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Cairngorms National Park

Cairngorms National Park is a national park in United Kingdom, established in 2003, covering 4,528 km² (1,748 sq mi). It is the largest of United Kingdom's 19 national parks.

Area
4,528 km²
Established
2003
IUCN
V: Protected Landscape/Seascape
Nearest airport
INV · 56 km
Cairngorms National Park
Photo: Deus Ex at English Wikipedia · Public domain

Nearest airports to Cairngorms National Park

  1. 1
    Inverness Airport Flag of United KingdomInverness, Highland, United Kingdom Airports in United KingdomTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    INV56 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Dundee Airport Flag of United KingdomDundee, United Kingdom Airports in United Kingdom
    DND80 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Aberdeen International Airport Flag of United KingdomAberdeen, United Kingdom Airports in United KingdomTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    ABZ90 kmstraight line

More about Cairngorms National Park

Cairngorms National Park is one of 19 national parks in the United Kingdom. It covers 4,528 km² (452,810 ha) — about 2.9 times the size of London, making it the largest national park in the United Kingdom (19.7% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2003, 23 years ago — the first national parks in the United Kingdom date back to 1951. It is listed in IUCN category V: Protected Landscape/Seascape — a protected landscape shaped by people and nature together.

Visiting Cairngorms National Park

The closest airport is Inverness Airport (INV), about 56 km away — around 1 h 13 min by car; alternatively Dundee Airport (DND, 80 km). Other national parks within reach include Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park (1,865 km²), Northumberland National Park (1,049 km²), Lake District National Park (2,172 km²) and Tynwald National Park and Arboretum — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Cairngorms National Park?

4,528 km² — about 452,810 hectares or 1,748 square miles.

When was Cairngorms National Park established?

In 2003 — 23 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Cairngorms National Park?

Inverness Airport (INV), about 56 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Cairngorms National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category V: Protected Landscape/Seascape of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.