THE FAMILY of a young girl who was found dead at a country park say her death has left “a hole that will never be filled”.

Robyn Skilton was pronounced dead on Friday after officers were called to Southwater Country Park following concerns for the welfare of a 14-year-old girl.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and the matter has been passed to the coroner’s officer.

In a statement Robyn’s family said they are “heartbroken at the passing of our darling daughter Robyn.”

They added: "We have lost so much, a creative, artistic and stylish teenager with so much life ahead to explore, a funny, caring and beautiful sister with such an infectious laugh.

"Our little girl, our precious daughter will leave a hole in our lives that will never be filled.

"Robyn is and always will be, deeply missed.

"Our family is devastated by this loss and appreciate our privacy being respected at this time.”

An area of woodland at the park was temporarily closed to the public on Friday while police were in attendance.