Drive to restore old park road signs

Volunteers are helping to repair up to 20 of the distinctive black and white signs on minor country roads as they are seen as a key part of the park's heritage.

The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority's transport and visitor management officer, Andy Ryland, admitted that several of the signs were in a very poor condition after being battered by the elements through the decades.

He added: "The Yorkshire Dales' network of meandering roads have a particular charm and add to the strong sense of place – and they are noted as one of the special qualities of the national park.

"Part of what makes the roads special are some of the road signs and even older finger posts that are still to be found in few places, although they have become much rarer these days. Some of them are in a very poor condition and are in need of repair."

Volunteers John Kirk and Stan Hutchinson have helped the national park authority's access ranger Richard Mainman.

Mr Ryland said: "I am very impressed and grateful for the work Stan and John have put in."