Ranking UK’s National Parks by Elevation, Age & Size

What is the highest point in each of UK’s 15 national parks? Which UK national park is the largest by area? We have the answers to these questions below.

The Highest UK National Parks

The highest point in United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, which is located within the Cairngorms National Park. Ben Nevis stands 4,413 feet (1,345 meters) above sea level.

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The Largest UK National Parks

Cairngorms National Park also wins as the largest National Park in the UK. It has a total of 1.1 million acres or 4,528 sq km/1,748 sq miles. Lake District National Park is the second-largest, with just about half of Cairngorms’ size.

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The Oldest UK National Park

Starting in 1951, England started to reclassify its parks. All of these parks were originally created many decades (even centuries) before. However, the dates below are when they were officially designated a ‘National Park’ by their respective countries. Four parks were classified in 1951, with two each also designated in 1952 and 1954. South Downs National Park is the newest UK national park, created in 2009.

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UK Most Visited National Park

The most visited national park in the UK is South Downs due to its proximity to London (54 miles/86 km away). South Downs sees over 2.3 million visitors per year (according to 2019 data).

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