Last chance to have your say on Dartmoor rule changes

Concerns have been raised by some who live in Dartmoor about the impact of proposed changes - ahead of a consultation closing tonight.

Walkers on Dartmoor
Author: Andrew KayPublished 1st Nov 2021
Last updated 1st Nov 2021

Today's the last chance to have your say on controversial new rules being proposed for Dartmoor.

It would ban groups of 30 or more cyclists and horse riders, and groups of more than 50 on foot.

There'd be no sitting in cars after 9pm, camping in the same place for more than two nights, and for five months-a-year dogs couldn't come off leads.

Some people on the moor have told us they feel it could affect tourism and talking dogs for walks along with horses.

The byelaws were last updated 30 years ago.

A spokesperson for the National Park Authority said: "The authority agreed to consult widely on revisions to the National Park byelaws.

"We are doing this to ensure the byelaws are fit for purpose and help protect the National Park for all to enjoy today and tomorrow.

"We have formally consulted our statutory consultees as part of this process and are keen to seek a wider range of views on the proposals via a public consultation.

"Updating the byelaws is an important topic for everyone who cares about Dartmoor whether it's landowners, commoners, residents, businesses or visitors, and we recognise people will want to have a say."

Here's a side by side comparison of the changes being proposed

The full consultation closes this evening

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