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The aim of ‘The Recharge Programme’ is to enhance the EV charging network across all 15 National Parks. They will be welcomed by visitors, local communities and Park Rangers, alike.

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The New Forest

Sway

The village of Sway dates from Anglo-Saxon times and is listed four times in the Domesday book of 1086. It is one of the New Forest’s most central locations and best known for Sway Tower, also known locally as Peterson’s Folly. The installation of a new twin-charging point in the Jubilee Field Car Park means that more EV drivers can now enjoy the unique beauty of The New Forest National Park’s ancient woodlands, wild heathlands and beautiful coastlines.

Exmoor National Park

Blackmoor Gate.

Blackmoor Gate is the western gateway to Exmoor National Park. Nestled between the rivers Yeo and Heddon, it enjoys far reaching views from the heights of Exmoor, down to the sea at Morte Hoe. A new charging point provides the perfect spot to recharge before exploring Exmoor, North Devon and Somerset. The nearby, dog friendly, ‘Old Station Inn’ provides refreshments and useful information on the local area.

Bannau Brycheiniog
National Park

National Park Visitor Centre Libanus

Four new twin chargers have been installed at The National Park Visitor Centre, also known as the Mountain Centre. From here, visitors can enjoy delicious cakes, scenic views, and meandering walks across Mynydd Illtud common and beyond. Whether you're planning a trek or simply pausing to refresh and recharge, you'll always receive a warm welcome from the friendly team at this picturesque location.

Lake District
National Park

Windermere & Ambleside.

Beautiful Windermere, England’s largest lake and its nearby bustling town of Ambleside, make this one of the most visited areas in the Lake District, but public charging is limited. Installing EV charging stations at Waterhead car park will put this fantastic base for adventures on both land and lake, firmly on the EV map.

Hawkshead.

A charming village with a history that dates back to Norse times, Hawkshead welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. And at long last, by introducing its first public charging stations, we will finally be supporting travel by electric vehicle.

Coniston.

Home to the Old Man Of Coniston, a fell that rises dramatically above the village to over 2,600 feet, this is one of the busiest and best-known walking and hiking bases in the Lake District. The Recharge In Nature Project will double the EV charging capacity and help provide infinitely better facilities for EV drivers in this ever-popular tourist spot.

Peak District
National Park

Miller's Dale.

Two new charging points have been installed in Miller’s Dale car park. Sitting alongside the Monsal Trail and on an exceptionally picturesque section of the River Wye, this once bustling former railway station is now a vibrant hub for trail visitors. Cyclists, walkers and nature lovers can all make the most of this spectacular location, which is also highly accessible with its surfaced, level and traffic-free routes.

Moorland Centre (Edale).

At the start of the Pennine Way and within the Hope Valley, the Moorland Centre is home to some of the Peak District’s ground-breaking conservation projects. You will also find all the visitor information you need to help make the most of this spectacular area. Next to the Centre is a campsite where two new charging points have been installed. Just a stone’s throw away are many attractive local cafés and iconic walking routes.

Parsley Hay.

Situated between Ashbourne and Bakewell, Parsley Hay is a National Park Hub at the junction of the popular High Peak and Tissington trails. Two new charging points have been installed at the car park. From here, you can hire a range of bike and accessibility equipment allowing you to head straight for the much-loved, traffic-free routes. Expansive rural views, rich local heritage and a wide variety of wildlife are all a short walk or ride away.

North York Moors
National Park

Sutton Bank.

Vet and author James Herriot declared the tremendous view from the dramatic Sutton Bank escarpment over the Vale of Mowbray and the Vale of York, the "finest in England". At the busy visitor centre we’ve installed three new chargers. So why not stop, visit the shop and blow away the cobwebs with a walk or cycle ride?

Dartmoor
National Park

Postbridge Visitor Centre.

Postbridge lies in the centre of Dartmoor and is an ideal place to explore Dartmoor’s Bronze Age archaeology. Just a short walk from the National Park Visitor Centre, the home of two new charging points, is one of the best examples of a clapper bridge - believed to date back to medieval times. Postbridge is also a great centre for accessible walking and cycling routes in Bellever Forest.

Princetown Visitor Centre.

Princetown is situated on the high moorland [1400 feet above sea level]. New chargers have been installed at the National Park Visitor Centre. The Visitor Centre is located in what was the old Duchy Hotel – where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle inspired by local myths and legends, wrote his famous Sherlock Holmes story The Hound of the Baskervilles. There are some excellent walking and cycling routes from Princetown, including the Granite and Gears route along the disused railway line.

Meldon Reservoir.

Meldon Reservoir offers some breathtaking scenery. Pull into the car park, where a new EV charger has been installed and explore the gateway to the rugged north moor. Set 900ft above sea level Meldon Reservoir is dramatic, impressive and stirring. Cross the dam to admire the views which fall away down the Okement Valley or if you are feeling adventurous take a steep hike up to High Willhays Dartmoor’s highest point.

Yorkshire Dales
National Park

Hawes - Dales Countryside Museum.

At 850ft above sea level, this magical little market town is one of England’s highest. Its fascinating museum, managed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, is now home to two new charging points. The museum tells the story of the people and landscape of the Yorkshire Dales past and present. Hawes is also ideally located in the heart of the Dales walking country. Visitors can also take the nearby Snaizeholme Red Squirrel Trail at Widdale or visit the Wensleydale Creamery, home to the world-famous Wensleydale cheese.

Malham - National Park Visitor Centre.

The Visitor Centre is a great starting point for anyone wanting to make the most of this stunning area. There is much to explore, including some of the most dramatic sights in the Yorkshire Dales - like the awe-inspiring cliff of Malham Cove and the delightful waterfall at Janet’s Foss. Two new charging points have been installed in the Visitor Centre car park. Interesting fact: the car park is a designated Dark Sky Discovery site, so why not visit after dark to experience the dark skies overhead?

Grassington - National Park Visitor Centre.

The National Park Visitor Centre, the site of two new charging points, is based on the edge of the beautiful village of Grassington in the heart of Wharfedale. A short walk takes you into the village centre, or you can amble down to the River Wharfe to see the marvellous Linton Falls. Staff at the Visitor Centre will also happily point you in the direction of other lovely walks in the area.

AN IMMERSIVE JOURNEY THROUGH THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK.

To celebrate our first chargers being installed, award-winning travel filmmaker and photographer, Finn Beales has made a fully immersive film recorded in binaural sound, to help you experience the slow sounds of nature to its fullest. Enjoy the beauty of our most treasured landscapes as we join Finn on his slow, relaxing journey.

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THE RECHARGE PROGRAMME.

THE RECHARGE PROGRAMME.

AN IMMERSIVE JOURNEY THROUGH THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK.

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