Britain's national parks contain a high proportion of the best scenery, wildlife, and cultural heritage that these islands have to offer. Protected for future generations by the National Park Authorities, these are havens of peace and tranquillity, for humans and animals alike. There are fifteen national parks, spread throughout England, Scotland and Wales, with the most recent, the South Downs, designated only this year. Naturally, the national parks act as magnets for keen walkers; many millions of people visit them every year to pit themselves against the most challenging walks, to follow in the footsteps of famous walkers of years gone by, or simply to ...  Read the complete review