{"id":17840,"date":"2026-01-17T09:20:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T06:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/awesome-plans-to-create-a-new-national-park-in-wales-%f0%9f%8c%b3%f0%9f%87%ac%f0%9f%87%a7-but-not-everyones-happy-%f0%9f%98%85\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T22:21:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T19:21:08","slug":"awesome-plans-to-create-a-new-national-park-in-wales-but-not-everyones-happy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/en\/awesome-plans-to-create-a-new-national-park-in-wales-but-not-everyones-happy\/","title":{"rendered":"Exciting plans to create a new national park in Wales, but not everyone is happy about it!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The idea of creating a new National Park in Wales sounds cool , but not everyone\u2019s on board \ud83d\ude2c. Let\u2019s see what\u2019s going on and what people are saying \ud83d\udc40. <\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A bold move to protect the environment \ud83c\udf31 and boost sustainable tourism, the Welsh Government has announced plans for a new National Park in north-east Wales! <\/strong><\/p>

The new park will be around the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley , an area famous for its stunning beauty \ud83d\ude0d and already designated as an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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So, why\u2019s this happening? \ud83e\udd14 \n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The plans are part of the Labour Party\u2019s promises in the 2021 Senedd election, with two main goals :<\/p>

1\ufe0f\u20e3 Tackling the nature crisis: With global environmental issues on the rise, protecting nature has never been more important. National parks safeguard biodiversity and provide a safe haven for many species \ud83e\udd89.<\/p>

2\ufe0f\u20e3 Promoting sustainable tourism: The goal is for visitors to enjoy nature without harming it, striking a balance between recreation and environmental protection.<\/p>

But not everyone is optimistic \ud83d\ude05 Some locals have expressed concerns, especially about the area\u2019s readiness to handle a larger number of visitors. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What are people saying? \ud83d\udc40 <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The criticisms focus on whether the area is truly ready to become a national park and manage large numbers of tourists, with some feeling the move could put pressure on the local environment. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why isn\u2019t everyone excited about the new National Park? \ud83e\udd28 <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Moel Famau \ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f, the highest hill in the Clwydian Range! <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The main issue for the opponents? \ud83e\udd14 The area isn\u2019t ready at all! <\/strong><\/p>

Councillor Huw Williams from Denbighshire County Council spoke to Sky News, expressing his concern about Moel Famau \ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f, the highest hill in the Clwydian Range, which attracts around 300,000 visitors annually \ud83d\ude33. He said:
“We can\u2019t handle this number at Moel Famau! \ud83d\udca5”
With the increasing number of visitors, They had to implement emergency traffic measures, such as putting \u201cdouble yellow lines\u201d on the road, Especially on weekends or sunny days, Because the car parks get completely full \ud83c\udd7f\ufe0f.<\/p>

Even the farmers have reservations \ud83c\udf3e. The National Farmers\u2019 Union called for a \u201cfair process\u201d and expressed concerns about the park\u2019s impact on farming within the area, as well as the suitability and procedures of the designation. <\/p>

On the other hand, a Welsh government spokesperson said that designating the area as a national park could bring several benefits \u2728. Useful additional resources for managing tourism pressure \ud83d\udeb6\u200d\u2642\ufe0f.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What are the potential benefits of the new National Park in Wales? <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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On the other hand, some see turning the area into a national park as an awesome idea! <\/strong>
It would give the area a unique identity, instill pride in the local community, and put the place on the map to attract more tourism.<\/p>

A well-managed national park can boost ecotourism \ud83c\udf31, caring for the environment while giving visitors an enjoyable experience.<\/p>

In addition, there are major benefits for businesses and the local economy \ud83c\udfd8\ufe0f: More jobs, and increased spending on accommodation, guided tours, local food, and traditional crafts and products \ud83c\udfa8. <\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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“Designating an area as a National Park isn\u2019t easy \ud83d\ude05, and there\u2019s no guarantee it will pass all the required procedures.” <\/strong><\/p>

The responsibility falls on Natural Resources Wales (NRW) \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f, the official body in charge of evaluating and establishing the park.<\/p>

To make the process smoother, NRW will take several key steps, such as:<\/p>