In the uk there are 15 members in the national park family which are protected areas because of their beautiful countryside wildlife and cultural heritage. Situated in scotland the cairngorms is the uk s largest national park and has some truly breath taking mountain landscapes that are great for hillwalking climbing cycling and even skiing.
The uk s 15 national parks offer infinite options for families to get outdoors and have fun together whether its a gentle walk with little ones exploring every tree and flower along the way or action adventures to tempt teens away from their phones and reconnect as a family.
National parks uk. People live and work in the national parks and the farms villages and towns are protected along with the landscape and wildlife. Stock up on some packed lunch and refreshments and make your way to the finest national parks in the uk. Dartmoor the lake district north york moors and the yorkshire dales all abut aonbs and in addition the coasts of exmoor and the north.
Here you will find all of the lovely pictures and videos from around the uk s national parks. National parks uk has a 4 step guide for people thinking of visiting a national park during covid related restrictions. Most similar to the parks are areas of outstanding natural beauty which differ in part because of their more limited opportunities for extensive outdoor recreation.
The united kingdom has a number of other designated landscape areas besides its national parks. It is home to amazing wildlife including red squirrels pine martens and golden eagles. Plan your national parks uk camping or trip to the spectacular national park and choose from the best like brecon beacons northumberland the broads north york moors cairngorms peak district dartmoor pembrokeshire coast exmoor snowdonia lake district south downs loch lomond and the trossachs yorkshire dales new forest.
Breathe in some of the fresh air and take in the splendorous moorland that only the peak district can give you and explore the art and architecture unique to the chatsworth house. Advice and laws are different in england scotland and wales. Add this photo to a collection to save it for later view.
Its key roles include. Know and follow the latest government advice. Add this photo to a collection to save it for later view.
Find the link to our covid 19 information page below. Engaging with the public and answering queries about national parks as a group. National park walking trails with adventure review.
National parks uk is not a lobbying body nor does it seek to speak on behalf of the family of 15 national parks. National parks uk employs three members of staff and secondees from the national parks to work on projects as required. Add this photo to a collection to save it for later.
The national parks of england and wales are areas of relatively undeveloped and scenic landscape that are designated under the national parks and access to the countryside act 1949 save for the broads which was set up under the norfolk and suffolk broads act 1988 despite their similar name national parks in england and wales are quite different from national parks in many other countries.
