On foot , bike or horse-back you can explore the British countryside and keep fit at the same time. You can also bring binoculars for some bird watching along the way. It can take as little as 40 minutes by train from London to reach the countryside where there are many day walks you can do that take in exploring a small village and eating a hearty lunch in a local pub. You won't find better golf courses than in the game's homeland of Scotland. Numerous courses dot the high bluffs of the eastern coastline taking advantage of the natural dunes, ridges and gullies making for a challenging game.
Water sports are popular in Britain.
If you like to explore the ocean depths you can scuba dive or snorkel . There are strict fishing regulations so please contact your local BTA office for further information. If you're interested in watching sports as well as taking part, why not take a look at our section on spectator sports . You can also search for sporting events taking place during your visit. This link is provided for convenience.