More children learn in the ‘ultimate outdoor classroom’

This year’s Let’s Learn Moor welcomed more than 2,600 children from across the north of England to hear about the management and preservation of the uplands. 

The campaign, which ran from 1 to 5 July, aimed to enhance youngsters’ appreciation of how important the uplands are in the UK and educate pupils about the management techniques that ensure the uplands continue to thrive. They were also taught about the gamekeepers and land managers whose dedication is vital for moorlands. 

This year, children from 75 primary schools were also able to experience gundog training and learn from experts such as local beekeepers, farmers, gamekeepers, wildlife trusts and emergency services. 

The events are coordinated by the Regional Moorland Groups, Countryside Learning, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and involve more than 50 partner organisations.

BASC’s head of education and outreach Curtis Mossop said the event, now in its seventh year, was the biggest to date and more than 12,500 children have attended since 2017. Calling it the “ultimate outdoor classroom experience”, Mr Mossop added: “It is a huge team effort, and we could not do it without 53 partner organisations who have contributed this year. Plans have already begun and the wheels are in motion for Let’s Learn Moor in 2025.”