Sections of the footpath on Great Ridge, one of the country’s top 10 favourite walks according to a recent ITV programme, have eroded and are in need of essential repair work to prevent worsening damage. “As a camping novice, I couldn’t wait to throw myself in at the deep end by helping to light up the Great Ridge, especially followed by a restful night glamping in the great outdoors – it’s certainly different to Chelsea!” Sam Thompson said: “I am a bit of a stranger when it comes to camping and trekking, so I’ve really been looking forward to spending time with Julia and experiencing the Peak District for myself. “What better way to launch NCCW than taking Made in Chelsea’s Sam Thompson under my wing and completing such an inspiring challenge to highlight one of the most beautiful locations in Britain.” As ever, I’m thrilled to champion and support these wonderful organisations. “Country walking is the number one pastime of campers and we all need to play a part in protecting our footpaths.
Julia Bradbury said: “I hope my night trekking and camping with Sam in the Peak District inspires everyone to push themselves out of their comfort zone, challenging themselves with an outdoor adventure and experiencing the delights of the great British countryside. The view of the event from Mam Tor, looking to Back Tor and Lose Hill. Ms Bradbury and Mr Thompson both spent the night camping at Fields Farm, Castleton, after the walk. The Mend Our Mountains campaign has a target of raising £1m to help repair footpaths throughout Britain’s national parks.
The club’s national camping and caravanning week, from 28 May to 3 June, aims to encourage more people to get our walking and camping in the British countryside. The event was a joint venture between the British Mountaineering Council, which is running the Mend Our Mountains: Make One Million, and the Camping and Caravanning Club, of which Ms Bradbury is president.
Walkers strung out along the ridge, from Lose Hill to Mam Tor, forming a trail of lights using their headtorches.
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Hillwalking novice Sam Thompson of the TV series Made in Chelsea also joined the seasoned outdoors presenter at the event on Tuesday night. The presenter and 600 walkers lit up the Great Ridge with headtorches to highlight the Mend Our Mountains campaign. Hundreds of walkers joined television celebrity Julia Bradbury in illuminating the Peak District hills. Julia Bradbury and Sam Thompson on the Great Ridge, with the string of headtorches in the background.
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