Light up the night with National Trust
The National Trust is working with Cotswold Outdoor to give families in England the chance to try something different this winter. Thousands are expected to take part in the conservation charity’s exciting Night Run series.
This is the third year of the National Trust’s Night Run series, with the family-friendly events taking place between October 2016 and March 2017.
5 National Trust parklands and woodlands (16 nation-wide) will be hosting the night time running events, offering participants the choice between a shorter Explorer route (1-3 km), suitable for all ages, and a more challenging Adventurer route (6-9 km) for those aged over 12.
Run on safe, off-road trails, the Night Runs give people the chance to take on a variety of grassy, woodland and paved routes. Many Night Run events will be hosting family-friendly activities such as face painting, marshmallow roasting and guided wildlife walks.
Mel Handford, Sports Partnerships Manager at the National Trust, said: “There was an incredible buzz around last year’s Night Run series. This winter, the Night Runs will be bigger and better, offering families the perfect opportunity to explore a hidden side to our famous gardens and landscapes.”
The National Trust has partnered with outdoor retailer Cotswold Outdoor on the Night Run series for a second year, offering families the chance to experience the conservation charity’s parkland and gardens at night.
Local staff from the retailer will be on hand at many events to offer friendly advice on quality running clothing and outdoor equipment.
James Dumas, Partnership Director at Cotswold Outdoor, said: “We’re very excited to be working with the National Trust on the Night Run series for a second year. At Cotswold Outdoor many of us are passionate runners, so we’re proud to be able to offer members real-life advice - not just what’s on the label.”
To sign up to one of the 16 Night Run events with the National Trust visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nightrun.
Night Run events will be taking place at the following places. Charges apply, participants must bring their own head torches.
South West
Saltram, Plymouth
Saturday 22 October 2016, registration from 16.40, Adventurer run (c.7.2km) starts 18.00, Explorer run (c.2.7km) starts 18.10
Enjoy stunning night time views over Plymouth on this run around Saltram. Perfect for families, runners will be able to warm down with a spot of marshmallow toasting and face painting.
Nestled on the edge of the city, Saltram’s 500 acre parkland comprises a huge range of habitats to explore – from rolling meadows to beaches and saltmarshes.
For more information please call: 01752 333500
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/saltram
Trelissick, Cornwall
Saturday 28 January 2017, registration from 15.15, Adventurer run (c.6.75km) starts 17.15, Explorer run (c.3km) from 17.20
Run on wooded tracks and garden trails and enjoy stunning sunset views over the River Fal as the Night Run atmosphere builds. The Crofter’s Café will be open serving hot and cold treats.
For more information please call: 01872 862090
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick
Plymbridge Woods, Plymouth
Saturday 4 March 2017, registration from 16.40, Adventurer run (c.7.2km) starts 18.00, Explorer run (c.2.6km) starts 18.10
Leave the city behind you, follow the river Plym upstream and head to the woods with this early spring run. Bring the family and enjoy marshmallow toasting and face painting.
Bridging the gap between urban Plymouth and the wilds of Dartmoor, Plymbridge Woods has miles of trails for runners and cyclists to explore. Eagle-eyed visitors can see Peregrine Falcons nesting in a former quarry.
For more information please call: 01752 341377
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/plymbridge-woods
