Bend, spend and mend
19 December 2007
If you like getting out and about on the fells and want to play a crucial part in protecting some of England’s most dramatic upland paths – now’s your chance.
An appeal has gone out for eager enthusiasts to meet the challenge of helping maintain world renowned hill routes in the Lake District.
In the wake of a £1.96 million Heritage Lottery Fund windfall to Fix the Fells, an innovative partnership project to tackle serious erosion caused by ten million walkers a year, volunteers with good practical skills and navigation knowledge are now needed.
"Experience isn’t essential, because we will be giving full and diverse training, from path repair work to first aid, upland heritage to working with the public,” explained Lake District National Park Authority’s volunteer co-ordinator Tim Duckmanton.
Tim said the work was vitally important to help halt some of the worst erosion cases which, if left unchecked, would leave "scars on a world-renowned landscape”.
"We are recruiting now and would like to hear from anyone willing to work in stunning locations and make a major contribution to safeguard some of the finest fell paths in the national park,” added Tim.
"As well as doing a vital job, our volunteers will learn new skills and meet new people.”
For more information ring 01539 792674, or email tim.duckmanton@lake-district.gov.uk
