Section 2: A Vision for an Inspiring Landscape

Hay meadow at Barrowburn, Upper CoquetdaleNorthumberland National Park extends to over 100,000 hectares or 405 square miles and represents 20% of the land area of the county of Northumberland.

The National Park is wholly within the region of North East England, but also borders Scotland and Cumbria.

The natural and cultural qualities of Northumberland National Park were defined as part of the preparation of the 2003 Management Plan. A series of community and visitor consultations and part of the current review confirm that these ‘special qualities’ have not changed and are recognised as:

• Distinctive landscape character
• A landscape rich in biodiversity and Geology
• A rich cultural heritage
• True sense of tranquility

Download Section 2 of Northumberland National Park Management Plan - A Vision for an Inspiring Landscape