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The Complete Guide to the UK National Parks

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The Complete Guide to the UK National Parks

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Description

The official guide to the UK's 15 beautiful National Parks and how to discover, explore and enjoy these unique and treasured outdoor spaces.

'Our National Parks are essential for our country's health, hope, and connection.' – From the foreword by Alastair Humphreys

From the UNESCO-listed Lake District to the arctic plateau of the Cairngorms, the UK's
15 National Parks are home to some of the country's most spectacular landscapes. This comprehensive guide celebrates their rich history, heritage and natural beauty, while helping you plan every visit with confidence.

Organised by Park and packed with practical advice, this book will help you make the most of your time – whether you're seeking iconic landmarks, unforgettable walks, local food spots or memorable places to stay. You'll also find inspirational insights from National Park champions, must-see sites and must-do activities tailored to each Park's unique character. With accessible walking routes, family-friendly ideas for days out, plus adventures ranging from wild swimming and birdwatching to stargazing and caving, there's something for everyone.

Complete with beautiful photography and maps, plus a foreword by Alastair Humphreys, this is the only guide you need to explore and uncover the very best parts of our National Parks, make amazing new memories and leave nothing behind but footprints.

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Support for non-visual reading

Has alternative text descriptions for images

Navigation

  • Page list to go to pages from the print source version
  • Elements such as headings, tables, etc for structured navigation
  • All or substantially all textual matter is arranged in a single logical reading order

Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction

ENGLAND
Northumberland
Lake District
Yorkshire Dales
North York Moors
Peak District
The Broads
Exmoor
Dartmoor
New Forest
South Downs

WALES
Eryri (Snowdonia)
Pembrokeshire Coast
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

SCOTLAND
Cairngorms
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs

Acknowledgements
Index

Product details

Published 09 Apr 2026
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Pages 288
ISBN 9781844867417
Imprint Conway
Illustrations Photographs and maps throughout
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Mike Appleton

Mike Appleton is an outdoors journalist and author…

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