Join the North Pennines AONB Partnership on an early evening walk to explore part of the little known High Helbeck Estate. As well as discussing the current work taking place on the estate, we will be keeping our eyes and ears open for any wildlife we might come across, particularly upland wading bird species. Please bring binoculars if you have them, although we will have some spares.

The High Helbeck Green Recovery Fund Project is a partnership project between estate owners Ben & Nicolete Blackett-Ord, the North Pennines AONB Partnership, the RSPB, the Woodland Trust and Natural England. The Defra-backed project runs from January 2021 to March 2022 and a key part of the scheme is to deliver significant biodiversity benefits to the High Helbeck estate (near Brough, Cumbria) including 80 hectares of peatland restoration, an increase in trees and scrub, covering 153 hectares, and a series of small wetlands to enhance 85 hectares of habitat for breeding wading birds.

The route is just over 2 miles long and follows the same route back. The walk does follow a fairly well trodden route, but the terrain can be uneven and boggy in places. Due to the mixed terrain and topography, a good basic level of fitness is required. Please ensure you dress for the weather and bring sturdy walking boots. No food or drink is provided and there are no toilet facilities on site.

Meeting Point – Deadman Gill Layby – grid reference – NY823188. If you are unsure of directions, please contact Chris Jones (cjones@northpenninesaonb.org.uk). Please car share where possible as parking is very limited.

The route is just over 2 miles long and follows the same route back. The walk does follow a fairly well trodden route, but the terrain can be uneven and boggy in places. Due to the mixed terrain and topography a good basic level of fitness is required. Please ensure you dress for the weather and bring sturdy walking boots. No food or drink is provided and there are no toilet facilities on site.