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A concise introduction to the UK’s National Parks, explaining why these protected areas were created and how they preserve landscapes, geology, history, wildlife, and natural beauty. Covers the number and distribution of parks across England, Scotland, and Wales, and notes opportunities for active visits. Describes how individual park organizations and National Parks UK coordinate conservation projects, protect habitats, and support communities while ensuring safety for millions of visitors.

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Welcome to the UK’s National Parks!

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Scotland

Wales

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100NATIONALPARKSOFTHEUNITED KINGDOM Lake Buttermere (Lake District)raintreea Capstone company-publishers forchldren Raintree is an imprint of Capstone Global Library Limited,a company incorporated in England and Wales having itsregistered office at 264 Banbury Road,Oxford,0X27DY-Registered company number:6695582 www.raintree.co.ukmyorders@raintree.co.uk Text C Capstone Global Library Limited 2018The moral rights of the proprietor have been asserted. All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including photocopyingor storing it in any medium by electronic means and whether or not transiently or incidentally to some other use ofthis publication)without the written permission of the copyright owner,except in accordance with the provisions of theCopyright,Designs and Patents Act 1988 or under the terms of a licence issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency,Saffron House,6-10 Kirby Street,London EC1N 8TS(www.cla.co.uk).Applications for the copyright owner's writtenpermission should be addressed to the publisher. Edited by Helen Cox Cannons Designed by Ted Williams and Kazuko Collins Originalillustrations C Capstone Global Library Limited 2018llustrated by Eric GohlPicture research by Jo MillerProduction by Kathy McColleyOriginated by Capstone Gilobal Library LtdPrinted and bound in India | LEISURE AND CULTURE
DUNDEE | | | --- | --- | | C00795075X | | | Bertrams | 01/03/2018 | | | £13.99 | | CC | 333783 | ISBN 9781474753975 2120191817 10987654321 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A full catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. Acknowledgements We would like to thank the following for permission to reproduce photographs: Image Credits Alamy:Andrew Ray,17,Dean Hoskins,18,Nature Photographers Ltd,13,Wild Places Photography/Chris Howes,31;Capstone:Eric Gohl,throughout,(detail maps);Fotolia:nspooner,26;iStockphoto:lanwool,23;Shutterstock:BillyStock,2,Brendan Howard,33,48,chris2766,3,(middle),28,CKP1001,16,(top),Dave Carroll,22,Dave Head,20,davemhuntphotography,37,David Hughes,6,DavidYoung,11,gubenat,45,Helen Hotson,10,Jamie Hall,7,Jane Rix, 3,(top),JPagetRFPhotos,back cover,(top),JuliusKielaitis,1,Lance Bellers,29,Lukasz Pajor,9,24,Malago,35,backcover,(background),Mark A.Rice,25,Mark Bulmer,30,Mark Medcalf,32,Martin Fowler,12,Martin Prochazkacz,16,(bottom),Mike Charles,4,(top),Mirko Graul,8,Miroslav Hlavko,39,Philip Birtwistle,14,Pinkcandy,3,(bottom),RainerLesniewski,5,throughout,(location map),Ramon Harkema,40,42,Robert Trevis-Smith,21,Ross Elliott Photo,36,Spumador,41,Stefano Zaccaria,43,Stewart Smith Photography,cover,stocker1970,38,44,Stockimo,27,travelight, 47,Traveller70,34,Valdis Skudre,4,(bottom);Wikimedia:lan Stannard,19 Design Elements Shutterstock:Dave Carroll,Flas100 Every effort has been made to contact copyright holders of material reproduced in this book.Any omissions will berectified in subsequent printings if notice is given to the publisher. All the internet addresses (URLs)given in this book were valid at the time of going to press.However,due to thedynamic nature of the internet,some addresses may have changed,or sites may have changed or ceased to existsince publication.While the author and publisher regret any inconvenience this may cause readers,no responsibility forany such changes can be accepted by either the author or the publisher. CONTENTS Welcome to the UK's National Parks!……………………………4 ENGLAND The Broads………………………………………………………6 Dartmoor………………… ………………………………………………10 Exmoor………… ………………………………………………12 The Lake District ………………………………………………14 The New Forest. ………………………………………………18 Northumberland…………………………………………20 The North York Moors ……………………………22 The Peak District……………………………………………24 The South Downs……………………………………28 The Yorkshire Dales……………………………………30 SCOTLAND The Cairngorms……………………………………………32 Loch Lomond & The Trossac

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Why were the UK’s National Parks created?

They were created to protect and preserve the most special landscapes, including their geology, history, wildlife, and natural beauty.

How many National Parks are there in the UK, and where are they located?

There are 15 National Parks in total: 10 in England, 2 in Scotland, and 3 in Wales.

Who manages the National Parks and what do they do?

Each park is looked after by its own organization, while National Parks UK oversees the wider park system. Together they run conservation projects, protect threatened wildlife and habitats, and help keep parks safe for visitors.

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