National Trust

Trail hunting, where hounds follow a scent, had already been suspended over concerns it was being used as a “smokescreen” for chasing and killing foxes.

A proposal to ban trail hunting on National Trust land was defeated three years ago. The debate is once again expected to polarise the trust's membership.

Analysis of 85 million visits to the charity’s properties found quintessential weather for a day out is 21C, moderate winds and little rain.