No 578 - Camping Rights or Camping Fights? The Dartmoor Dilemma!

In this episode of The Outdoor Station podcast, host Bob Cartwright converses with Dr. Rose O'Neill, Chief Executive of the Campaign for National Parks, about a pivotal legal case concerning wild camping rights in Dartmoor National Park. 

The case, brought to the UK Supreme Court by landowners Alexander and Diana Darwall, challenges public access to wild camping. 

Dr. O'Neill discusses the historical context of our National Parks, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public attitudes towards outdoor spaces, and the potential implications of the court's decision for national parks across the UK. The episode underscores the importance of preserving access to natural spaces.

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