This year, we will begin revising Cynllun Eryri, the National Park Authority’s statutory management plan. Cynllun Eryri sets out our work programme and also acts as a Partnership Plan, co-produced with the people and organisations who help to care for Eryri.
Why do we need a Plan?
The National Park is a very special place. Managing this vast area, with its many competing demands, requires great care and attention. It sets out how we and our partners will work together to balance these demands and protect the area and its Special Qualities. It also explains how we will deliver the National Park Purposes.
You can view the Special Qualities of the National Park on our website.
Starting with a clear picture
Over the last year, we have developed a microsite for the State of the Park Report. It brings together existing data to assess the current situation in Eryri, highlighting key trends and exploring future opportunities and challenges facing the National Park, including the environment, energy, population, and visitor management. The data on the microsite will help inform discussions as we revise Cynllun Eryri.
You can read the State of the Park report on our website.
However, it is clear that the following are key priorities for ensuring a healthy future for the National Park:
- Working in partnership to increase the diversity and abundance of nature, and to strengthen ecological resilience across Eryri
- Collaborating across the National Park to support resilient and thriving communities
- Responding to the climate emergency with innovation and ambition
- Encouraging safe and responsible access to nature, supporting wellbeing for both residents and visitors
- Supporting the continued vibrancy of the Welsh language, culture, and heritage
Since June 2025 we have been holding a series of events looking at these priorities in more detail:
The Plan in action…
The Plan will set out a long-term vision for the area and outline our priorities for the next five years, which is the duration of the Plan. It will be used in the following ways:
- To bring together partners to deliver on a shared plan
- As the basis for setting the National Park Authority’s Corporate Plan, Corporate Work Programme, and through these, Performance Management
- To develop National Park policies on specific topics
- To aid in decision-making
- To secure funding to deliver on the outcomes and actions identified
- To monitor progress against the indicators we set
Working in partnership
Recognising the political reality we live in and the uncertain future ahead, a strong partnership has been forged through Fforwm Eryri to co-create a Partnership Plan for the future. Fforwm Eryri includes those who have responsibility for caring for Eryri and represents many important sectors within the National Park, including the economy, leisure, conservation, education, agriculture, and tourism. The Forum works together to establish joint mechanisms for developing, delivering, and monitoring strategic objectives and actions within Cynllun Eryri. We all share a strong sense of duty and passion to protect and care for Eryri and its communities.
Looking back: Cynllun Eryri 2020–2025
View the Cynllun Eryri Plan (2020–2025) in the documents list below.
To see what we achieved in the first version of Cynllun Eryri (2020–2025), view the ‘Final Report’ in the documents list below.
Taking part
Together, we will discuss what our priorities should be over the next five years and how we can achieve them. We want to give everyone with an interest in caring for the National Park the opportunity to help shape this strategy for the future. If you would like to get involved, you can fill in this short survey
Fill in survey on Microsoft Forms
or you can contact us at cynllun@eryri.llyw.cymru