As part of Sheffield’s Walking Festival, which returns to the Outdoor City this September, walkers will have the opportunity to learn about one of Sheffield’s most influential environmentalists. Ethel Haythornthwaite founded a society called the Sheffield Association for the Protection of Rural Scenery, one hundred years ago. This went on to become the local branch of CPRE.
Since its formation, the charity has played a pivotal role in conservation efforts aimed at protecting the landscapes and green spaces which surrounded Sheffield including the Green Belt and the Peak District National Park. Join CPRE Peak District and South Yorkshire in September for: Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all of our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Each walk will be led by CPRE Peak District and South Yorkshire’s CEO Tomo Thompson.
People can learn about Ethel’s campaigning which saved much of the Peak District from inappropriate development as well as her work to purchase land and gift it to the people of Sheffield so that it could be accessible for future generations to enjoy. People can also explore some of the highest hilltops in the Peak District National Park – aptly named ‘The Ethels’ in tribute to the charity’s founder. The Ethel Haythornthwaite Walk CPRE PDSY CEO Tomo Thompson will lead walkers on a historical adventure, through the UK’s Ou.