Ramblers who enjoy walking in the Peak District and similar areas around the country may be interested to note that a new trail and bridge in the Yorkshire Dales national park will be completed in the coming months.

The construction process of the new path and timber bridge – which will measure 1.5 miles and forms part of the Pennine Bridleway – is underway and is scheduled to be finished by the end of 2010, according to Grough.

Peter Lambert, officer of the Pennine Bridleway project, commented that the development will use "an innovative design" that will involve "short lengths of timber to create a bridge with three arches spanning nearly 50 metres".

It will stretch from the small rural area of Selside to Cam High Road and will be part of a wider project that is being designed for the good of horse riders and mountain bikers as well as walkers.

Meanwhile, the news source reported yesterday that six disadvantaged children will be given the opportunity to learn skills such as rock climbing at the North Wales Mountain Rescue Association this weekend.