United Kingdom National Parks
The National Parks [1] of the United Kingdom are to be found primarily in England and Wales; two recent additions exist in Scotland. There are as yet no National Parks in Northern Ireland. Slightly less strict designations also exist, the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England and Wales, and the National Scenic Area in Scotland. UnderstandNational ParksEnglandThe majority of England's National Parks are to be found in the North, reflecting the fact that most wilderness areas are to be found in the mountainous areas of the Pennines and surrounding areas.
NB: The South Downs has been designated as an area awaiting designation as a future National Park. WalesScotlandAreas of Outstanding Natural BeautyAreas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the United Kingdom are currently 41 defined areas in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, designated by the Countryside Agency on behalf of the British government. The equivalent in Scotland is the National Scenic Area
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