
was nowhere near the top of the list – in fact, it didn’t even make the top 20. Instead, the towns and cities of the south-west reigned supreme, with Plymouth coming in at number one followed by Torbay, Exeter and Bournemouth.
Although these cities didn’t have as much urban greenspace as other spots on the list, they made up for it with the sheer number of beautiful parks, forests and walking trails on their doorsteps, such as the famousFurther down on the list, the north-east city of York came in at number five, with the Kent-based areas of Thanet and Medway taking up places six and seven. Swansea, Aberdeen and Lincoln placed in eighth, ninth and tenth respectively.
While it’s hardly surprising to see areas of the south-west named the greenest spots in the UK, it’s great to see spots such as York, Swansea and Aberdeen recognised, too. Indeed, out of the top 10, Swansea ranked highest for the amount of urban greenspace per person while Aberdeen ranked highest for air quality.
So there you have it – if you don’t fancy taking a trip to the middle of nowhere this summer, there are still lots of ways for you to enjoy the natural world. Why not take a weekend trip to one of the cities on the list and see what you think? Sign up for the latest news and must-read features from Stylist, so you don't miss out on the conversation.
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