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Wales is home to three National Parks - the Snowdonian, Brecon Beacon and Pembrokeshire Coast National Parks. Each National Park boasts superb natural landscapes and heritage sites. The National Park's varied nature reflects the diverse, unique environments that Wales has to offer. |
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| Snowdonian National Park |
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The Snowdonian National Park, or Eryri, literally translated as ‘place
of the Eagles’, is the second largest National Park in England and
Wales. It contains Snowdon or Yr Wyddfa, the highest peak to be found
in England and Wales which stands at 1085m, as well as the impressive
Carneddau and Glynderau mountain ranges. The National Park encompasses a wide range of environments including coastal sand dunes, broad leaved woodlands, glacial valleys, lakes and open mountains all home to many rare species such as the Peregrine Falcon, Merlin and the Lloydia Serotina/Snowdon Lily and the Snowdon beetle - both unique to the park. |
View from Snowdonia National Park - Snowdonia, N Wales |
| Pembrokeshire Coast National Park |
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The Pembrokeshire coast National Park encompasses some of the most spectacular
coastal scenery to be found in Europe. It is also recognised as an area
of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The famous 299km coastal path winds its way through the park and is an
excellent means to view the varied landscapes of rugged, towering cliffs
and calm stretches of golden sands. The coast is also renowned for its
outstanding examples of geological features such as the Green Bridge of
Wales and the striking folded strata seen in the cliff faces from Ceibwr
bay. The Park provides a safe haven for the many rare species of plants
and animals which thrive there, and seals and dolphins are not an uncommon
sight. Seaside towns such as Tenby and Saundersfoot and the larger towns of Haverfordwest and Pembroke are popular attractions with local markets, arts and crafts, museums and stone Castles such as Pembroke and Carew. |
Solva Harbour - Pembrokeshire National Park, S Wales |
| Brecon Beacons National Park |
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The Brecon Beacons landscape ranges over wild, open moor land, waterfalls,
open mountains and sheltered valleys. Over half of the park is 1000ft
above sea level, including notable peaks such as Pen Y Fan (886m), Cribyn
and Carn Du. The parks upland region is split into four main sections
- the Central Massif, Forest Fawr, the Black Mountains in the East and
the Black Mountain in the West. The Brecon Beacons are very much a working landscape, predominately used
for agriculture. Much of the park is common land used for traditional
grazing and farming. The park provides the ideal environment for many outdoor activities including horse riding, water sports, walking, golf, climbing and caving. |
View across the Brecon Beacons National Park - Brecon Beacons, Mid Wales |
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Pembroke Castle - Pembrokeshire National Park |
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The jagged pea of Cnicht - Snowdonia National Park
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Barafundle Beach - Pembrokeshire National Park |
Cwm - yr - Eglwys Beach and Church - Pembrokeshire National Park |
Pen - yr - Ole - Snowdonia National Park |
