Covid-19 might have put paid to our fantasies of jetting off to far-flung destinations this summer, but thankfully there’s much to explore right here on our doorstep in the UK. So embrace the year of the staycation by visiting an island so stunning you’ll scarcely believe getting there doesn’t involve a long-haul flight.

From the Isles of Scilly – scene of a recent mini-break for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their three children – to a cluster of picturesque islands off the north coast of Scotland, these idyllic island getaways deserve a spot on your must-see list. What could be better than setting off in search of the places that have inspired novelists and nature writers for centuries? Here, we round up 22 of the most beautiful UK islands that don’t require your passport.