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03
Jul 2024
Naturists enjoy 'thoroughly exhilarating' walk near Ripon
Almost 100 people took part in a naked walk near Ripon on Sunday.
The event at the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park was one of a series of charity fundraising walks being staged by British Naturism this summer.
It was the second year in a row the garden has hosted a naked walk.
Participants paid for tickets costing between £15 and £35 to take part. This went towards the British Heart Foundation, which benefited to the tune of £1,175 from the event.
For the second consecutive year, the weather was decidedly cool for stripping off.
Nevertheless, a British Naturism spokesman said the attendance was up on last year. They added:
The weather was drizzly, but undeterred, most of us stripped off and carried just an umbrella.
New to naturism attendees said that they had enjoyed what was a thoroughly exhilarating experience and they were instantly converted to the freedom of walking naked. We will certainly be back next June – do feel free to join us!
Refuelling in the drizzle. Pic: British Naturism / Jon Ward
Pic: British Naturism / Jon Ward
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