Core CPD Framework:
- Placemaking & Design
- Climate Change and Environmental Planning
- 1 1/2 CPD Hours
Event Description
Join us for an informal walk and talk of between 1 – 2 hours led by the Mendip Hills National Landscape Team. The event will be centred around the Mendip Activity Centre - a major multi-use outdoor adventure, education and training centre and close partner organisation of the National Landscape team. Weather permitting (!), the walk will take in spectacular elevated views of the AONB and its wider setting and also offer a perspective on the protected landscape’s relationship with nearby built-up areas and major developments beyond its boundaries such as Hinkley C.
En route, we will discuss the special qualities of the National Landscape as reflected in the emerging Management Plan review and hear about the team’s work in supporting Farming in Protected Landscapes and the delivery of the Mendip Hills NL Nature Recovery Strategy. It will also be a chance to hear how the team are engaging people from under-represented communities in nearby Weston Super Mare in promoting enjoyment and appreciation of the protected landscape.
We will conclude with a visit to the on-site café at the Activity Centre where refreshments will be available.
Learning outcomes
- Gain an appreciation of the special qualities of the National Landscape beyond merely “scenic beauty”
- Explore the significance of the Management Plan for relevant authorities in discharging the new enhanced duty to ‘’seek to further’ the purposes of conserving and enhancing the area.
- Learn about the National Landscape Team’s work in supporting nature recovery, farming in protected landscapes and community engagement.
Programme
- 3.00pm - Meet by reception at Mendip Activity Centre
- 3.10pm - Begin a 1.5 hour walk
- 4.40pm - Return to the café for further discussion and refreshments (included)
Accessibility
- The walk will involve fairly strenuous hills and areas of woodland, therefore please consider if this would be suitable for you.
- Visit the Mendip website to learn more about accessibility at the venue.
The RTPI is committed to delivering inclusive events; to make sure that everyone can have the best possible experience. To help work towards being able to do this an event organiser will contact all booked participants to discuss any access needs or requirements that they might have. Contact Charlotte Daborn, RTPI South West Regional Manager to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.
Catering
- Please bring a water bottle for the walk. The event will also conclude with refreshments at the on-site café at the Activity Centre.
