Viewpoint 84 | Spring/Summer 2024

Viewpoint 84 | Spring/Summer 2024 is a special edition to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act.

3–5 News from Campaign for National Parks

6–7 A potted history of National Parks in the UK – we look at what drove the Act to fruition and celebrate those who made it possible

8–9 ‘Natural Beauty’ – A term fit for the 21st century – Sally Marsh examines the history of ‘natural beauty’ and how it helped shape our National Parks

10–11 The first steps towards success – Mountain Training’s Nicola Jasieniecka Evans on the origins and outlook of the awarding body network

12–13 Wanted – A long green trail – Andrew McCloy explains how the 1949 Act created an inspirational long-distance trail network

14–15 National Parks Health Check Report – Our flagship report sets out the first assessment of and recommendations for nature recovery in National Parks in England and Wales

16–17 Cairn – Winner of the 2023 Working Class Writers Nature Prize Kirsty Whatley

18–19 Wishing for a future where National Parks are inclusive… – Mohammed Dhalech on the challenges in the sector

20–21 My National Parks journey – Kate Ashbrook examines her campaigning roots and challenges that persist to this day

22–25 Points of view – Opinion pieces from Director of Cymdeithas Eryri/Snowdonia Society Rory Francis, our Policy & Research Manager Ruth Bradshaw and Huw Irranca Davies, Member of the Senedd for Ogmore

26–27 Save our National Parks – Our latest campaign