Events mark 80th of year national park campaign

A momentous campaign to protect the country's most precious natural landscapes is being celebrated with a day of free events in all 15 national parks in England, Scotland and Wales.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Jul 2016, 16:06 BST
Updated 5th Jul 2016, 17:07 BST
Walkers and visitors enjoy the views across the Hole of Horcum on the North York MoorsWalkers and visitors enjoy the views across the Hole of Horcum on the North York Moors
Walkers and visitors enjoy the views across the Hole of Horcum on the North York Moors

To mark 80 years since the launch of the Campaign for National Parks, natural art workshops and guided walks will be held in each national park on Saturday, July 30.

Both the Campaign for National Parks charity and lobby organisation 38 Degrees are behind the events which have a ‘inspired by nature’ theme.

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In the Yorkshire Dales, Peak District and North York Moors national parks there will be professional guided walks and separate ‘art in nature’ walks, with the latter curated by land artist Richard Shilling.

They will start from four different locations: Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Site in Little Stainforth, Settle; Chinley Station car park in the Peak District; at Robin Hood’s Bay car park, and from Helmsley Market Square.

Fiona Howie, chief executive of Campaign for National Parks, said: “We’re delighted to be working with 38 Degrees so that as many people as possible can get together and celebrate the true diversity and spectacular sights of the National Parks in the UK.”

For more details and to book a place at one of the events, visit parks.38degrees.org.uk

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