DISCOVER NATIONAL PARKS
promote their enjoyment and While the term ‘National Park’ has been recent survey showed that for 80% of Club ABOVE,
appreciation by the wider public, used only since 1949, the landscapes and members, spending time in beautiful
CLOCKWISE FROM
regardless of age or background. areas they refer to have been in existence countryside and stunning landscapes is the
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for more than 5000 years. It is CNP’s hope main reason for caravanning. It’s only
Gwynant Valley,
Snowdonia National
ENJOY YOUR that they will outlive us all for future natural that the Club should want to have a Park (K J Richardson);
NATIONAL PARKS generations, but this will require a voice as a Council member of CNP.
Cyclists on the
The National Parks provide regenerative concerted effort by all who care about, As CNP celebrates the landmark 60th
Moor to Sea cycle
space and contrast to the pressures and appreciate and enjoy the Parks. anniversary of the Act of Parliament which
route (North York
Moors National
stresses of our modern lives. They offer an saw the designation of the first National
Park Authority);
invaluable respite and should, as envisaged KEEPING BEAUTIFUL Parks in England and Wales, the Club is Snowdonia National
by the visionaries who set them up, be PLACES SAFE working closely with it to let its members
Park (K J Richardson)
enjoyed by all. There is so much to see and CNP does not receive any direct know a bit more about CNP and the vital
do, and each Park offers a variety of government funding for its work. It is a role that National Parks play in our busy
activities. Whether you enjoy strolling charity that depends on donations to create 21st-century lives. a73
through the rolling hills of the Peak District, strong pressure for keeping beautiful places
sailing peacefully through the Broads, safe across Britain. Without it, the Parks
taking an invigorating hike through would be much poorer places.
FACTS AND FIGURES
Snowdonia or watching out for wildlife in As President of CNP, I am committed to
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the New Forest, the family of National driving forward our important work and
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9 Parks in England cover 7% of the land
Parks offers a beautiful range of landscapes would urge you to join us on our journey.
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3 Parks in Wales cover 20% of the land
The Parks cover over 5500 sq miles of land in
to pursue your recreation of choice. And Whether you enjoy the countryside for
they are closer than you think... quiet contemplation, relish the challenge of
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England and Wales
The National Parks also play a major role navigating its highest peaks or want to
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They cover 398 miles of coastland
in sustaining local communities ensure that your children have countryside
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They achieve around 100 million visitor days a year
Almost 300,000 people live in the Parks
and livelihoods. Man has helped shape to escape to in the future, please join the
the landscape over many centuries, and movement which is campaigning to keep
what exists today is the result of a living these beautiful places safe for everyone.
heritage which is brought to life through the For just 38p a week (only £20 a year),
architecture, archaeology and cultural you can become a Friend of CNP. You will
traditions of the communities which be sent a quarterly magazine full of all the
live in harmony with the Parks. Each latest news and issues facing the Parks. Your
Park is unique in landscape and rich in support will enable CNP to continue its
cultural and environmental histories. vital work to protect our National Parks for
They are working landscapes and open future generations.
spaces available for everyone to enjoy.
The irony is that too many people have THE CLUB ANGLE
no idea when they are actually in a National Around a quarter of Caravan Club sites are
Park, or have passed through located either within or with easy access to
one on their travels, let alone realise that Britain’s fantastic National Parks. This is not
they need protection. so surprising when you consider that a
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