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What is the difference between a National Park and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty?

April 26, 2017area beauty National natural park

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What is the difference between a National Park and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty?

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The National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act of 1949 introduced Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) as well as National Parks. AONBs are designated for their landscape attributes. Unlike National Parks, a recreational role is not part of their designation criteria.