For the areas that became national parks, this is what has happened. They are all owned by a charitable organisation called the ‘National Trust’ which is non-governmental, not-for-profit and run largely on donations and volunteering. Which i’m sure you’ll agree is pretty great.
For this particular case, in Dartmoor national park (which by the way is absolutely incredible countryside), is a strange one. The land in question was sold to the lady in 2003. Ultimately I can’t argue with her decision to fence it off then. I would question why the National Trust felt the need to sell it to her in the first place though.
It’s also sad that this is due to fear litigation. I find that the saddest part of all.
Agreed to all ...