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The National Parks of Wales

Area of landscape in Wales

The national parks of Wales (Welsh: parciau cenedlaethol Cymru) are managed areas of outstanding landscape in Wales, United Kingdom where some forms of development are restricted to preserve the landscape and natural environment. Together, they cover 20% of the land surface of Wales and have a resident population of over 80,000 people.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Wales National Parks map
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The national parks of Wales (Welsh: parciau cenedlaethol Cymru) are managed areas of outstanding landscape in Wales, United Kingdom where some forms of development are restricted to preserve the landscape and natural environment. Together, they cover 20% of the land surface of Wales and have a resident population of over 80,000 people.2

Timeline

  1. 1951Founded Founded1

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