Take Root - Dam Plugging

Take Root - Fit for Purpose 💪

Take Root is a brand new six-week Hike & Trail Run series - with a little extra!

As always, these adventures will promote embracing the outdoors for our mental, physical and social wellbeing however, this series will also provide a deeper opportunity to EXPLORE, LEARN and GROW by collaborating with the Holcombe Moor and Stubbins Estate National Trust team.

Over six weeks, you will have the opportunity to ‘give back’ a little to the wonderful green spaces we so often use and also take a few moments to appreciate how awesome these spaces actually are - and just how lucky we are to have them.

Although, on every The Sunnywood Project event, we consciously make every attempt to leave only footprints when we’re out, it is inevitable that the amount of collective footfall we have on the trails will, no doubt, have had some environmental impact.

Ironically, the beautiful spaces we admire, appreciate, and so often take photos of, are actually being negatively impacted by our constant use.

We therefore, in collaboration with the National Trust, want to provide the opportunity for you to contribute a little to conserving and restoring the environment whilst also continuing to explore, appreciate and admire how awesome it is.

Each of the six adventures will cover a distance of 4-5 miles suitable for both Hikers and Trail Runners - the difference this time is that within each of these routes, there will be the opportunity to participate in a short task that aims to either conserve or admire the surroundings that we’ll be exploring.

Small simple tasks that we can complete whilst Running or Hiking that will make a huge difference in helping to maintain the environment.

What are we doing?

▪️06/06/24 - Balsam Bashing

▪️13/06/24 - Fence Post Carrying

▪️20/06/24 - Hydrological Change on the Moor and Upland Bird Habitats

▪️27/06/24 - Foot Path restoration near Peel Tower

▪️04/07/24 - Dam Plugging in Buckden Wood

▪️11/07/24 - Celebratory Campfire and Marshmallow Toasting at the National Trust base

All of these routes are circular.

Kit requirements:

Specific details and requirements for each event will be emailed prior to the date however, for the majority of events, it maybe requested that you bring the following:

• Waterproof jacket

• Spare warm layer

• Fully charged mobile phone

• Suitable trail shoes or boots

• Personal snacks and drink

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As a non-profit, charitable organisation, dedicated to using the outdoors to enrich lives, the proceeds from all our adventures help fund and sustain our youth service and other community activities that promote the benefits of embracing the outdoors.

With the emphasis on exploration to improve physical, mental and social wellbeing and less about competitive times or distances, our adventures are all led by a qualified, knowledgeable and experienced team who will provide encouragement, support and humour along the way.

If you haven’t joined us before, check out this video to get a sense of what we’re about - we look forward to you joining us for Take Root!

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