£150,000 boost for rural footpaths

Nearly 150,000 is to be spent on the work by the North York Moors, Coast and Hills LEADER Programme and the National Park Authority to improve routes between 20 communities on the North York Moors.

The work will include new signs, better access for people with disabilities, new seating, and improved surface conditions and drainage along paths.

David Leyshon, area secretary of the North Yorkshire and South Durham area of the Ramblers' Association, said: "We wholeheartedly subscribe to the aims and objectives of the project. These improvements will make the area more attractive and give a boost to tourism and the local economy."