Dozens of walkers will take to the paths of Nidderdale this weekend as a popular charity event returns.
Nidderdale Walk takes place on Sunday, May 8, offering participants a choice of five routes of between four and 26.2 miles.
The event, which is organised by the Rotary Club of Harrogate, has been taking place for almost three decades.
While it is promoted by 20 local charities which use it as a vital fundraiser in their calendars, participants can raise money for any cause of their choice.
Any of the local charities with 10 or more supporters taking part will also receive half of their entry fees back from the organisers.
Brian Stuttard, from the Rotary Club of Harrogate, said:
“The bigger charities have their own professional PR people and big budgets for events. Some of the smaller charities don’t have the opportunity to have an event for their own fundraising so we’re hopefully providing that role.”
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Last year, despite the covid pandemic, the Nidderdale Walk raised £18,000 when held in September.
Now back to its usual May date, organisers say the event has attracted a similar number of entrants this year compared to before the pandemic.
It begins at Pateley Bridge Scout Hut on Sunday morning, with the latest start times for the longest walks being 8am, up to 2pm for the shorter routes.
There are refreshment points along the routes, as well as cold drinks available at the end.
Entries will still be accepted on the day. For more information, visit the Nidderdale Walk website.
