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Jan 11, 2024 · There are 10 national parks in England, 3 in Wales and 2 in Scotland all of which are free to visit. The largest national park in the UK is the Cairngorms covering a staggering 4,528 kilometers squared and the smallest is the Norfolk Broads covering 303 kilometers squared.
Overview. Of the twelve national parks in England and Wales, four are in the North of England, two in the Southwest, one in the North Midlands, two (the most recently designated) in the South and three in Wales. They cover 10.7 per cent of England and 19.9 per cent of Wales. [15]
- Dartmoor National Park, England. Dartmoor National Park, located in Devon in southwest England, is a vast open moorland that welcomes you amidst rugged landscapes where Dartmoor ponies roam, deep river valleys, forests and tors (dramatic granite rocks showing through).
- New Forest National Park, England. The New Forest National Park in southern England is known for its ancient woodland, heathland, open moors and wandering ponies.
- South Downs National Park, England. Just a short journey from London, you will find the South Downs National Park, featuring a range of chalky hills in the southeastern coastal counties of England.
- Exmoor National Park, England. Exmoor National Park is a hilly area and open moorland in West Somerset, named after the River Exe. From impressive cliffs and rocky beaches to peaceful heather-covered hills, there is something for everyone, whether you are a thrill seeker or a relaxed adventurer.
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The ten National Parks in England are: The Peak District, The Lake District, Dartmoor, North York Moors National Park, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Exmoor National Park, Northumberland National Park, The Broads, The New Forest, and The South Downs National Park. The first National Park established in England was the Peak District, designated in 1...
The two National Parks in Scotland are Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Cairngorms National Park.
The three National Parks in Walesare Snowdonia National Park, the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and Brecon Beacons.
Aug 21, 2024 · A guide, with map, to the National Parks in the UK with tips on what to see and do, hikes, activities and park highlights.
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NATIONAL PARKS Britain's breath ing spaces Cairngorms Loch Lomond and the Trossachs . Created Date: 7/25/2016 3:31:03 PM