Tales from the National Parks
Trying to run a business in the heavily regulated national parks of England and Scotland can be difficult, causing business owners trials and tribulations. This program presented by Richard Macer examines the problems faced by all sides.
- 2011-2011
- 1 season
- Documentary
Trying to run a business in the heavily regulated national parks of England and Scotland can be difficult, causing business owners trials and tribulations. This program presented by Richard Macer examines the problems faced by all sides.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2011
Episode 1
The Lake District
62 mins
Among the stories told are that of Mark Weir, who spent years and thousands of pounds in an attempt to gain planning permission from the National Park Authority for a zip wire near Honister Slate Mine to turn it into a tourist attraction.
Episode 2
The Peak District
62 mins
Focuses on a local coalition trying to ban off-road vehicles from unpaved footpaths in the scenic Peak District Park.
Episode 3
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs
62 mins
The discovery of gold opens a greedy can of worms in Scotland