We are very pleased to announce our support of and involvement in the Walk Together Pathway. The Walk Together Pathway brings together eight walking groups representing people from the global majority: Black Girls Hike, Black2Nature, Bristol Steppin Sistas, Mosaic Outdoors, Muslim Hikers, NYCE (Nature, Youth, Connection, and Education), Peak District Mosaic and the Sheffield Environmental Movement.
The fundamental aim of the Walk Together Pathway project is that as many people as possible are supported to enjoy the outdoors, to understand more about the natural world and the extreme challenges it is facing, and ultimately be motivated to take positive action to care for it.
Walk Together will train 100 new walk leaders over the next three years, building skills, knowledge and confidence. As a result of training and inspiring more walk leaders, it is estimated that approximately 10,000 people will benefit from the increased capacity these walking groups will have introduce others to the outdoors.
Participants will be undertaking Lowland Leader, Hill and Moorland Leader, or Mountain Leader qualifications through the awarding body Mountain Training, to equip them with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to devise safe and enjoyable walks for groups of different abilities, in a variety of different terrains. Once training is completed, they will gain further experience before attending an assessment and if successful, become qualified.
Beyond the Edge’s involvement will include training and assessing participants in the Lowland Leader, Hill and Moorland Leader, or Mountain Leader qualifications.
More information is available here on the National Trust website.
And here on the Mountain Training Website.
