National Parks of Britain

• Lose yourself in the iconic landscapes of the Lake District
• Scotland's 2 National Parks: The Cairngorms and Loch Lomond & the Trossachs
• Fascinating human history, such as Iron Age forts in the South Downs
• Enjoy wonderful walking fuelled by Parkin (cake!) and tea in Yorkshire
• Visit 3 national parks in one journey on the Coast to Coast

Britain's national parks are areas of outstanding beauty, preserved and protected for the enjoyment of those who seek to explore and understand the landscapes. Each has its own distinct character, from Lake District landscapes, shaped by 500 million years of geological history, which inspired the romantic poets, to the classic countryside charm of the Yorkshire Dales.

Unlike many other countries, in the UK the national parks are not fully wilderness. There are many towns and settlements throughout the national parks, where the exceptional beauty of the landscape co-habits with the character of the communities which inhabit it. This creates the perfect environment to escape to rural Britain, and appreciate both the isolation of some of the most untouched land, and the charm of the towns and villages where you can expect a warm welcome and regional food or ales to delight in.