My National Park adventure competition
My National Park adventure competition
Britainss diverse natural beauty has inspired many adventurers – from TV’s Ben Fogle to Pembrokeshire’s kite-surfing champion Kirsty Jones. Now budding young travel writers are being encouraged to share their stories and compete for a chance to win fantastic outdoor footwear, ensuring they’re well-equipped for their next adventure.
The 15 members of the UK’s National Parks family and brand partner Merrell, outdoor gear specialist, are teaming up to launch the My National Park Adventure competition for young people. Would-be travel bloggers are being urged to write a piece of 500 words or less about their National Park adventures this summer.
Remember that adventure is what you make it! In the hands of a good storyteller, canoeing the Broads in search of otters can be just as thrilling as reaching the peak of a Cairngorms mountain! Rockpooling on a beach in Exmoor may possess all the drama of the Brecon Beacons Olympic Challenge! We want to see young people making the most of their National Parks – so check out the range of National Park events on our website and tell us about your adventures! www.nationalparks.gov.uk/nationalparksweek.htm
The competition is being run in conjunction with National Parks Week, a celebration of Britain’s breathing spaces, taking place from 30 July to 5 August.
Aspiring litterateurs (that’s a posh word for ‘writer’ – we had to look it up) can enter the competition via the UK National Parks website: www.nationalparks.gov.uk/mynationalparkadventure
Entrants will need the permission of a parent or legal guardian.
There are two categories for entries: Authors of 11 years old and under / Authors aged 12-16 years old (inclusive). One winner will be chosen from each category, and he or she will walk away with brand new top-quality footwear provided by Merrell. So, get writing!
Stories must be submitted by 12 noon Friday, 7 September 2012, and must take place in one of the 15 Members of the UK National Park Family: Brecon Beacons, the Broads, Cairngorms, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Lake District, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs, New Forest, Northumberland, North York Moors, Peak District, Pembrokeshire Coast, Snowdonia, South Downs and Yorkshire Dales.
Full details of the competition, as well as terms and conditions, can be found at: www.nationalparks.gov.uk/mynationalparkadventure
Alert
Latest from the National Park
Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire update - 27 July at 19:15
An update on the Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire from 27 July.
Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire update - 26 July at 8pm
Grant Moir, Chief Executive of the Park Authority, shares an update from the scene of the wildfire in Nethy Bridge.
Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire update - 25 July at 11am
A brief update on the Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire
Relevant alerts
-
There is an ongoing wildfire situation at Glenmore within the Cairngorms National Park. Click here for all the latest. We would encourage members of the public to follow current guidance and be aware that the situation may change.
Due to the this wildfire incident, the following paths and routes are closed:
- All the paths around Loch Morlich, Glenmore and Badaguish are closed.
- The Ryvoan pass is closed, this includes all access to the Green Lochan (Lochan Uaine).
- Routes providing access to Cairngorm Mountain, the Northern Corries, Meall A’Bhuachaille, Strath Nethy and Bynack more should be avoided.
- The Abernethy Forest area to the south of Forest Lodge and towards Ryvoan bothy is closed.