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IF YOU want to get away from the busyness of Christmas, then try visiting a remote village in Yorkshire with just one pub.
Professional hiker John Millen has walked over 10,000 miles through National Parks and walking routes in the UK.
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The 58-year-old is a guide for - a company that's been organising hiking expeditions in the UK and Europe since the 1970s.
John has walked the Coast to Coast Path, a 193-mile walking route, more than 20 times, which means he's fairly familiar with some of the country's most remote towns and villages.
Speaking exclusively to Sun Travel John praised Cowden, a tiny village in North East Yorkshire.
He said: "Villages in the Yorkshire Dales are also really, really pretty, like Cowden.
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"Cowden in Upper Swaledale is very remote. The village has just one pub, a tea shop and a campsite.
"It's just so remote and it's just really gorgeous".
Located in East Riding of Yorkshire, Cowden is around three miles south-east of Hornsea.
The tiny English village is only home to just over 100 residents and has just one pub, Cross Keys Bar and Restaurant.
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Situated next to Cowden Holiday Park, the rural boozer serves a range of pub classics, including roast dinners on a Sunday as well as a range of drinks like real ale and lager.
The village is largely known for its beautiful coastal scenery.
One place visitors can admire is Cowden Beach, a flat sandy beach that's close to the village.
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While access from Cowden is difficult, locals recommend reaching the beach from neighbouring Mapleton.
The beach is home to old WW2 bunkers - although visitors are encouraged not to go near these remains for safety reasons because unexploded bombs may be on the beach.
Luckily, nearby Hornsea Beach is just a 10-minute drive from Cowden.
Holidaymakers can book to stay a Cowden Holiday Park, which has a range of facilities for visitors.
Located within 40 acres of landscaped parkland, Cowden Holiday Park has an on-site fishing lake, adventure playground, a coffee shop and an on-site bar.
Previous visitors have raved about it too.
One person wrote: "Cowden will always very special to me. I’ve been going since I was 4 years old and 30 years later I still get to visit my dad and partner with my own child."
Another added: "Iv'e been going to Cowden for 19 years and love it, I would never go to another park.
"It's a great family site, there is something for everyone, always something for the kids in school holidays. It is our happy place."
Cowden is a 25-minute drive from Hull.
Sun Travel's Hope Brotherton visited Hull earlier this year - here's what she thought.
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Nine secluded villages for the perfect staycation
Get off the beaten track and explore Britain’s beautiful villages and small towns...
- Dunster, Somerset
Medieval village in Exmoor National Park with a castle, water mill, and yarn market.
Visit England's tallest tree and enjoy a drink at either the tea rooms or The Stags Head Inn. - Mullion, Cornwall
Dramatic cliffs and turquoise seas on the Lizard Peninsula with cafes, shops, and art galleries.
Enjoy harbour strolls, horse rides, and homemade pies at The Old Inn. - Porlock, Somerset
Nature lover’s dream with salt marshes, woodlands, and moorland hikes.
Feast on oysters at Porlock Weir Hotel or local cider at The Ship Inn. - Hawes, North Yorkshire
Home of Wensleydale cheese with a buzzing Tuesday market.
Visit the Dales Countryside Museum and Wensleydale Creamery. - Kingswear, Devon
Colourful houses and ferry boats on the River Dart with steam train rides.
Enjoy stonebaked pizzas at The Steam Packet Inn and hike to Coleton Fishacre. - Boscastle, Cornwall
Tranquil fishing port popular with artists, with boat trips and a witchcraft museum.
Then enjoy burgers at The Cobweb Inn. - Castleton, Derbyshire
Peak District base for ramblers with Mam Tor climbs and Speedwell Cavern tours.
Relax at The George pub with local ales and pies. - Beddgelert, Gwynedd
Charming village in Snowdonia National Park with riverside ice cream parlour and Gelert’s Grave.
Enjoy tasty pies at the Prince's pub. - Reeth, North Yorkshire
Large village green with pubs and weekly market.
Explore the countryside by bike and visit The Tan Hill Inn.
Meanwhile, you can sip pints while watching dolphins and whales from the pub garden in this UK seaside town.
And this beach town also has dolphins, as well as sea glass.
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