Join us for a special Saturday stroll for North Pennines NatureFest celebrating the unique flora of the area.

Local artist Carole McCourt will lead a guided walk from Westgate, Weardale, 31 May, 10.30am to 2.30pm, to explore the delicate balance between geology and botany, where plants have adapted to survive in challenging conditions.

The event begins with a short presentation, followed by an easy walk learning about a variety of wildflowers, grasses, and lichens, including rare lead-tolerant plants known as metallophytes. See species like Spring Sandwort (leadwort), Pyrenean Scurvy Grass, Alpine Pennycress, and Wild Mountain Pansies, which thrive here in abundance during May to July.

After the walk, return for lunch and a creative workshop, using art materials (provided) to capture the beauty of the landscape and its plants.

Please wear suitable footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather, and bring a packed lunch and drinks. The event is suitable for families with children over the age of seven. Dogs on short leads are welcome.

Suggested donation £3 per adult, £2 per child. Your donation enables the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature.

If you have any accessibility requirements that would improve your experience of this event please email rebecca@northpennines.org.uk.

Please book using the link to Ticketsource

 

   

 

This event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 24 May to Sunday 8 June 2025. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest25

Image credit: Carole McCourt