Severely eroded Three Peaks route repaired in the Dales after public pitches in to save route off Whernside - Yorkshire's highest peak

Locally-quarried stone has been used to mend the Bruntscar path on Whernside, with the work paid for using £46,000 raised in donations by individuals and businesses.

The section of the peak's walking route was desperately in need of attention due to the sheer numbers of walkers who have contributed to its erosion.

Now the repairs have been done, Whernside the first of 13 projects in the BMC appeal to be completed.

Carey Davies, the BMC’s hill walking development officer, said: “Whernside isn’t just a mountain. Like Penyghent and Ingleborough, it is a cultural landmark enjoyed by tens of thousands of people every year, often as part of the Three Peaks challenge.

“Unfortunately, places like this don’t look after themselves. Erosion is a serious threat to popular landscapes all across Britain and fixing it requires money, skill and commitment.”

Nick Cotton, the National Park Authority’s champion for recreation management, said the new stone pitching uses much larger, local stone that is positioned in a random style, allowing people to pick and choose where they step.