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Pennines - BW

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The North Pennines was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1988 for its moorland scenery, the product of centuries of farming and leadmining. At almost 2,000 square kilometres (770 sq mi) it is the second largest of the 49 AONBs in the United Kingdom.

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In the North Pennines you’ll find:
• 40% of the UK’s upland hay meadows
• 30% of England’s upland heathland and 27% of its
blanket bog
• 80% of England’s black grouse
• Short-eared owl, ring ouzel, snipe and redshank
• 36% of the AONB designated as Sites of Special
Scientific Interest
• Red squirrels, otters and rare arctic alpine plants
• 22,000 pairs of breeding wading birds
• Peace, tranquility and fabulous night skies
• England’s biggest waterfall

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Make
(c) Wayman 2011
Model
Fuji S100fs
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TayaKabi's avatar
Great photo! Featured ;) [link]