Discover National Parks in the UK!
Explore the Great Outdoors...
It’s National Great Outdoors Month! And to celebrate it, we’re showing you some impressive national parks in the UK which we think are worth a visit. There are so many beautiful parks to explore this summer, but many can be a little out of the way. However, you’ll find that most of them are just a Loganair flight away. From the breathtaking Scottish Highlands to the peaceful nature in the South of England, wherever you are in the UK, you’re never far from a national park!
The Broads National Park
Right out of Norwich lies the peaceful Norfolk Broads, a National Park with thirty calm, shallow lakes interlinked by a series of river and man-made dyes in the serene countryside and surrounded by picturesque towns and villages. From sailing and canoeing to horse riding and cycling, you won’t be short of things to do here, and there are plenty of walking routes ready for you to explore. Due to the many attractions, such as Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park and Witlingham Country Park, as well as adventures, such as bike and canoe hire, Norfolk Broads is the perfect place to visit as a family! In the Norfolk Broads, there are also a lot of spectacular walks you can take, where you can explore villages or the peaceful countryside. And if you’re looking for something a little different whilst on holiday, why not hire a boat for a few days? It would definitely be something the whole family would never forget!
- Fly to Norwich from Aberdeen & Exeter!
Cairngorms National Park
Cairngorms National Park is situated around a 45 minutes drive away from Inverness on the Northside and around an hour away from Aberdeen on the Eastside. In the UK’s largest National Park, and Scotland’s most popular one, you’ll find five of the UK’s six highest peaks, making it a dream for climbers, as well as for hikers, cyclists and those who like skiing! Whilst in the Cairngorms, you will also find plenty of activities to do, from visiting distilleries and museums to exploring wildlife and ancient fortresses!
- Fly to Aberdeen from Belfast City, Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, Esbjerg, Exeter, Kirkwall, Manchester, Newquay, Norwich, Oslo*, Southampton, Sumburgh and Teesside International. *Taking off September or fly to Inverness from Belfast City, Benbecula, Birmingham, Dublin, Kirkwall, Manchester, Newquay, Stornoway and Sumburgh.
Peak District National Park
The UK’s first-ever national park, the Peak District, is an extensive wilderness area and stunning landscapes! With an hour and a half drive from Birmingham/ an hour from Manchester, it’s definitely worth the trip! Why not take a picnic blanket and some food and make a whole day out of it? If you would like to get a stunning view of the National Park, walk up to the top of Mam Tor or stroll along Stanage Edge to see the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. And if you would like a treat for the day, make your way to Bakewell for one of their famous and delicious Bakewell tarts (which taste very different to the store-bought kind)! There are quite a few charming tearooms around Bakewell to sit in, as well as various small shops selling local and artisan-made products.
- Fly to Manchester from Aberdeen, Inverness, Isle of Man, Newquay and Sumburgh!
South Downs National Park
Just an hour’s drive away from Southampton and with close proximity to London, South Downs National Park has grown to be a very popular park in the south of the UK. In Britain’s newest National Park, you’ll find a mixture of natural woodlands, beautiful rivers and lowland pastures, as well as market towns, hidden villages, and historic estates. Once you’re in South Downs, Arundel Castle, the beautifully preserved 11th-century castle, is a must-visit. And if you would like to spend the night in the area, there are plenty of hotel rentals and charming old pubs in South Downs Way!
- Fly to Southampton from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Guernsey, Jersey and Newcastle!
