Put your best foot forward on National Walking Day

Take a walk on Sunday 26 September to celebrate National Walking Day and join Stratford District Council's Active Communities Team for a walk in Stratford-upon-Avon.

The two walks being organised are designed specifically with those aged 45 and above in mind.

Walk One for advanced walkers will be about 6 miles and take about two and a half hours, and Walk Two for mid-range walkers will be about 4 miles and will take under 2 hours.

Both walks start at 10am from Stratford Leisure and Visitors Centre, and will take in the local countryside through Clifford Chambers including some small hills, waterfront areas and rural off-road country footpaths. Walkers from both walks will have the opportunity to socialise together and purchase refreshments afterwards.

Also on Sunday 26 September ITV are hosting the main regional event in Birmingham at 11am from Highbury Park for a 2-mile walk though one of Birmingham's most beautiful parks.

Visit www.walk4life.info for further details.

Walk 4 Life is part of the Change 4 Life movement that has been set up to encourage families to eat well, move more and live longer by making small lifestyle changes that add up to big health benefits. Walking is a great way to improve your general well-being and feel fitter, healthier and happier.

For more information about these walks or 'Set The Pace' Health free guided health walks throughout Stratford District please contact the Active Communities Team at Stratford-on-Avon District Council on 01789 260650/648.