This map of the United Kingdom shows the capital, London, the 3 destinations covered in our guides and the main cities, with terrain, national parks, expressways, railways, rivers and international airports.
Neighbouring countries (land border): Ireland. Its coasts face: English Channel, Bristol Channel, Irish Sea, Norwegian Sea, Sea of the Hebrides and North Sea.
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Key: red star = capital; blue dot = destination covered by a Destination de Voyage guide; blue italic name = region or island with a guide; grey dot = other city; plane = international airport (IATA code); brown triangle = summit (elevation); green areas = national parks (green square = national park located by a point); thick orange line = expressway, light orange = main road; black-and-white line = main railway; grey dashes = regional boundaries; blue = rivers and lakes; shading = terrain; grid = latitude and longitude.
Sources: base map, cities, roads, railways, airports, administrative boundaries, rivers, lakes and hillshading: Natural Earth 1:10m (public domain). National parks: Wikidata. Summits and elevations: Wikidata and Natural Earth. Places missing from Natural Earth: Wikipedia coordinates. Map produced by Destination de Voyage.
Regions and destinations on the map of the United Kingdom
| Region | Our guides | Other cities on the map |
|---|---|---|
| Powys | Wales | — |
| Wiltshire | Stonehenge | — |
| City of Westminster | London | — |
| Belfast | — | Belfast |
| Birmingham | — | Birmingham |
| Cardiff | — | Cardiff |
| Glasgow | — | Glasgow |
| Highland | — | Wick |
| Liverpool | — | Liverpool |
| Manchester | — | Manchester |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | — | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Shetland | — | Lerwick |
| City of Leeds | — | Leeds |
| Edinburgh | — | Edinburgh |
Straight-line distances between the main cities
Straight-line distances calculated from place coordinates (haversine formula). Actual journeys by road, rail, ferry or air are longer.
| Route | Straight-line distance |
|---|---|
| London – Stonehenge | 124 km (77 mi) |
| London – Glasgow | 557 km (346 mi) |
| London – Birmingham | 164 km (102 mi) |
| London – Manchester | 265 km (165 mi) |
| London – Belfast | 520 km (323 mi) |
| London – Leeds | 277 km (172 mi) |
| London – Newcastle upon Tyne | 402 km (250 mi) |
| London – Cardiff | 215 km (134 mi) |
Terrain, national parks and airports
Main summits (elevations from Wikidata / Natural Earth): Ben Nevis (1,343 m / 4,406 ft), Ben Macdhui (1,309 m / 4,295 ft), Ben Lawers (1,214 m / 3,983 ft), Càrn Eige (1,183 m / 3,881 ft), Ben More (Crianlarich) (1,174 m / 3,852 ft).
National parks shown (1): Cairngorms National Park.
International airports shown: LPL (Liverpool John Lennon), NCL (Newcastle), BRS (Bristol), CWL (Cardiff), EDI (Edinburgh), LTN (London Luton), LBA (Leeds Bradford), LGW (London Gatwick), MAN (Manchester), BHX (Birmingham), BFS (Belfast), GLA (Glasgow), LHR (London Heathrow).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
London, marked by the red star on the map.
Which of our guide destinations is farthest from London?
Stonehenge, about 124 km (77 mi) in a straight line (Destination de Voyage calculation).
Which countries border the United Kingdom?
Countries sharing a land border: Ireland.
What is the highest summit shown on the map?
Ben Nevis, at an elevation of 1,343 m / 4,406 ft (source: Natural Earth).
Which international airports are on the map?
LPL (Liverpool John Lennon), NCL (Newcastle), BRS (Bristol), CWL (Cardiff), EDI (Edinburgh), LTN (London Luton), LBA (Leeds Bradford), LGW (London Gatwick), MAN (Manchester), BHX (Birmingham), BFS (Belfast), GLA (Glasgow), LHR (London Heathrow).