ahukippax wrote:...........At first my dissatisfaction was with the National Park Authority, but actually when you read all their literature and signage they are trying to promote that 'leave no trace' message. Then I wondered if more resources were needed. Perhaps for each assigned pitch, a litter bin and fire-pit. Then for each area a pit toilet or composting toilet.
I understand that ultimately it is down to individuals to act in a responsible way. The National Park do have a difficult job, in promoting the outdoors for all its health benefits whilst trying to minimise visitor impact. Perhaps better education is the only way.
I wondered what other experiences people had of visiting these permit areas and whether mine was a one off or common to other places.
UK societal norm for a lot of people is to expect that someone else will clean up after you. If you're feeling particularly magnanimous you might collect all your stoor into a shopping bag to make it easy for the Council Workers to pick up.
A few decades of carrot and stick/education and enforcement needed to make an impact, although educating kids that their parents are a bit manky will be a big ask.
Personally I'd just never, ever camp at/near roadside anywhere within about 50 miles of any Scottish city...unless you like bog roll, jobbies and used reproductive prophylactics.