Sadly yes, according to their 'guidelines' old posted pics are ok, but any picture taken after 'the law' was passed and is published either in print or electronic format does require the person to get permission from the NT to do so.

Basically they are saying the copyright to OUR landscape belongs to them. I have no problem crediting The National Trust, as I already have done in the book, but no publisher in the world is going to touch this book if it means paying them money. Therefore the only way to have this book in any way shape or form out there is to have the NT take control over it.

Needless to say the phrase 'over my dead body' come straight to mind.

I will find a way to get copies of this book printed and distributed for free if necessary. This book is not a money making scheme for me, I simply want to share with others the amazing experience I have had in visiting the Peak District sites and give people the means to do so themselves. Let them sue me. I have nothing so they are welcome to take a slice of that. If all else fails I'm going to contact Joanna Lumley...

:-)