A skate park dream is being revived by a group of enthusiastic teenagers.

After previous attempts to build a facility in Wigton collapsed, a group of year 10 pupils at The Nelson Thomlinson School are trying to make the dream become a reality.

The six boys – Adam Johnstone, Jack Harris, Reece Barton, Sam Evans, Tristan Murphy, and Will Ismay – have been discussing their idea with councillors and other bodies, to see how the plans could come to fruition.

They have also had the support of their parents, who have helped put them in touch with the right people.

Tristan’s dad, Dave Murphy, told The Cumberland News the group decided to revisit the idea of opening a skate park in Wigton because they are fed up of having to travel to other parts of the county to enjoy their hobby.

“At the moment they’re having to go down to Barrow quite a bit, which is obviously some distance to have to travel,” he said.

“There’s also a skate park in Silloth but again, it still requires a bit of travelling. If we were to open one in Wigton, it’d mean both they and others in the town would not have to go as far.”

Mr Murphy continued: “The support that the idea has had so far has been excellent.

“Since the boys posted on Facebook that they wanted to kick start pushing for a skate park, they’ve had around 250 likes. Everyone seems to be on board with it.

“I’ve already spoken with Alan Pitcher, Mayor of Wigton, who is supporting the idea.”

Mr Murphy said he had decided to get involved to ensure the boys remain focused on achieving their goal.

“It’s something that’s going to take a bit of time, so I want to make sure they don’t give up or get bored if things are moving slowly,” he continued.

“We know there are plans to build something similar in Whitehaven which is taking a bit of time, so we can’t really say when work could begin on building one in Wigton if it’s given the go-ahead.”

One of the sites which could be considered for a new skate park is Phoenix Park, which was earmarked last time the idea was under discussion.

Mr Pitcher said: “It’s early days, but we’ve spoken to the group who want to bring a skate park to Wigton and it’s an idea that I’m supporting and want to help with.”

Free For All, a recycling charity based in Wigton, is currently the leaseholder of Phoenix Park.

Dennis Graham, who spearheads the charity along with his wife Kath, said: “[The teenagers] have been in touch with us and we’re more than happy for them to use part of the park to put up a skate park.

“Obviously there are a few things that need to be passed by the council first, but we’re hoping it’ll happen. There were plans by another group of lads about two years ago but nothing ever came of it.

“The park is for everyone to use and there’s two parts where I think they could put it.

“We’re a charity so we’re also more than happy to lend a hand with any fundraising and point them in the right direction.”

He added: “It’d be great if the kids were able to do it themselves though, as I think it would give a greater sense of value and they can look at it knowing that they achieved it themselves.”