On1 August 2016, two areas of unique countryside were added to the western side of the Yorkshire Dales, increasing its size by 24%. One area was also added to the east of the Lake District, increasing the size of that park by 3%. In total, these extensions increased the area of land designated as National Park by 487 km2 — roughly the size of the Isle of Wight. Separated by the M6 motorway, these two parks now almost meet. This change is the latest in a steady increase of the area of the UK with National Park status. (See maps on back page.)
Ever since the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks were designated, people have argued that the land separating them contained equally beautiful countryside which was also in need of protection. David Butterworth, chief executive of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, commented:
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