Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a precious landscape whose distinctive character and natural beauty is so outstanding that it is in the nation's interest to safeguard it.
There are 38 AONBs in England and Wales (33 wholly in England, 4 wholly in Wales and 1 which straddles the border). Created by the legislation of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act of 1949, AONBs represent 18% of the Finest Countryside in England and Wales.
It is for this reason that people will opt to walk and visit these places, and we provide the facility for viewing what guidebooks and maps are available and buying them online.
Click on an AONB in the left sidebar to choose the area.