VOLUNTEERS with a passion for the countryside are being sought to help look after a stretch of one of the country’s most iconic walking routes.
The Pennine Way National Trail attracts thousands of walkers every year but the high footfall combined with poor weather can cause flooding and erosion.
In a bid to keep the route in a good condition, the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership, has launched a project called Pennine Way People.
The aim is to gather together people who are willing to look after the iconic 51-year-old route, which passes through County Durham.
The project, funded by the Pennine National Trails Partnership, will initially look after a 73-mile stretch between Tan Hill in Teesdale and Greenhead in Northumberland
As well as being able to take part in practical work parties - including footpath repairs and way marking - volunteers can apply to look after a specific stretch of the route as its ‘champion’.
Contact 01388-528801 or email sarah@northpenninesaonb.org.uk
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