BROMSGROVE Ramblers are attempting to get more people up and on their feet as part of a nationwide effort to promote the benefits of walking.

The Ramblers will be taking part in their biggest ever free walking project by staging a number of local events.

Ramblers chairman Clare Stallard claimed: "We all know walking can do wonders for our wellbeing, which is why we want to get people in Bromsgrove on their feet in the biggest walking festival to date.

"Walking is good for our health and minds and we want everyone to be able to experience the many benefits and joys it can bring."

The 'Walk About' event takes place from next Saturday, September 3 until Sunday, September 11 with six walks arranged around Bromsgrove.

They include a five mile walk to Dodford on Sunday, September 4 starting from Sanders Park at 10am.

Then on Monday, September 5, there's the Walk for Health, again starting at Sanders Park cafe at 10am with events ranging from one to two and half miles.

On Thursday, September 8 there is a four to five mile walk to Feckenham starting from Morrisons car park at 10am.

Then on Friday, September 9 there will be a walk of four miles to Hanbury starting out from Sanders Park car park at 10am.

For further details contact Judith and David Rowe on 01527 871571.

There's also the opportunity for people who prefer to walk alone to get involved. Festival routes in the Bromsgrove area are available from Ramblers Routes - which is an online library of Britain's best walks.

Clare Stallard added: "People don't have to wait until September to get started. The Ramblers have also launched a free online tracker that allows people to log their walking activity and to make the most of everything the festival has to offer.

"The tracker is designed to suit both the seasoned walker and someone taking their first steps. There are lots of badges and rewards for walking regularly, completing long distances and reaching particular milestones.

"For example, it could be walking every day in a month or completing the equivalent of the Wales Coast Path.

"Anyone can take part by visiting ramblers.org.uk/walkabout and start logging their trips."