BURY Countryside Service has cancelled its "Great Outdoors" event which had been scheduled for later in the month.

The event was due to take place on Saturday, March, 24, meeting at Burrs Country Park at 1pm. However, the planned route of the guided walk to the Kirklees Trail would have taken in public footpaths through farmland which have now been closed until further notice. Countryside Ranger, Kathryn Fairclough, added: "We are sorry about the cancellation but it was necessary in the circumstances. Those requiring further information about other activities or events we organise should contact the ranger team on 0161 761 1438."