FOOTPATHS around the iconic Three Peaks are in line for a big boost thanks to outdoor gear manufacturer Rohan.

The company, which was founded in Skipton, has teamed up with the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority to help raise awareness of the area and to generate donations towards caring for its network of public paths.

As a first step, the company has kitted out the authority’s Three Peaks Ranger, Josh Hull, in its latest gear.

National park communications manager Richard Payne said: “The cost of maintaining the public paths averages out at £28 per metre so extra funds are always needed – and it’s great to have the support of a company and brand like Rohan.

“It is important that we get our message out about the work going on in the Yorkshire Dales to care for wonderful places like the Three Peaks."

Rohan brand development manager Becky Serieys said: “We are delighted to be helping the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority to look after the stunning landscape of the Three Peaks.

“Rohan’s first shop opened at Long Preston in 1983 and the national park is an area that many of our customers love visiting – so the partnership couldn’t be better.”

Details of how to donate can be founded at yorkshiredales.org.uk/threepeaks/make-a-donation