Raising the Standard

by North Pennines AONB Partnership in Kirkby Stephen

We did it

On 25th April 2016 we successfully raised £16,405 with 112 supporters in 35 days

To improve a section of Wainwright's Coast to Coast footpath near Nine Standards Rigg, on the border between Cumbria and North Yorkshire.

by North Pennines AONB Partnership in Kirkby Stephen

Alistair Lockett

North Pennines AONB Partnership 14th April 2016

94% funded and on our way!

We are fast approaching our initial target of £15,000! Thank you all for your very kind donations and helping make this project a success!

We have added some fantastic artwork to the campaign from local artists Ann Sandell and Lesley Rowe. We have also receieved 10 signed Coast to Coast guide books from Skyware Press so please keep sharing this project with friends, colleagues and anyone else who might be interested!

I am sure some of you have walked the Coast to Coast, if you have any pictures of along the route between Kirkby Stephen and Keld please share them on social media using #BogStandard . I will be using some of your comments in the next few days so thank you for those!

Let's keep this ball rolling down a steep hill! All the best, Alistair

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Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation.

£5 or more

£5 Reward

A big thank you for supporting our project and helping make this route more sustainable for future generations to enjoy.

£10 or more

£10 Reward

A big thank you for supporting the project, the option of being added to a mailing list to receive updates from the project and helping repair this iconic trail.

£15 or more

£15 Reward

To say thank you for helping to make this route safer and more sustainable going into the future you will receive an e-postcard of Nine Standards Rigg.

£25 or more

2 of 20 claimed

£25 Reward

A guided walk up to Nine Standards Rigg, led by North Pennines AONB Partnership. Walk will take place near Kirkby Stephen on Saturday 6th August 2016.

£25 or more

1 of 20 claimed

£25 Reward

A guided walk, led by Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority staff

£30 or more

23 of 100 claimed

£30 Reward

A stunning photographic print of Nine Standards Rigg, from shortlisted Guardian World Photographer 2014, Paul Kingston *UK postage only

£35 or more

8 of 10 claimed

£35 Reward

A signed Coast to Coast Route Cuide by Tony & Chris Grogam. This A5 full colour book was published in 2014 and features plenty of colour photos and maps. It makes the practical task of route-finding easy.

£40 or more

2 of 20 claimed

£40 Reward

Four, 500ml bottles of Thwaites Wainwright Golden Ale * over 18s only. ID required. **UK postage only

£50 or more

8 of 12 claimed

£50 Reward

Four, 500ml bottles of Allendale Brewery Old Sphagnum ale (limited edition), plus 6 Old Sphagnum beer mats. * Over 18s only. ID required. *UK postage only

£60 or more

1 of 10 claimed

£60 Reward

An A3 limited edition, unmounted print from local artist Ann Sandell. There are five images to chose from consisting of Nine Standards Rigg and the surrounding landscape. Prints will be available on a first come first served basis as there are only 2 prints per image.

£75 or more

6 of 10 claimed

£75 Reward

A Coast to Coast Challenge book, published by The Wainwright's Society *UK postage only

£200 or more

3 of 10 claimed

£200 Reward

A beautiful limited edition print of Nine Standards Rigg, by local artist Anne Mason. *UK postage only

£200 or more

0 of 10 claimed

£200 Reward

A stunning, limited edition print of Nine Standards Rigg, by local artist Simon Wilson. *UK postage only

£200 or more

0 of 1 claimed

£200 Reward

'Boots' an amazing double mounted print from local artist Lesley Rowe. Lesley is a contemporary artist, living and working in Kirkby Stephen. Print is 18" x 10".

£500 or more

0 of 1 claimed

£500 Reward

An original painting of Nine Standards Rigg by local artist Simon Wilson. Approximate size 19" x 16" *UK postage only

£40 or more

1 of 1 claimed

£40 Reward

A hardback copy of The Yorkshire Shepherdess, by Amanda Owen. Plus a Yorkshire Shepherdess 2016 calendar. *UK postage only

£250 or more

1 of 1 claimed

£250 Reward

A 1 day navigation course for up to 6 people around Kirkby Stephen run by Graham Uney. The day will be tailored to the groups experience and can range from beginner to intermediate. Graham is a full member of the Mountain Training Association, he is active in the Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team and a Fell Top Assessor for Helvellyn. *The booking will be arranged with Graham and the group after the campaign has finished. Subject to Graham's availability. Up to 6 participants must complete the course together, separate bookings will NOT be available. The day must be completed in 2016.

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