The UK’s Top Ten National Parks
Judging by the huge increase of people searching for hostel & bunkhouse accommodation in 2015 it’s safe to say a lot of you had an adventurous year! It’s great to see so many connecting with the great outdoors, we may not always have the best weather here in the UK – but we are lucky to have some of the greatest National Parks in the world, each one with it’s own charm and uniqueness.
If you follow us on Twitter you’ll know we share our most searched destinations each month, this year we’d thought we disseminate the information even further and countdown the ten most searched and browsed destinations on bunkr.co.uk from2015…
10: Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales has been increasing in popularity all through the year and it’ no wonder as more and more people discover the delights of this National Park. From some of England’s most picturesque valleys to the rolling hills of the ‘other’ Three Peaks challenge, there is so much to see and do here. Whether you are a hiker or a biker you won’t be disappointed.
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9: Exmoor
Home to over 600 miles of bridleways and footpaths, Exmoor National Park is a hikers dream with walks through moorland, woodland, along rivers and even some coastal walks make this a park with lots of variety! Dunkery Beacon is Somerset’s highest point and is a very popular and easy achievement to earn.
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8: Brecon Beacons
Another of the Bunkr team’s favourites, you’ll often find us at the top of Pen-Y-Fan! The always amazing Brecon Beacons in Wales, offers some stunning landscapes, from amazing peaks of the Black Mountains to the wonderful waterfalls.
A home for hikers, mountain bikers, canyonneers and climbers the Brecon Beacons is an adventurers paradise. This is a National Park you shouldn’t miss.
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7: Lake District
Think of the Lake District and odds are you’ll be thinking about water, and water sports activities! Indeed the Lake District is great for water related activities – but there is so much more to do. The Lake District is the UK’s largest National Park and it’s soon going to be extended making it even bigger (3% bigger to be precise). With plenty of walking, cycling and water activities there is plenty to do, you can even climb Scaffel Pike, England’s highest Mountain and part of the National Three Peaks challenge.
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6: North York Moors
The North York Moors has it all, fantastic cycling routes, stunning scenery to hike through and admire, trail running for fun or for competition, including the popular new Berghaus Trail Chase. The Sutton Bank Circular is one of the UK’s most popular trail running spots.
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5: New Forest
4: Northumberland & Kielder Forest
Home to a section of Hadrians Wall along with many historical sites of interest including castles, forts and Roman ruins, Northumberland National Park feels like a gateway to history and along with it’s status of ‘Dark Sky Park’ Northumberland could well be one of the most academically rich of the National Parks. It’s amazing walks and stunning scenery make it a key destination for many an adventurer.
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3: Snowdonia
At certain times last year it seemed as though everyone was heading to Snowdonia as visitor numbers and enquiries soared. As the UK’s 3rd highest mountain, Snowdon attracts lots of visitors, especially those doing the many challenges in the National Park – with the most obvious being the Three Peaks. It’s popularity has ensured there is a vast selection of accommodation in the area.
Whether you’re climbing the mountain or doing many of the other activities Snowdonia National Park Offers you can browse Snowdonia bunkhouses and hostels here .
2: Peak District
There were a lot of people searching for bunkhouses in the Peak District last year and as a result this wonderful National Park has jumped up our league table. With over 550 square miles of rolling hills, moorland and farmland to explore on foot and bike.
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1: Dartmoor
For the second year in a row Dartmoor has claimed the top spot in our National Park countdown. Although it lacks much of the stunning scenery that many National Parks offer, it more than makes up for it in other ways. Dartmoor is one of the most (if not the most) atmospheric place in our countdown. Walking across it in the fog is an experience like no other and with over 100 tors to visit, the foreboding prison, and lots of ghost stories and tales like ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ (Hound Tor is a must visit!) make it a popular destination with rookie and experienced adventurers. It’ one of our favourite places to visit and if you’ve never been we highly recommend it!
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How many of those have you visited? Which is your favourite… maybe you’re planning to visit one this year for the first time. Share you national Park experiences in the comments below.
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