Wirral Ramblers are getting behind the council’s latest "Active Wirral" campaign to encourage people to take more exercise.

The group have organised a walk with a specially-designed route accessible to all. 

The free event on Monday, October 3, will begin at Spital train station car park at 11am and is expected to take approximately an hour-and-a-half.

Wirral Ramblers is the largest walking group in the region with around 800 members and lead dozens of walking events every year across the North West, Yorkshire, the Peak District and Wales.

Council leisure chief Cllr Ann McLachlan said: "The Ramblers have been really supportive of our plan to help people in Wirral take that first step towards getting active and adopting a healthier lifestyle.

"We hope that some of those who attend this walk will think about joining the Ramblers and making a lasting, positive difference to their health."

Gordon Clarke, chairman of Wirral Ramblers, said: "The walk will be at an easy pace and designed to introduce people to the pleasure of walking and to increased fitness.

"So take those first footsteps to a healthier outlook by taking part in the first Wirral Ramblers and Active Wirral health walk."

Walkers are asked to wear sturdy footwear and dress appropriately for the weather.

Wirral Ramblers currently organise regular walks on Wednesdays and Sundays and host regular social events at the RAFA Club on Alton Road, Oxton.