National Parks (UK and Republic of Ireland)
The UK has fifteen National Parks; ten in England, three in Wales and two in Scotland and we adore them all for their own unique beauty. From the water of the Lake District and the Broads to the mountains of the Cairngorms and Peak District and all the different landscapes between, all of the national parks are protected to ensure their beauty lives on for future generations to enjoy.
The Republic of Ireland has six national parks. The first park created in Ireland is Killarney found in Kerry county in 1932, and since then five more national parks have been created and the most recent ones being Ballycroy in Mayo county.
Read MoreThe Republic of Ireland has six national parks. The first park created in Ireland is Killarney found in Kerry county in 1932, and since then five more national parks have been created and the most recent ones being Ballycroy in Mayo county.
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Harthope Valley - Northumberland
Controversy raged over the building of several new tracks in the hills on both sides of the Harthope Valley in the late 1990s by the landowner for the purpose of management of the moorland, particularly for shooting. Reduction in grazing pressure from sheep has led to an increase in the amount of heather which is regularly cut and burnt, improving the habitat for grouse.
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