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03
Jul 2023
Cool breeze fails to deter naked walkers near Ripon
More than 80 people took part in an inaugural naked walk near Ripon on Saturday.
The two kilometre hike for over-18s took place at the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park, between Ripon and Masham.
It was one of a series of fundraising Naked Heart Walks organised this summer by British Naturism, which promotes naturism.
The walks at stately homes and gardens are advertised as opportunities to let people "feel the breeze on your skin as you raise money for the British Heart Foundation".
Saturday's event took place shortly after the Himalayan garden closed to members of the public and despite the late hour, and cool conditions, a total of 83 people took part.
Sasha Jackson-Brown, estate and operations manager at the Himalayan garden, said it was approached this year by British Naturism about hosting an event.
Ms Jackson-Brown said the venue's remote location made it suitable and the event attracted a good turnout even though "the weather could have been a bit warmer for them".
She added there was a relaxed atmosphere and the Himalayan garden would be open to hosting similar events in future.
A spokesman for British Naturism said:
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