National parkCumbriaMountain
Lake District National Park
Mapped mountain terrain and glacial valleys in Cumbria
Lake District National Park, in Cumbria, United Kingdom. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and lakes.
2,292 km²1951TemperateV
Country designation
Browse the United Kingdom's network of 15 nationally significant protected parks.
National Parks in the United Kingdom: A Country-Specific Protected Area Atlas
Discover the geography and landscape context of the United Kingdom's recognized National Parks. This dedicated atlas route provides access to the country's protected areas, highlighting their distribution and protected land significance. Understand where these key natural landscapes fit within the broader UK geography and protected area identity.
Discover the distribution of 15 nationally designated park areas across England, Scotland, and Wales, highlighting significant conservation geography.
National Parks in the United Kingdom: Browse Iconic Protected Landscapes and Geography
Explore the United Kingdom's network of National Parks, which represent nationally significant protected areas associated with landscape conservation, biodiversity protection, and public recognition. This comprehensive atlas view provides a structured way to understand the country's flagship protected landscapes, tracing their regional spread and unique geographic features.
National park
Mapped parks15
Share of country parks17%
Parks in this designationMapped regional distribution of protected landscapes, highlighting diverse terrain across the United Kingdom.10 / 15
See all parksExplore United Kingdom National Parks: Mapped Protected Landscapes
Explore the complete collection of National Parks throughout the United Kingdom, encompassing diverse protected landscapes from upland moorlands to expansive lake districts and coastal regions. This curated country-specific list offers valuable geographic context, allowing for comparison of these vital conservation areas across the nation's varied terrain.
National parkUnited KingdomMountain
Peak District
Mapped boundaries and natural terrain context for this UK national park.
Investigate the Peak District National Park, a cornerstone of the United Kingdom's protected natural areas. This MoriAtlas entry provides essential details on its geographic scope, mapped boundaries, and landscape characteristics. Engage with structured data to understand how this national park fits into the atlas of the United Kingdom, supporting detailed geographic and protected-area discovery for researchers and explorers.
1,440 km²1951TemperateEasy access
National parkDevonMountain
Dartmoor
Mapped protected area with significant Bronze Age remains.
Dartmoor National Park, in Devon, United Kingdom. Landscapes: mountains, hills, and valleys.
954 km²1951TemperateModerate access
National parkScotlandMountain
Cairngorms National Park
Mapped boundaries and arctic-alpine geography.
Cairngorms National Park, in United Kingdom. Landscapes: mountains, plateaus, and cliffs.
4,528 km²2003TemperateV
National parkWalesMountain
Brecon Beacons National Park
Discover mapped terrain, park boundaries, and regional geography.
Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, in Wales, United Kingdom. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and grasslands.
1,344 km²1957TemperateModerate access
National parkEnglandMarine
New Forest National Park
Mapped heathland, ancient woodlands, and pastoral traditions.
Explore New Forest National Park, a nationally significant protected area in England renowned for its unique blend of ancient royal forest history, traditional pastoral practices, and biologically rich lowland habitats. This page provides an atlas-focused view of its mapped boundaries, distinctive terrain, and geographic context within England, highlighting its value as a living landscape shaped by centuries of common grazing rights and supporting rare wildlife.
566 km²2005TemperateEasy access
National parkScotlandMountain
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Regional geography and protected Highland boundaries in Scotland
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, in Scotland, United Kingdom. Landscapes: mountains, woodlands, and lakes.
1,865 km²2002TemperateEasy access
National parkUnited Kingdom
Exmoor National Park
Mapped terrain, moorland, and dramatic coastal geography.
Exmoor National Park, in United Kingdom. Landscapes: mountains, hills, and valleys.
692 km²1954TemperateModerate access
National parkNorth YorkshireMountain
North York Moors
Discover mapped moorland, dales, and coastlines.
The North York Moors National Park is a vital protected landscape in North Yorkshire, celebrated for its extensive heather moorland and distinctive deeply incised dales. This page provides an atlas-style exploration of the park's geography, highlighting its unique terrain, mapped boundaries, and its integral role within the regional landscape context. Understand the diverse natural features that define this iconic national park, from the upland plateau to the dramatic Jurassic coast.
1,430 km²1952TemperateModerate access
National parkSouth East England
South Downs National Park
Iconic chalk downland, coastal cliffs, and mapped terrain.
South Downs National Park is a premier protected landscape in South East England, celebrated for its unique chalk downland terrain and dramatic coastal formations. This page provides detailed geographic context for the park, highlighting its rolling hills, dry valleys, and ancient woodlands. Discover the park's mapped boundaries and its significance within England's protected areas, offering a structured atlas view for landscape exploration.
1,627 km²2010TemperateV
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United Kingdom Protected Areas: Explore National Park Designations and Other Key Types
Discover the geographic spread and specific attributes of United Kingdom's National Parks, a cornerstone of its conservation efforts. Broaden your understanding by examining the country's various protected area types, providing crucial context for its unique natural heritage and management approaches.
Mapped aquatic ecosystems and marine protected landscapes
Marine protected area
Navigate the coastal and marine geography of the United Kingdom. This collection organizes twenty-two protected areas focused on aquatic ecosystems, reefs, and islands, providing a clear atlas-based understanding of the nation's offshore conservation footprint and maritime terrain.
Share of country parks31%
28Mapped parksUnited Kingdom Marine Protected Areas Atlas
Mapping essential protected lands throughout the United Kingdom.
Nature reserve
Investigate the distribution and ecological focus of nature reserves in the United Kingdom. This mapping resource highlights core conservation areas, ranging from complex coastal estuaries to inland wetland and bog systems, supporting a deeper understanding of national protected land geography.
Share of country parks17%
15Mapped parksUnited Kingdom Nature Reserves
Geographic index of scenic protected areas and stewardship landscapes
Protected landscape
Investigate the distribution and mapped boundaries of protected landscapes throughout the United Kingdom. This collection focuses on regions where scenic character and cultural geography define the protected status, offering a deep look at the lands managed for both ecological value and long term traditional stewardship.
Share of country parks14%
13Mapped parksUnited Kingdom Protected Landscapes
Regional conservation and protected natural landscape index
Protected area
Explore the collection of protected area sites found throughout the United Kingdom. This geographic index tracks diverse conservation locations, offering map-based insight into regional land stewardship where sites fall outside more rigid classification systems.
Share of country parks12%
11Mapped parksUnited Kingdom Protected Area Sites
Geography of wildlife conservation and habitat reserves
Wildlife reserve
Investigate the distribution of wildlife reserve locations across the United Kingdom. This atlas entry focuses on the regional geography of animal conservation areas, highlighting how these protected landscapes maintain habitat integrity and support the broader ecological stability of the British archipelago.
Share of country parks4%
4Mapped parksUnited Kingdom Wildlife Reserve Atlas
Mapped conservation regions across the United Kingdom
Biosphere reserve
Examine the geography of Biosphere reserves in the United Kingdom. This atlas highlights areas designated for ecological stewardship and sustainable coordination, providing insights into the distribution and landscape context of these high-level conservation territories.
Share of country parks3%
3Mapped parksUnited Kingdom Biosphere Reserves Atlas
Atlas of distinctive protected natural formations
Natural monument
Browse a collection of significant Natural Monuments in the United Kingdom. This geographic index covers protected landscapes and standout geological features recognized for their scenic, ecological, and cultural importance within the British landscape.
Share of country parks1%
1Mapped parkNatural Monuments in United Kingdom
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United Kingdom: park list
Open the park list for United Kingdom to explore locations and park characteristics.
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