National Parks
Yorkshire Dales guide: things to do, places to stay and great walks
Planning a holiday in the Yorkshire Dales? We've unearthed some of the very best hidden gems in the national park to help you avoid the crowds.
14 sensational walks in the Cairngorms National Park
Take a hike through this vast, untamed area of Scotland with our expert guide to the best walks in the Cairngorms.
Best walks in Northumberland National Park
The darks skies, open moorland, wild woodland and splashing waterfalls of Northumberland National Park hug the border between England and Scotland – explore the park on foot with our favourite walks
National Parks of the UK: history, wildlife and best walking routes
What is a national park, how many national parks are there in the UK, and where is the nearest one to you? Our guide to the UK's 15 spectacular national parks looks at the history of each, how to visit them, the best walking routes, and local wildlife to spot.
Guide to Northumberland National Park: places to stay, days out, best walks and wildlife highlights
Our guide explores the best of Northumberland National Park, from the most beautiful hiking trails and wildlife wonders to the best places to stay and eat
Winners of Park Protector Awards 2022 announced
Projects from the Lake and Peak Districts won big at this year’s Park Protector Awards
Virtual escapes: Britain's incredible National Parks
Discover the magical landscapes and extraordinary wildlife of Britain's 15 national parks, from the mountains of Snowdonia and the coastline of Pembrokeshire to the lakes of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, and the hills of the Yorkshire Dales
John Craven: precious landscapes worn down by a hectic summer
This summer saw many scenes of queuing in national park hotspots, such the summits of Snowdon in Wales and Ben Nevis in Scotland. What impact has this had on these precious landscapes?
Celebrating our National Park heroes – your last chance to nominate
Campaign for National Parks has teamed up with Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust and BBC Countryfile Magazine to create the Park Protector Awards to recognise the efforts of staff and volunteers working in National Parks in England and Wales
Podcast: The battle to improve our national parks
Listen to a fascinating discussion with Corinne Pluchino of the Campaign for National Parks on what can be done to improve our national parks for wildlife – and people in this week's podcast episode.
Walk: Simonside Hills, Northumberland
Walk through conifer forests and across heather moorland to the summits of the most distinctive hills in Northumberland National Park
Do national parks need reform?
A major review of England’s national parks has recommended sweeping changes to their purpose and the way they are managed. Our report gauges reaction to the findings and what they could mean for those who visit, live and work in the parks – and for wildlife.
Why our national parks need more wildlife
Our national parks could be doing much more for wildlife and the environment says Andrew Hall of the Campaign for National Parks
Exmoor National Park guide: where to go, places to stay and best walks
Discover the history of Exmoor with our national park guide, including best towns and villages to visit, walks and places to stay.
Celebrating 70 years of Britain's National Parks
To mark the 70th anniversary of Britain's National Parks, Ordnance Survey have put together a set of images to illustrate the diverse landscapes of each park.
Great places to stay in UK National Parks
2019 marks 70 years since Britain’s National Parks were established following an Act of Parliament, protecting these great open spaces for all. To celebrate, here is a selection of great places to stay in them.
Walk: Upper Coquetdale, Northumberland
An eight-mile walk over the broad grassy ridgelines, steep-sided valleys and ancient droving routes of Northumberland’s Cheviot Hills
How to explore the Three Peaks of Yorkshire
Whether you walk the full 24-mile challenge route or not, exploring one or all of the 'Yorkshire Three Peaks' Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough makes for a great day out.
Where the Dales meet the Lakes
On 1 August 2016, two of Britain’s favourite national parks are expanding to connect to each other. Mark Sutcliffe heads off for a weekend of walks through the newly protected areas of stunning scenery.
South Downs National Park gains dark sky reserve status
Two nature reserves in the South Downs National Park, West Sussex have been awarded ‘Dark Sky Reserve’ status for the quality of their starry skies
MPs approve fracking under national parks
MPs have voted to allow fracking to take place under the UK’s National Parks – a move Labour and Liberal Democrats have slammed as “back door” tactics, as no time was given for a Commons debate.
Should we be selling off our national parks?
After news that Stickle Tarn and six other slices of land in the Lake District are to be sold to private owners, we investigate the auctioning off of land to fund our national parks.
5 bike rides through national parks
In the first of our route series with Sustrans we explore the best bike rides for an adventure through Britain's incredible national parks.
Proposed expansion of national parks
Lake District and Yorkshire Dales hope for expansion approval