Northumberland National Park
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| Location: | Northumberland , UK | ||
| Surface: | 1030 km² | ||
| Founding: | 1956 | ||
| Address: | Official webpage (in English) | ||
The Northumberland National Park is the northernmost national park in England . Located directly on the Scottish border, it is entirely in the county of Northumberland . The 1030 km² national park was founded in 1956 . It is characterized by a hilly landscape, which is particularly popular with mountaineers. Hadrian's Wall runs in the south . Otherwise it is marked by many old fortresses.
With just over a million visitor days per year, Northumberland National Park is one of the least-visited national parks in England. About 3000 people live within the park area.
The Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland National Park