Upland paths in the Lake District receive a tremendous pressure of use from fell-walkers and climbers and combined with heavy rainfall events like those we’ve seen recently, the need for their repair and maintenance has never been greater. Richard Fox, Fix the Fells Ranger will be discussing the impacts outdoor recreation and weather have on our surprisingly fragile upland landscapes, the whys and wherefores of path repair and maintenance and ways those who use the fells can help keep them fighting fit for the future. As heavy rainfall and flooding are apparently occurring more frequently we will need to find ways to become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. Environmental scientist, international conservationist and FLD President Sir Martin Holdgate will be discussing the issues. Course Timings: 10am- 3pm All sessions are booked on a first come first served basis. Please bring: a picnic lunch & clothing/footwear for all weathers. (Please note there is no indoor backup venue so the sessions will go ahead in poor weather unless unreasonable or unsafe to do so) Leaders: Richard Fox – Lake District National Park Fix the Fells Ranger Sir Martin Holdgate - President of Friends of the Lake District

Start

27/04/2016

End

27/04/2016

Maximum Bookings

12

Bookings

3

Venue

Broadrayne

Town

Ambleside

County

Cumbria

Postcode

LL22

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

54.46000

Longitude

-3.02000

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

01539 720788

Website

Email