In reply to summo:
> nope, nothing to do with paying enough tax. More the general lack of efficiency within the NPs and their policies, on which the public who fund them have no say.
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> If the money went primarily on rangers, wardens, the environment, education and maintenance I would agree with you.
Whilst I agree with much of what you say, the fact is there is a problem of capacity. If too many people go to Malham they actually spoil what they actually went for in the first place.
How do you mange this. If by parking charges, it could be said that is unfair and discriminates against the less well off. If by capacity of parking, it could be said that discriminates against those who live farther away, who have paid just as much tax,
How about this, ban retired folk from Malham at weekends and bank holidays, because for sure they can go at quieter times.
Ban climbers, they spend little, a case could be made they spoil the view and there is an objective danger of rockfall.
Make a huge car park at Long Preston or wherever and make people take a Bus in.