Blog

We love National Parks and think they are amazing places. But we also think they should be the best they can possibly be for the future. Our blog is a space for people to share their views on issues affecting National Parks in England and Wales.

If you would like to contribute a piece, please contact info@cnp.org.uk

Please note, the opinions expressed in all our blogs are of the author, and not endorsed by Campaign for National Parks. We are hosting blogs on a variety of subjects to provoke thought and discussion about National Parks.

Richard Reed

Richard Reed, Friend of the South Downs

In memory of Richard Reed of Friends of the South Downs we celebrate his legacy and commitment to the South Downs National Park

Peak District

Something for everyone: Five public transport-accessible destinations in National Parks

Travelling by public transport is a great way to explore our National Parks. It offers greater flexibility, helps reduce congestion in busy spots and is better for the landscapes and our environment. Most places and activities can be reached without a car, from hill walking in our upland Parks to water sports and sight-seeing on the South coast. Here are five suggestions to get you started.

Peak District

National Parks are National Treasures

Landscape photographer Andrei Stance explores the beauty of National Parks through his work and aims to inspire the public action to demand a change in budgeting for National Parks in England.

Winter Wildlife

As we enter the new year, it is a great time to discover winter wildlife in our Parks before spring begins. Though days are shorter, many trees are bare and the buzz of insects has died down, there is still much to see. Here are some tips for animals and birds to spot if you’re out and about in National Parks in winter.

Write to Welsh Government: Tackle the Nature Emergency and Support Nature-Friendly Farming

We are facing a climate and nature crisis. National Parks and National Landscapes should be playing a key role in tackling this, but previous Welsh Government agriculture schemes have delivered no better results inside Designated Landscapes than outside. 

Woodland

Now is the time to truly nationalise our National Parks

With National Parks appearing to struggle, Andrew McCloy (Chair of Trustees at Campaign for National Parks) looks into the underlying issues and how systematic changes could help them flourish.

Nick Sanderson

Nick Sanderson: Bringing people and nature together

We caught up with Nick Sanderson, an Education Officer at the Broads Authority, co-ordinating and delivering learning and engagement with schools, young people and adults. In July 2023, he was one of the winners of our National Park Nature Award at the National Park Protector Awards. 

Ponies

Read Viewpoint Magazine (Spring/Summer 2023)

Friends of National Parks receive our bi-annual Viewpoint magazine packed with news, views and features about National Parks in England and Wales.

Kate Ashbrook

Forty fab years with Campaign for National Parks

Master campaigner and Campaign for National Parks Trustee Kate Ashbrook reflects on 40 years of campaigning for us.

NPS Conference 2023

My experience as a Campaign for National Parks Youth Advisor at the National Park Societies Annual Conference

Campaign for National Parks youth advisor Freya Sareen joined the National Park Societies Conference this year in the Lake District, hear how she gets on...

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