GROUPS from Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland are being invited on a course designed to help them explore North Yorkshire's moors on foot.
Walking in the Countryside: Part One will give participants vital skills and has been organised by the North York Moors National Park Authority's Heritage Connections team.
The training is free to groups of all ages, and is a repeat of a successful course run in November last year.
It covers the countryside code, rules and regulations affecting walkers, public rights of way and basic map reading skills.
Participants will also design their own guided walk.
Vicky Rees, Heritage Connections project co-ordinator, said: "The part one course is aimed at beginners and no previous experience of walking in the outdoors is needed to take part. Walking is a great way to get exercise and meet people."
Heritage Connections is a five-year project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and aims to encourage groups to discover the National Park on their doorsteps.
The training aims to provide them with the knowledge they need to feel confident helping others to explore the National Park on foot.
The course will be held at The Moors Centre, near Whitby, on June 17 from 10am-3pm. Groups interested in participating should call Susanna Rashid on 07968 498624.
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