As part of a series of mountain clean-up events held across various European mountain destinations since 2009, Respect the Mountains and KEEN are ready to present their second UK Envirotrek for Summer 2013.
Following on from the success of the inaugural 2012 event in the Peak District, this year’s series will see the Envirotrek return to the Peak District on the 16th June 2013, followed by an event a week later in Keswick in the stunning surroundings of the Lake District. With an estimated 16 million visitors to the Lakes and an incredible 22 million scheduled to visit the Peak District this year alone, the environmental footprint is considerable and so popular mountain destinations are becoming increasingly in need of on-the-ground action to clear them of waste in order to maintain their natural beauty and enjoyment for generations to come. Envirotrek aim is to address this need, drawing together tourists, local communities and businesses to give something back to their environment while enjoying some playtime in the great outdoors. Through last years Envirotrek initiatives, over 750kg rubbish was cleared in 1000 hours across five European Countries.
WHEN & WHERE:
For 2013 two events will be held in the UK
16th June 2013 – Peak District
Castleton Village Hall
How Lane
Hope Valley
Castleton
S33 8WJ
Location
GPS: N 53°20.647’ W 1°46.345’
23rd June – Keswick, Lake District
Lakeside Tea Gardens,
Lake Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ
Location
GPS: N 54°35.711’ W 3°8.393’
WHAT…
The programme kicks off at 9.30am with volunteers walking a track and clearing and collecting rubbish and waste. Group leaders are allocated and all participants will be provided with cleaning and safety equipment and fully briefed with a safety talk. The clean-up finishes at around 12.30pm, with volunteers being rewarded for their mornings’ efforts with a hearty lunch (soup and bread in Lake district, BBQ in Peak) on the hillside. Participants get to spend the remainder of the afternoon enjoying a range of fun outdoor pursuits organised by the Envirotrek leaders – In the Peak District this will include caving, climbing, rope activities and a ridge walk, whilst the Keswick event will feature climbing, canoeing and gyhll scrambling. There’s also a chance to win some great prizes including KEEN footwear and gifts for the most and most unique and quirky litter found on the hill, with the days event closing at approximately 4pm.
Approximate Schedule of events
9.30 – 10.00: Arrival of participants
10.30: Opening and start Clean Up
12.30: End Clean Up and lunch
13.15: Prize Giving
13:30: Start afternoon activities
16.00: Finish activities
HOW…
To secure your place on this great community event register online at :
www.respectthemountains.com or http://www.keenfootwear.com/gb/en/envirotrek/
An entrance fee of £9 is payable locally on the day. Children with a responsible adult welcome, ages up to 12 are priced at £4.50. * If you recently purchased a pair of KEENs (since August 2012), registration is free. Please take your receipt of purchase with you to the Envirotrek. Respect the Mountains can not accept a free entrance without purchase receipt.
Robust, comfortable footwear recommended (KEENs are of course ideal!). Participants are advised to bring water, sunscreen and a water/wind proof jacket.