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South Downs National Park
South Downs National Park is a national park in United Kingdom, established in 2010, covering 1,627 km² (628 sq mi). It is the #6 largest of United Kingdom's 19 national parks.
- Area
- 1,627 km²
- Established
- 2010
- IUCN
- V: Protected Landscape/Seascape
- Nearest airport
- LGW · 29 km
Nearest airports to South Downs National Park
- 1 LGW29 kmstraight line
- 2 LHR63 kmstraight line
- 3Southampton AirportSOU70 kmstraight lineSouthampton, United Kingdom
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More about South Downs National Park
South Downs National Park is one of 19 national parks in the United Kingdom. It covers 1,627 km² (162,700 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #6 largest national park in the United Kingdom (7.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2010, 16 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 South Downs National Park
The closest airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), about 29 km away — around 38 minutes by car; alternatively London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 63 km). Other national parks within reach include New Forest National Park (571 km²), New Forest (566 km²), Jersey National Park and The Broads (303 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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