Seven Natural Wonders of the UK facts for kids
The Seven Natural Wonders of the UK is a special list created in May 2021 by the Royal Geographical Society. These seven amazing places were chosen because they are beautiful, unique, and show incredible natural history. Four of these wonders are in England: Wastwater, Dovedale, The Needles, and the Jurassic Coast. Northern Ireland has the Giant's Causeway, Scotland has Loch Coruisk & The Cuillins, and Wales has Pistyll Rhaeadr.
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What Are the UK's Natural Wonders?
The list of the UK's Seven Natural Wonders was put together in May 2021. The Royal Geographical Society worked with a company called Merrell to find these amazing spots. They wanted to highlight the most beautiful natural places in the United Kingdom.
The main reasons they chose these places were their beauty, how unique they are, and their important natural history. They hoped this list would encourage more people to visit and explore these incredible sites, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.
A survey found that many people in the UK hadn't visited these wonders. The Jurassic Coast was the most popular. Pistyll Rhaeadr in Wales was the least visited, even though it has been known as one of the "Seven Wonders of Wales" since the 1700s!
Exploring Each Natural Wonder
Let's take a closer look at each of these amazing natural wonders.
Dovedale
Located in the Peak District in England, Dovedale is part of the beautiful Dove Valley. It's famous for its stunning limestone rock formations and deep ravines. You can even find fossils of ancient sea creatures here!
Giant's Causeway
Found in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, the Giant's Causeway is truly unique. It has about 40,000 basalt columns that look like giant stepping stones. These columns formed when hot lava cooled down very quickly a long, long time ago. It's also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Jurassic Coast
This amazing stretch of coastline is about 95 miles (153 km) long, running through Devon and Dorset in England. The Jurassic Coast is famous for its fossils from the Mesozoic era, which includes the time of the dinosaurs! It's like a giant outdoor museum of Earth's history and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Loch Coruisk & The Cuillins
On the Isle of Skye in Scotland, you'll find Loch Coruisk, a freshwater lake. It's surrounded by the dramatic and rugged Black Cuillins mountains. This area is known for its wild beauty and stunning views.
Pistyll Rhaeadr
Located in Powys, Wales, Pistyll Rhaeadr is one of Britain's tallest waterfalls. It drops about 240 feet (73 meters) and is fed by streams flowing down from the Berwyn Mountains. It's a truly impressive sight!
The Needles
Off the western end of the Isle of Wight in England, you'll see The Needles. These are a series of three tall, white chalk stacks that stick out into the sea. They are a very famous landmark and look like giant teeth rising from the water.
Wastwater
In the Lake District in England, Wastwater is a beautiful glacial valley. It's surrounded by some of the tallest mountains in the Lake District, making it a dramatic and peaceful place. It's also England's deepest lake!
Locations of the Wonders
See Also
- Seven Wonders of the World
- Seven Natural Wonders
- New 7 Wonders of Nature
