{"id":52422,"date":"2026-04-08T08:30:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/?p=52422"},"modified":"2026-04-10T09:20:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T08:20:50","slug":"7-best-uk-national-parks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/7-best-uk-national-parks\/","title":{"rendered":"Best National Parks in the UK: Top 7 to Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"52422\" class=\"elementor elementor-52422\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6e05ed3e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6e05ed3e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element 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class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-36243878 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"36243878\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5abd0387\" data-id=\"5abd0387\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dbd7432 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1dbd7432\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With 15 stunning national parks spread across the UK, choosing which one to visit during your next staycation can feel like a challenge.<\/p><p>Our latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/sykes-staycation-index-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sykes Staycation Index<\/a>,\u00a0 showed that countryside walks, coastal strolls and exploring local attractions are among the top things Brits want from a holiday. With this in mind, it\u2019s easy to see why so many people choose to visit a UK National Park.<\/p><p>From rugged mountains and peaceful lakes to dramatic coastlines and rolling countryside, each one offers something completely different. To help narrow it down, we\u2019ve analysed search data to uncover the best national parks in the UK, highlighting the most popular spots for visitors today.<\/p><p>We&#8217;ve also reached out to our partners at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalparks.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Parks<\/a> for more information about these protected landscapes as well as expert insight from park rangers to inspire your next getaway!<\/p><p><em><strong>Wild, peaceful, dramatic or crowd\u2011free, the best national park depends on what you\u2019re really searching for. Read on to find yours&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25f3cb07 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"25f3cb07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57fdf83e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57fdf83e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Skip Ahead to:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4be4ba69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4be4ba69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"#faqs\">UK National Parks FAQs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#list\">The Most Popular UK National Parks<\/a>\u00a0<\/li><li><a href=\"#other\">Other Amazing UK National Parks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#map\">Map of UK National Parks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#methodology\">Methodology<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e69965f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5e69965f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e57c728 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e57c728\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"faqs\">UK National Parks FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15271e0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15271e0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><summary style=\"padding: 20px; background-color: #f2f2f2; cursor: pointer;\"><strong>What is a national park?<\/strong><\/summary><p style=\"padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #f2f2f2;\">A national park is a protected area of natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage, managed to allow public enjoyment without damaging the environment.<\/p><\/details><details style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><summary style=\"padding: 20px; background-color: #f2f2f2; cursor: pointer;\"><strong>How many national parks does the UK have?<\/strong><\/summary><p style=\"padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #f2f2f2;\">There are 15 National Parks across the UK: 10 in England, 3 in Wales and 2 in Scotland.<\/p><\/details><details style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><summary style=\"padding: 20px; background-color: #f2f2f2; cursor: pointer;\"><strong>What are the 15 UK National Parks?<\/strong><\/summary><p style=\"padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #f2f2f2;\">The 15 UK National Parks are: Lake District, Peak District, Eryri (Snowdonia), Dartmoor, Exmoor, North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales, The Broads, South Downs, New Forest, Pembrokeshire Coast, Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), Northumberland, Loch Lomond &amp; The Trossachs and the Cairngorms.<\/p><\/details><details style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><summary style=\"padding: 20px; background-color: #f2f2f2; cursor: pointer;\"><strong>What is the least-visited national park in the UK?<\/strong><\/summary><p style=\"padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #f2f2f2;\">Northumberland National Park is the least visited, making it ideal for those seeking peace, quiet and space to explore.<\/p><\/details><details style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><summary style=\"padding: 20px; background-color: #f2f2f2; cursor: pointer;\"><strong>What is Britain&#8217;s biggest national park?<\/strong><\/summary><p style=\"padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #f2f2f2;\">The Cairngorms in Scotland is the largest, covering over 4,500 square kilometres.<\/p><\/details><details style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><summary style=\"padding: 20px; background-color: #f2f2f2; cursor: pointer;\"><strong>What is the most northern national park in the UK?<\/strong><\/summary><p style=\"padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #f2f2f2;\">The Cairngorms is the most northern national park in the UK, which can be found in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.<\/p><\/details><details style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><summary style=\"padding: 20px; background-color: #f2f2f2; cursor: pointer;\"><strong>What was the first national park in the UK?<\/strong><\/summary><p style=\"padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #f2f2f2;\">The Peak District was the UK\u2019s first National Park, officially designated in 1951.<\/p><\/details>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a6765d8 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4a6765d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-19051bb6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"19051bb6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-65410bfa\" data-id=\"65410bfa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ff8723d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ff8723d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"list\">The Most Popular UK National Parks<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15fec8a4 elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"15fec8a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/best-uk-national-pars-desktop-750x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-88896\" alt=\"The Best National Parks in the UK\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/best-uk-national-pars-desktop-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/best-uk-national-pars-desktop-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/best-uk-national-pars-desktop-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/best-uk-national-pars-desktop-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/best-uk-national-pars-desktop.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a97d556 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1a97d556\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"1086\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/the-best-national-parks-uk-mobile.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-88897\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/the-best-national-parks-uk-mobile.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/the-best-national-parks-uk-mobile-187x427.jpg 187w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/the-best-national-parks-uk-mobile-219x500.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/the-best-national-parks-uk-mobile-66x150.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a1a8ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2a1a8ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43a65ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43a65ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/lake-district-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake District<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20db7986 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"20db7986\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lake-district-national-park.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-88378\" alt=\"Lake District National Park\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lake-district-national-park.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lake-district-national-park-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-483fe35d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"483fe35d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">As England\u2019s largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/lake-district\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake District<\/a> needs little introduction and is an unsurprising entry on our guide to the UK&#8217;s best national parks. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">With its dramatic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/lake-district-mountains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mountains<\/a>, pristine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/lake-district-lakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lakes<\/a> and winding country lanes, it\u2019s no wonder this national park consistently tops the charts when it comes to popularity.<\/span><\/p><p>Whether you&#8217;re climbing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottages-near-scafell-pike.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scafell Pike<\/a>, England\u2019s tallest mountain, or cruising across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/windermere-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake Windermere<\/a> by boat, there\u2019s plenty here for outdoor lovers and those searching for memorable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/free-days-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free days out<\/a>. The region\u2019s walking trails are world-renowned, ranging from relaxed lakeside strolls to more demanding fells for seasoned hikers. And for wildlife lovers, keep your eyes peeled for red squirrels in woodlands and ospreys soaring overhead.<\/p><p>Alongside the stunning scenery, the Lake District also offers charming market towns like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/keswick-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keswick<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/ambleside-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ambleside<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/grasmere-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grasmere<\/a>, where you\u2019ll find cosy caf\u00e9s, independent shops and local heritage. Whether it\u2019s walking, sightseeing or simply soaking up the landscape, the Lake District offers an unforgettable break at any time of year.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d73d606 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6d73d606\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/lake-district-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Holiday Cottage in the Lake District \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54930fb0 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"54930fb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb2020 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb2020\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/new-forest-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Forest<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50431b4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"50431b4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/new-forest-national-park.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-88383\" alt=\"new forest national park\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/new-forest-national-park.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/new-forest-national-park-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10d0acd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10d0acd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Known for its ancient woodlands, free-roaming ponies and charming villages, the New Forest offers a truly unique setting for a countryside escape. Once a royal hunting ground, this peaceful national park in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/hampshire-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hampshire<\/a> and south-west <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/wiltshire-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wiltshire<\/a> is now one of the most popular destinations for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers alike.<\/span><\/p><p>With over 140 miles of walking and cycling trails weaving through the forest, you\u2019ll have plenty of chances to explore the great outdoors. Along the way, you might spot ponies, deer and even Highland cattle wandering through the trees and across quiet lanes. The New Forest also boasts a handful of quiet beaches and estuaries, ideal for birdwatching or a peaceful coastal stroll.<\/p><p>The area is dotted with traditional villages such as Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst and Beaulieu, each offering tearooms, pubs and independent shops. With its mix of woodland, wildlife and welcoming communities, the New Forest is perfect if you&#8217;re searching for a relaxing break in nature.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd142c2 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"fd142c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/new-forest-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Holiday Cottage in the New Forest \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f5c0e60 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6f5c0e60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c5daed0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c5daed0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/peak-district-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peak District<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a4eb93c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4a4eb93c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peak-district-national-park.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-88384\" alt=\"peak district national park\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peak-district-national-park.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peak-district-national-park-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1125e5c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1125e5c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">As the UK\u2019s first designated national park, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/peak-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peak District<\/a> has long held a special place in the hearts of British holidaymakers, so we aren&#8217;t surprised to see it on our list of the most popular national parks in the UK.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Stretching across parts of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/derbyshire-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derbyshire<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/yorkshire-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yorkshire<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/staffordshire-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Staffordshire<\/a>, Greater Manchester and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cheshire-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cheshire<\/a>, this diverse region offers everything from limestone valleys and moorland plateaus to peaceful reservoirs and charming towns.<\/span><\/p><p>Walkers are spoilt for choice here, with trails like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/monsal-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monsal Trail<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/kinder-scout-walk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kinder Scout<\/a>\u00a0being recognised as some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-walks-uk\/\">best walks in the UK<\/a>. For something more relaxed, the stepping stones at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/dovedale-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dovedale<\/a> or a walk around Ladybower Reservoir are ideal. You\u2019ll also find a wealth of local wildlife, from buzzards circling overhead to rare mountain hares on the higher ground.<\/p><p>The Peak District is also home to some fantastic historic sites, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/chatsworth-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chatsworth House<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/haddon-hall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Haddon Hall<\/a>. And with market towns like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/bakewell-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bakewell<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/buxton-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buxton<\/a> close by, there\u2019s no shortage of lovely spots for a well-earned slice of cake or pint after a day outdoors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2440dc98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-testimonial\" data-id=\"2440dc98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"testimonial.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-content\">\u201cFor me, what makes the Peak District special is that you can lose yourself in the wild gritstone edges one hour and be tucked away in a cozy, limestone village the next. It's like 2 Parks in 1!\n<br><br>\nThe real magic isn't just in the famous views, but also getting a feel for the many communities living and working in the Park which sets it apart.\n\nSo my perfect weekend in the Peaks would be getting out for a stroll or a roll, followed by a tasty cake or a local pub fire - getting connected with nature while feeling completely at home.\"<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta elementor-has-image elementor-testimonial-image-position-aside\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peakdistrict.gov.uk\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rob-peak-district.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-88686\" alt=\"Rob Peak District Ranger\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rob-peak-district.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rob-peak-district-427x427.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rob-peak-district-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rob-peak-district-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rob-peak-district-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-testimonial-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peakdistrict.gov.uk\/\">Rob Kenning<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-testimonial-job\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peakdistrict.gov.uk\/\">Ranger Team Manager, Peak District National Park<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4625bb71 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4625bb71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/peak-district-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Holiday Cottage in the Peak District \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ee03141 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5ee03141\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59c9c4d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59c9c4d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/snowdonia-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eryri (Snowdonia)<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68413af3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"68413af3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/snowdonia-national-park.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-88385\" alt=\"snowdonia national park\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/snowdonia-national-park.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/snowdonia-national-park-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-221953e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"221953e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Home to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/en\/wales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wales<\/a>\u2019 highest peak and some of the most dramatic scenery in the UK, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/snowdonia-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eryri National Park<\/a>\u00a0is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. From rugged mountains and deep valleys to ancient woodlands and glacial lakes, it\u2019s easy to see why this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/welsh-national-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welsh national park<\/a> is one of the most popular places to visit in the country.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/snowdon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)<\/a> draws in climbers and walkers from all over, with several routes to the summit depending on your experience. But there\u2019s much more to the park than just its namesake mountain. You\u2019ll also find peaceful forests, hidden waterfalls and quiet walking trails&#8230; perfect for those of you that&#8217;re looking to escape the crowds.<\/p><p>The area is rich in culture and history too, with Welsh heritage running through towns like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/betws-y-coed-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Betws-y-Coed<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/beddgelert-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beddgelert<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/llanberis-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Llanberis<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re here for the hikes, the views or the cosy villages, Eryri is a place that stays with you long after you\u2019ve left.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a9bff elementor-widget elementor-widget-testimonial\" data-id=\"2a9bff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"testimonial.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-content\">\u201cEryri is a place that stays with you.\u202fFrom the iconic peak of Yr Wyddfa to hidden lakes, quiet valleys and amazing coastlines full of nature. But what really sets it apart is the feeling of a strong sense of belonging, shaped by Welsh language, culture and history. \n<br><br>As Wardens, we see how much this place means to visitors and our communities alike, and that shared sense of care is what helps protect it for future generations.\u201d <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta elementor-has-image elementor-testimonial-image-position-aside\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/eryri.gov.wales\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/david-prysor-jones-eryri-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-88470\" alt=\"David Eryri National Park Headshot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/david-prysor-jones-eryri-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/david-prysor-jones-eryri-1-427x427.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/david-prysor-jones-eryri-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/david-prysor-jones-eryri-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-testimonial-name\" href=\"https:\/\/eryri.gov.wales\/\">David Prysor Jones<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-testimonial-job\" href=\"https:\/\/eryri.gov.wales\/\">Senior Warden \u2013 South Area<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27f3882 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"27f3882\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/snowdonia-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Holiday Cottage in Eryri National Park \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61e7fc34 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"61e7fc34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65cc0971 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65cc0971\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/northumberland-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northumberland<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46d24dba elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"46d24dba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/northumberland-national-park_resized.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-89110\" alt=\"northumberland national park\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/northumberland-national-park_resized.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/northumberland-national-park_resized-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Image provided by Northumberland National Park<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f14eab4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f14eab4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Tucked away in the far <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/north-east-england-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">north east of England<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/northumberland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northumberland National Park<\/a> is a place of striking contrasts&#8230; from wild, open moorland to rolling hills and ancient Roman ruins. It\u2019s also the least populated of all the UK\u2019s national parks, making it ideal for those seeking peace, quiet and space to explore.<\/span><\/p><p>Perhaps the most famous feature is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/hadrians-wall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hadrian\u2019s Wall<\/a>, which runs through the southern edge of the park and easily one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-northumberland-walks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best walks in Northumberland<\/a>. Walking along the wall or visiting one of its forts, like Housesteads, is a must. Further north, the Cheviot Hills provide panoramic views and plenty of places to go for scenic and relaxing walks.<\/p><p>Northumberland is also known for its dark skies. The park is home to one of Europe\u2019s largest areas of protected night sky, making it perfect for stargazing. Whether you\u2019re keen to explore local history at one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/northumberland-castles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northumberland&#8217;s many nearby castles<\/a> or walk across the beautiful countryside,\u00a0Northumberland offers something refreshingly different.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39f74e14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-testimonial\" data-id=\"39f74e14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"testimonial.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-content\">\"For me, Northumberland National Park is all about tranquillity. Even with well-loved places like Hadrian\u2019s Wall or the Breamish Valley, it\u2019s the vast stretches of untouched, remote landscape that make it feel so special. <br><br>Out here, you can switch off from the world completely and just sink into the natural beauty around you. Every time I\u2019m in these hills or walking these valleys, I feel genuinely privileged to be part of such a unique and peaceful place.\"<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta elementor-has-image elementor-testimonial-image-position-aside\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/margaret-anderson-northumberland.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-88469\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/margaret-anderson-northumberland.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/margaret-anderson-northumberland-427x427.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/margaret-anderson-northumberland-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/margaret-anderson-northumberland-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-testimonial-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Margaret Anderson<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-testimonial-job\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Senior Ranger, Northumberland National Park<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-46f33822 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"46f33822\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-11b3ce48\" data-id=\"11b3ce48\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-460234a3 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"460234a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/northumberland-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Holiday Cottage in Northumberland \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26132b67 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"26132b67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b763a8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b763a8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/norfolk-broads-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Broads National Park<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ed2dd40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3ed2dd40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/norfolk-broads-national-park.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-88387\" alt=\"broads national park\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/norfolk-broads-national-park.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/norfolk-broads-national-park-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-748a28df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"748a28df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Known for its winding waterways, reed-lined rivers and peaceful pace of life, the Broads National Park offers a unique take on the traditional countryside escape. Spread across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/norfolk-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Norfolk<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/suffolk-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Suffolk<\/a>, this low-lying landscape is a paradise for boaters, walkers and wildlife lovers.<\/span><\/p><p>The Broads cover over 125 miles of navigable waterways, and the best way to explore them is by boat, whether you hire one for a few hours or a few days. Along the way, you\u2019ll spot windmills, historic churches and an abundance of birdlife, including herons, marsh harriers and even the occasional otter if you\u2019re lucky.<\/p><p>On land, you\u2019ll find scenic walking and cycling routes, along with charming villages such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/wroxham-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wroxham<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/horning-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Horning<\/a> and Ludham. With its gentle scenery and relaxing atmosphere, as well its proximity to some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-norfolk-beaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best beaches in Norfolk<\/a>, the Broads are perfect for those looking to unwind and enjoy nature at their own pace.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bf6f7be elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6bf6f7be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/norfolk-broads-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Holiday Cottage in the Norfolk Broads \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-123c98c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"123c98c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac07b39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac07b39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/yorkshire-dales-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yorkshire Dales<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44d91e54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"44d91e54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dog-friendly-holidays-uk-yorkshire-dales.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-80456\" alt=\"yorkshire dales national park\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a26dd97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a26dd97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Rounding off our list of the best UK National Parks is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/yorkshire-dales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yorkshire Dales<\/a>. With its rolling green hills, dry stone walls and winding country lanes, the it&#8217;s\u00a0one of the most recognisable and beloved landscapes in Britain. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Known for being one of two national parks in Yorkshire, the Dales stretch across much of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/north-yorkshire-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Yorkshire<\/a> and parts of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cumbria-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cumbria<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/lancashire-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lancashire<\/a>, it\u2019s a region packed with charm, character and timeless rural beauty.<\/span><\/p><p>Walking is one of the best ways to explore the Dales, whether you\u2019re climbing to the summit of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/pen-y-ghent-circular-walk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pen-y-Ghent<\/a> or wandering through peaceful valleys like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/wharfedale-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wharfedale<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/swaledale-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swaledale<\/a>. You\u2019ll also find spectacular natural landmarks here, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/malham-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malham Cove<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/aysgarth-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aysgarth Falls<\/a> and the dramatic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/ribblehead-viaduct-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ribblehead Viaduct<\/a>.<\/p><p>The park is dotted with picturesque villages and market towns like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/grassington-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grassington<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/settle-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Settle<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/hawes-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hawes<\/a>, each offering cosy pubs, local produce and a warm Yorkshire welcome. For a walking holiday or a relaxing break in the countryside, the Yorkshire Dales ticks all the right boxes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f559be elementor-widget elementor-widget-testimonial\" data-id=\"7f559be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"testimonial.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-content\">\u201cWhat makes the Yorkshire Dales so special is the feeling of stepping into a living landscape \u2014 one shaped by nature, farming, and thousands of years of human story. From the limestone pavements and tumbling waterfalls to the drystone walls that stitch the hillsides together, every Dale has its own character.<br><br> Whether you\u2019re walking a high ridge, exploring a quiet village, or watching red squirrels dart through ancient woodlands, the Dales has a way of slowing you down and reminding you what matters.\"<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta elementor-has-image elementor-testimonial-image-position-aside\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkshiredales.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/michael-briggs.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-88471\" alt=\"michael briggs yorkshire dales headshot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/michael-briggs.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/michael-briggs-427x427.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/michael-briggs-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/michael-briggs-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-testimonial-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkshiredales.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Briggs<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-testimonial-job\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkshiredales.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Area Ranger<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f4bbde7 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5f4bbde7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/yorkshire-dales-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Holiday Cottage in the Yorkshire Dales \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55965e07 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"55965e07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63a43530 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63a43530\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"other\">Other Amazing UK National Parks<\/h2><p>Despite not making it into the top seven based on our search analysis, the other other eight national parks shouldn&#8217;t be slept on! We&#8217;re so lucky to have such a beautiful selection of national parks to choose from, each offering something different, what matters is finding the best park for you and your holiday!<\/p><p><em><strong>So check out these other amazing national parks that are more than worth a visit&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f196078 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5f196078\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n    <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/7621236894944251158\" width=\"325\" height=\"725\" style=\"border:none;\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a3720ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a3720ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/dartmoor-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Dartmoor<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Known for its vast moorlands, granite tors and roaming ponies, Dartmoor is perfect for walking, cycling and stargazing.<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/exmoor-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Exmoor<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; A mix of rolling hills, dramatic coastline and wooded valleys, Exmoor offers scenic walks and a chance to spot red deer in the wild.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/north-york-moors-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>North York Moors<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Home to sweeping heather moorland, hidden waterfalls and the heritage North Yorkshire Moors Railway, this park is ideal for nature lovers and families alike.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottages-south-downs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>South Downs<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Stretching from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/winchester-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Winchester<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/eastbourne-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eastbourne<\/a>, the South Downs features chalk hills, coastal cliffs and charming market towns.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/pembrokeshire-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pembrokeshire Coast<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Wales\u2019 only coastal national park, it boasts some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-beaches-in-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UK\u2019s best beaches<\/a>, cliffside walks and opportunities for water sports.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/brecon-beacons-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bannau Brycheiniog<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Famous for its waterfalls, caves and mountains, this park is a go-to for walkers, with routes ranging from gentle valleys to the summit of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/mountains-in-wales\/#brecon%20beacons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pen y Fan<\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/loch-lomond-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Loch Lomond &amp; The Trossachs<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Just north of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/glasgow-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glasgow<\/a>, this park combines lochs, forests and hills, making it perfect for a mix of hiking, boating and scenic drives.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cairngorms-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cairngorms<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; The UK\u2019s largest national park, the Cairngorms is a wild and rugged landscape of mountains, forests and wildlife, including golden eagles and red squirrels.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-78f16a4c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"78f16a4c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2bbeb645\" data-id=\"2bbeb645\" 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class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/8-West-Mill-Tor_Dartmoor_Andrew-Sweeney-2.jpg\" alt=\"8 West Mill Tor_Dartmoor_Andrew Sweeney\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Dartmoor National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Skomer-Island-off-Pembrokeshire-coast.jpg\" alt=\"Skomer Island, off the Pembrokeshire coast (South Wales)\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Pembrokeshire Coast National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Loch-Lomond-3.jpg\" alt=\"Views over Loch Lomond, Scotland\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Loch Lomond &amp; The Trossachs National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/North-York-Moors.jpg\" alt=\"North York Moors, Yorkshire\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">North York Moors National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Exmoor-National-Park-1.jpg\" alt=\"Exmoor National Park\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Exmoor National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Seven-Sisters-Cliffs.jpg\" alt=\"Seven Sisters Cliffs\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">South Downs National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/brecon-beacons-countryside.jpg\" alt=\"Brecon Beacons countryside, Mid Wales\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Bannau Brycheiniog National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"8 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Moose-in-Snowy-Cairngorms-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Moose in Snowy Cairngorms National Park\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Cairngorms National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-38e1aa71\" data-id=\"38e1aa71\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5afb3bce elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5afb3bce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4626a7a6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4626a7a6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2d3245b0\" data-id=\"2d3245b0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7edc46d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7edc46d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"methodology\">Methodology<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-58f131c2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"58f131c2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f8a1f2c\" data-id=\"2f8a1f2c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6825aeb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6825aeb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">The \u2018rank\u2019 was calculated using the average monthly search volume data from Google Keyword Planner in 2026. The ranking considers the combined total of keyword variations relating to each UK National Park alongside holiday-related search terms.<\/span><\/p><p>Other insights in this article came from the 2025 Sykes Staycation Index, supported by consumer research of 2,000 UK adults, conducted by OnePoll in April 2025.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9396145 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9396145\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5cc59a6d\" data-id=\"5cc59a6d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77222e53 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"77222e53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1674c843 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1674c843\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-478bd347\" data-id=\"478bd347\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d037a08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d037a08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">For even more inspiration on where to stay for your next getaway, be sure to check out our comprehensive guide of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/uk-holiday-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>best UK holiday destinations<\/strong><\/a>! You can also learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalparks.co.uk\/partner\/sykes-holiday-cottages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our partnership with National Parks<\/a> or browse the full list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/national-park-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">properties in a national park<\/a> and begin your next adventure today.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With 15 stunning national parks spread across the UK, choosing which one to visit during your next staycation can feel like a challenge. Our latest Sykes Staycation Index,\u00a0 showed that countryside walks, coastal strolls and exploring local attractions are among the top things Brits want from a holiday. 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