Scheme challenges visitors to explore country parks
A council has launched a walking challenge to encourage people to explore its country parks.
North Northamptonshire Leisure, run by North Northamptonshire Council, is inviting individuals and families to visit five parks until 9 February as part of the Walk the Parks scheme.
The participating parks country parks are Barnwell, East Carlton, Fermyn Woods, Irchester and Sywell.
John Bee, a ranger at East Carlton Country Park, near Corby, said: "You can walk around the park, meet new people, and enjoy a safe, welcoming environment."
Participants must find hidden clues at each location to enter a prize draw.
Mr Bee added: "We try and situate the benches [all around the park] so visitors can have some sort of view to have a ponder or a nice rest with a nice view.
"To think we're only five minutes away from Corby, but it's still relatively quiet, peaceful, enjoyable."
To take part, visitors must complete five walks in five parks over five weeks.
Each park has a key word displayed at cafe entrances and once all five words are collected, participants can scan a QR code on the poster to enter a prize draw.
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