The Northumberland National Park

The Coquet Valley in the Cheviot foothills.

One of Northumberland's best attractions is the beautiful rolling hills and moorland of the National Park. The park, covering some 1030 square kilometers, lies to the west of the county and is edged by the remote Cheviot Hills to the north and Hadrians Wall to the south. Kielder Forest, one of the largest conifer plantations in Europe, provides one of the final few homes to Britain's native red squirrel. The squirrel, which lives in both broadleaf and conifer woodlands, is practically extinct in other parts of Britain due to competition with the larger North American grey squirrel. Kielder Water, a vast man-made reservoir at the start of the River North Tyne, provides the ideal venue for water skiing, sailing and angling. The forest around the reservoir is cris-crossed with trails and picnic sites for leisurely afternoon strolls.

Article based on Wikipedia and Northumberland National Park websites.