Dartmoor parking costs could rise again

The government said the parks needed to raise money wherever possible to cover costs

Parking charges on Dartmoor could increase this spring.

A decision on the move will be made by the Dartmoor National Park Authority when it meets on Friday.

Parking fees currently raise about £160,000 for the authority and increasing them will raise an extra £10,000.

The government said the parks needed to raise money wherever possible to cover costs.

'Significant' costs

If the changes are agreed, visitors will go from paying £3 for up to three hours to £3.20, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

All day tickets will cost £5.30 and coaches will pay £10.65.

The National Park Authority last increased parking charges on 1 May 2023.

A report for this week's authority meeting said costs to maintain the car parks and facilities "are significant" and will "continue to rise due to inflation".

Members will also discuss budgets for the coming year, with a warning that cash support for the country's national parks is dwindling.