12 Best places to visit to see wildlife in the UK

Once upon a time, wildlife enthusiasts discovered the 12 best places in the UK to see animals in their natural habitats.

Places to visit

This rugged and remote area is home to red deer, golden eagles, and the elusive Scottish wildcat.

Scottish Highlands

12

A paradise for bird watchers, this island boasts a diverse range of seabirds and raptors, as well as otters and seals

Isle of Mull

11

This ancient woodland is home to wild ponies, deer, and the rare and endangered Dartford warbler.

New Forest National Park

10

Here, visitors can spot red squirrels, badgers, and the majestic red kite soaring overhead.

Yorkshire Dales National Park

9

The rivers and lakes in this network are teeming with waterfowl such as bitterns, kingfishers, and marsh harriers.

Norfolk Broads

8

Along the rugged coastline of this park, visitors can spot grey seals, dolphins, and porpoises.

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

7

This vast wilderness is home to Britain's only herd of reindeer, as well as red squirrels and pine martens.

Cairngorms National Park 

6

Visitors to Exmoor can spot herds of wild ponies, red deer, and the rare Exmoor Emperor moth

Exmoor National Park 

5

This rugged and beautiful area is home to mountain hares, foxes, and the elusive white-clawed crayfish.

Peak District National Park

4

This stunning region is home to red squirrels, otters, and the golden eagle, which was recently reintroduced to the area.

The Lake District

3

Visitors to this rugged island can spot sea eagles, red deer, and the elusive Scottish crossbill.

Isle of Skye

2

This vast and windswept moorland is home to ponies, badgers, and the rare and endangered dormouse.

Dartmoor National Park

1

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