Military presence in the Parks 
Since the 19th Century, remote rural areas have been used for military training and several military training areas are situated within National Parks. They are used for activities such as live firing, low flying and adventure training and in some cases camps and roads have been developed.
There is continuing concern that military presence is often in conflict with the purposes of National Parks, particularly the conservation of natural beauty and public enjoyment. Not only can military activity have an impact on the landscape, it often restricts public access and noisy training activities can affect people's enjoyment of National Parks. 
CNP understands the need for military training, but works to ensure that its impact on National Parks is controlled and, where possible, reduced.
CNP has published research which assesses the impacts of military training on National Parks. The research, which looks at military activity in all of the National Parks, with a particular focus on Dartmoor, calls for an independent inquiry and makes recommendations on how the impact on the Parks could be reduced.
For more information see the press release or download the following reports:
Wild but not free: military training in National Parks
A continuing need? Military training and the Dartmoor National Park
The following links take you directly to the National Park Authorities' military pages
Dartmoor
Northumberland
Pembrokeshire Coast