Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (England Wales & N Ireland)
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a designated exceptional landscape whose distinctive character and natural beauty are precious enough to be safeguarded in the national interest. AONBs are protected and enhanced for nature, people, business and culture.
England, Wales and Northern Ireland has 46 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, covering 18% of the countryside, over a fifth of the English coast, and including 12,000 miles of footpaths and bridleways.
Read MoreEngland, Wales and Northern Ireland has 46 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, covering 18% of the countryside, over a fifth of the English coast, and including 12,000 miles of footpaths and bridleways.
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Ess-na-Crub (Fall of the Hoof) - Glenariff - County Antrim
The Waterfall Walkway at Glenariff Forest Park opened over 80 years ago and passes through a National Nature Reserve. Rivers Glenariff and Inver have cut right through this spectacular steep sided gorge – the Queen of the Glens.
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From County Antrim
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