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Almost 2,500 children from 70 schools are set to attend events being held across the north of England as part of the tenth anniversary of Let’s Learn Moor.
Let’s Learn Moor, the UK’s largest upland classroom, kicks off today, 29 June. The initiative runs across eight locations over the next two weeks in what is set be one of the busiest years in its history.
Many of the young people at these events have never set foot on a moorland or witnessed rural life up close. Over the past decade, almost 14,000 young people have had that experience, leaving them with a greater understanding of the countryside and the people who care for it.
Partnership working
Let’s Learn Moor is a collaborative educational project which is overseen by BASC and made possible by accessing BASC’s Legacy Fund. Events are facilitated by the Regional Moorland Groups and private estates across northern England with the support of more than 50 other partners.
The project brings together gamekeepers, National Park staff, farmers, emergency services, water companies, conservation organisations and many others, all sharing their knowledge, expertise and passion with the next generation.
Through a series of immersive, hands-on experiences, children discover the unique habitats and species that make the uplands so special. They walk across spongy sphagnum mosses that form part of the UK’s largest terrestrial carbon store, encounter insect-eating sundew plants, hear the distinctive calls of curlew and red grouse, spot birds of prey soaring overhead and meet the hardy Swaledale sheep that have shaped these landscapes for centuries.
Why is Let's Learn Moor so important?
The programme continues to provide opportunities for children who may otherwise have little chance to experience these environments firsthand, helping them develop a deeper appreciation of the natural world and the challenges involved in conserving it for future generations.
Since its launch, Let’s Learn Moor has become a flagship countryside education programme, introducing thousands of children to the environmental, cultural and economic importance of the UK’s uplands.
Curtis Mossop, BASC’s head of training, education and outreach, said: “Celebrating the tenth anniversary of Let’s Learn Moor is a significant milestone for everyone involved in the project. What began as a relatively small initiative has grown into the UK’s largest upland education programme, thanks to the commitment of the Regional Moorland Groups, private estates, Countryside Learning and our many partner organisations.
“Over the past decade, Let’s Learn Moor has given almost 14,000 young people the opportunity to visit and learn about moorland environments, many for the very first time. We are particularly proud that so many participants come from urban areas and may not otherwise have the chance to experience these landscapes or meet the people who live and work within them.
“Education plays a vital role in helping young people understand the countryside and their place within it. Whether learning about protecting ground-nesting birds, understanding wildfire risks, or exploring the importance of biodiversity, these experiences help equip children with the knowledge to make informed decisions and become responsible custodians of the natural world in the future.”
How to follow Let's Learn Moor 2026
BASC will be covering Let’s Learn Moor events over the next two weeks, capturing what makes the programme so special. You can catch up on events via the news pages of our website, or by following us on social using the handle @BASCnews.
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