Wales — National Parks, Rivers & Physical Geography Knowledge Organiser
A Years 4–6 geography knowledge organiser on Welsh physical geography — the three national parks (Snowdonia, Brecon Beacons, Pembrokeshire Coast), major rivers, mountains, and the coastal geography of Wales.
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Three national parks
- 1 Eryri (Snowdonia) Northwest Wales. Contains Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) — the highest mountain in Wales and England at 1,085m. Contains 15 peaks over 3,000 feet. Eryri means 'highlands of eagles'.
- 2 Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) South Wales. Sandstone moorland plateau. Pen y Fan (886m) is the highest peak in southern Britain. Popular walking and cycling destination.
- 3 Pembrokeshire Coast Southwest Wales. The only coastal national park in the UK. 300km of coastline — sea cliffs, beaches, islands. Skomer Island has the largest puffin colony in southern Britain.
- 4 Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) 1,085m — highest mountain in Wales and England. The rack-and-pinion railway (Snowdon Mountain Railway) has operated since 1896. At the summit: a visitor centre and café.
- 5 River Severn (Afon Hafren) Britain's longest river at 354km. Rises on Pumlumon in mid-Wales. The Severn Bore — a tidal surge — travels up the river when large tides funnel into the Severn Estuary.
- 6 River Wye (Afon Gwy) 134km. Rises near Pumlumon, flows through the Wye Valley (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) to join the Severn near Chepstow.
Learning objective
Name and locate Wales's three national parks; identify major mountains and rivers; describe key physical features including the coastline, valleys, and upland areas.
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Books and maps for Welsh geography
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Maps and posters
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W Wales map classroom poster laminated A1
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S Snowdonia national park map OS Explorer
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P Pembrokeshire Coast national park poster
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