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A visit to the British Isles presents the traveller with innumerable options. Many visitors prefer to focus their visit in the pursuit of a specific interest rather than trying to do and see as much as possible in the time available. A large number of tourists opt to concentrate on the many beautiful National Parks. There are many outstanding parks that aim to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, cultural heritage and wildlife of a specific area, allowing travellers a rich spectrum of potential experiences and activities.

The newest member of the British National Parks is South Downs. This lovely area in the county of East Essex is easily accessible from all main centres. It consists of two hundred and sixty square miles of chalk landscapes. It is the biggest such habitat in England. This park offer many popular hiking trails and there are numerous spectacular viewpoints along the way. Of all the magnificent chalk cliffs, the seven sisters are perhaps the most famous. The Cissbury Ring near Worthing is well worth a visit and boasts the largest of all the Iron Age forts that remains in the United Kingdom. The Chattri War Memorial reminds visitors that there were more than twelve million Indians that fought shoulder to shoulders with the British during WWI.

The Lake District National Park deserves a special mention. It is not only the largest of all the National Parks in England, but it also boasts the highest mountain, Scaffel Pike, and the deepest lake, Wastwater Lake. In addition there are twelve other lakes, all among the largest in the country. The park offer many hiking, cycling and riding trails, with more than three thousand kilometres of right of way! Boating and fishing are popular activities and there are many campsites. The peace, tranquillity and natural beauty of the area are indescribable.

The Dartmoor National Park in the extreme south of England is an easy trip from South Downs. This beautiful park boasts some of the wildest undisturbed areas of open country in England. Numerous walking routes that will suit all tastes and abilities allow visitors to enjoy the tranquillity of the ancient woodland and the many small lakes. It is also a major archaeological area. Visitors must be sure not to miss seeing Okehampton Castle, a stunning example of Norman architecture. The Canonteign Falls, the highest in England, is situated in beautiful surroundings and is easily reached.

These are just a few of the many superlative parks that await visitors who wish to indulge in history, natural beauty, tranquillity, culture, and spectacular vistas. Most parks offer activities to suit almost any taste. Getting away from the big cities and the traditional sights, visitors can expect to get to know much more about the real England.