The Complete Guide to the UK National Parks

The official guide to the UK's 15 beautiful National Parks and how to discover, explore and enjoy these unique and treasured outdoor spaces.
This is your complete planning guide and celebration of the history, rich heritage and natural beauty of these exceptional vast spaces, from the UNESCO listed Lake District to the rugged arctic plateau of the Cairngorms.
The Complete Guide to the UK National Parks helps you to make the most of every visit and bolster your confidence to move off the beaten track. Organised by park, you will find recommended walks, inspirational case studies from national park champions, must-see sites and landmarks, must dos and favourite local places for refreshments and where to stay.
With beautiful photographs and maps, this inspiring guide encourages you to explore, interact and uncover the special qualities of our National Parks in the best way possible, making memories and leaving nothing but footprints. Offering things to do for everyone, the pages are crammed with recommended activities including accessible walking routes and mindfulness to the best birdwatching, caving and stargazing opportunities. The range of activities and adventures are tailored to each park's unique character.
This is the only guide you need to our amazing and precious natural heritages, and you'll return to it again and again, finding something new each time.

Mike Appleton is an outdoors journalist and author. He's an active caver and walker. He has written a number of walking guides, including Yorkshire's Three Peaks and 50 Gems of the Yorkshire Dales.