VOLUNTEERS for the National Trails gathered together over the weekend to enhance their work and develop new thiniing.

The event was hosted by the North York Moors National Park and Cleveland Way Partnership at Larpool Hall, Whitby.

And about 35 volunteers from nearly all the trails across England and Wales got together to exchange best practice ideas.

Malcolm Hodgson, national trails officer at the North York Moors National Park said: “It was great to meet and share ideas with so many dedicated volunteers. Their hard work ensures our national trails are in a superb condition for the enjoyment of everyone."

The weekend covered topics on volunteering on national trails, engaging different groups in training and use of video demonstrations as well as embracing technology such as apps and social media.

Two walks were also available for delegates to tackle the outdoors using the Cleveland Way - a seven mile classic coast route from Whitby to Robin Hood’s Bay and a six mile historic coast Ravenscar circuit and on to Hayburn Wyke.

Mr Hodgson said: “Volunteers were able to see the path in all its conditions as the walks took us from full storms to outstanding sunshine.”