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Brecon Beacons - Brecon Beacons is a mountain range found an hour away from Cardiff, Wales.

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Brecon Beacons - The park boasts waterfalls and unique geology. It is considered a Global Geopark by UNESCO.

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Cairngorms National Park - Cairngorms is located in north-east Scotland.

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Cairngorms National Park - It is has the biggest mountain range in British national parks.

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Dartmoor National Park - Dartmoor stands out for its rocky tors, stone piles, and medieval ruins.

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Dartmoor National Park - It can be found in Devon, close to Exeter and Plymouth.

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Exmoor National Park - Also in Devon, Exmoor boasts of moorlands and woodlands with coastal views.

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Exmoor National Park - Exmoor is a great place for stargazing at night. It is considered a International Dark Sky reserve, according to Dark Sky.

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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - Loch Lomond and The Trossachs was the first national park to open in Scotland, in 2002.

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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - The national park has 22 lochs and around 50 rivers, according to National Parks.

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New Forest National Park - Historically used for hunting, New Forest can be found in the south of England between Bournemouth and Southampton.

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New Forest National Park - It is home to cattle and an ideal location for biking and outdoor family activities.

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North York Moors National Park - This tranquil national park is found in northern Yorkshire.

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North York Moors National Park - In addition to moors, cliffs, and mountains, the park also has beautiful woodlands and streams.

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Northumberland National Park - This is the northernmost park in Britain.

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Northumberland National Park - It has the "largest area of protected night sky in Europe", as described on National Parks.

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Peak District National Park - The Peak District is found in the heart of England, between Sheffield and Manchester.

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Peak District National Park - It's a popular destination with hikers, rock climbers, and cyclists.

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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - This Welsh national park boasts of breathtaking beaches, cliffs, and coves.

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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - Seals, dolphins, seabirds, and even sharks, often make an appearance on its coastline, which has great hiking routes.

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Lake District National Park - The Lake District is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Lake District National Park - It is popular destination for hiking, sailing, swimming, and scuba diving.

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Snowdonia National Park - Snowdonia is found in north-west Wales, and is only a two hour drive from Manchester.

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Snowdonia National Park - It is home to Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales.

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South Downs National Park - South Downs is the newest addition to Britain's list of national parks (it opened in 2011).

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South Downs National Park - It is home to the Seven Sisters mountain and cliff range.

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The Broads National Park - The Broads are a network of rivers, lakes, and streams in Norfolk. River Wensum runs through to the city of Norwich.

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The Broads National Park - The Broads are Britain's vastest protected wetlands.

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Yorkshire Dales National Park - As its name gives away, this national park is found in Yorkshire! It's only an hour's drive from York and Leeds.

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Yorkshire Dales National Park -

It boasts stunning valleys, moors, and dry stone walls.

Sources: (Global Geoparks Network) (Dark Sky) (National Parks UK)

See also: The most beautiful national parks in the world

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