Wild Ennerdale, Lake District

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Wild Ennerdale

A week of flora-based field studies in a remote and stunning setting

Main contact: Heather Bowie

When: 24th – 31st August 2012

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Cost: £350

Accommodation: self-catering hostel-style accommodation in the Ennerdale valley

Pre-requisites: Age 16+ with an interest in the natural environment. Good physical fitness to manage full days in the outdoors.

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Wild Ennerdale Partnership


The Ennerdale valley is in the Far Western part of the Lake District and is one of the remotest areas in Cumbria.  This area is unique with its spectacular upland landscape with rock outcrops, extensive woodland, dynamic natural rivers, a glacial lake and highly valued flora & fauna. In 2003 the Wild Ennerdale Partnership was formed by the principal land owners – the Forestry Commission, the National Trust and United Utilities with the support of Natural England.  The guiding vision of the Wild Ennerdale Partnership is:

“to allow the evolution of Ennerdale as a wild valley for the benefit of people, relying more on natural processes to shape its landscape and ecology”

 

2012 Expedition

We will be working on various scientific monitoring projects and conservation work required by the Wild Ennerdale Partnership. Possible projects include:

  • Monitoring of forest and woodland
  • River studies
  • Mapping and survey work


Whilst working in this remote valley you will learn about the local ecosystems, archaeology, history and mountain environment.

You will also have the opportunity to gain some experience and skills in walking on the high Lakeland Fells on either Pillar (892m) or the Haystacks ridge.

 

 

D of E Residential

Brathay Exploration Group is an Approved Activity Provider for D of E. This expedition is suitable for the Gold residential section.

 

 

John Muir Award

The activities on this expedition are suitable for the Discovery Award stage of the John Muir Award and arrangements can be made for the Explorer Award if required. The John Muir Award is an environmental award that encourages of all backgrounds to connect, enjoy and care for wild places  through a structured yet adaptable scheme. The award is not competitive but should challenge each participant. Taking part will develop an, and responsibility for, a chosen wild place or places.

 

Sample Itinerary (subject to change)

Day 1       Meet Ennerdale valley
Day 2-3    Fieldwork
Day 4       Hillwalking day on high Lakeland Fells
Day 5       Conservation work
Day 6       Fieldwork
Day 7       Finish fieldwork, present results, BBQ
Day 8       Depart

 

 

See the Wild Ennerdale Website here

 

Wild Ennerdale