Proposed Designation of the Orton Fells

Please refer to the Consultation section, as well as Boundary Maps 8 to 12, before answering the following questions.

YD North Proposed Extention » Click to enlarge

This map is based upon Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office.
© Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Natural England 100022021 2009.
Top-right: Subiggin Tarn © Natural England & Simon Warner. Middle-right: Limestone Pavement at Great Asby Scar © Natural England & Simon Warner. Bottom-right: Fields at Great Asby © Natural England & Simon Warner

  • Do you agree that this area has natural beauty?
  • Is there any other important information that we should include in our assessment of this area’s natural beauty?
  • Do you agree that this area has opportunities for open-air recreation?
  • Is there any other important information that we should include in our assessment of this area’s opportunities for open-air recreation?
  • Before completing this question please refer to the pages on 'desirability' in the Consultation section.
    Do you agree that National Park designation is the most desirable option for the Orton Fells?
  • If you think the Orton Fells should be included in a National Park, in which National Park should they be included?
  • If you don’t think the Orton Fells should be included in a National Park, how do you feel this area could best be looked after and why? For example, designation as an AONB, other arrangement or no change required?
  • Is there any other important information that we should include in our assessment of the desirability of designating this area?
  • Do you agree with the proposed boundary of this area?

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